Wrap it around your waist, slip on comfortable quality nylons (now marketed as “tights” because “nylons” became synonymous with uncomfortable) for polish, quality shoes and purse — and a well-tailored coat — good enough for our grandmothers, good enough for us!

Dress: J. McLaughlin

Nylons/tifhts: Wolford

Shoes: Chanel

Coat: Hugo Boss

Handbag: Hermès