Dita Moi: Dita Von Teese Defines Her Style
Readers, pictured is Ms. Dita Von Teese, world-renowned burlesque queen and style idol. Don’t take my word for it; ask Marc Jacobs, Christian Louboutin or the many other designers who look to Ms. Von Teese for inspiration. I just adore her look for the following reasons: first, in LaLa Land, home of the blond Stepford star, she is her own woman; second she knows who she is and makes an art out of showing it; finally, she allows her style to evolve and change.
When I first started reading about Dita, her style was strictly vintage from the top of her Toy Hat to the antique corsets she wore under everything. While I so admire her total commitment to her own take on style, I more admire that as her world, and no doubt her resources have grown, so has her look. As you can see, everything about this outfit owes something to a retro look, but I would bet nothing she has on is actually vintage except her jewelry and possibly the glasses. She is now a picture of high-end elegance and old Hollywood glamour.
The moral of the story? Commit to your style, but let it grow and change with you. Love a sophisticated, polished look, but suddenly find yourself at the playground with your kids more days than not? Loose the flip flops and floppy khakis (I beg of you) and substitute cigarette pants and ballet flats with a tee and big glasses. Live for parties, sequins and shine, but work in an old-school office environment? Wear a Tom Binns necklace with your suit (the fist lady does!). Own it, work it, love it!
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