To the fab K.D.:

Now, I’m a glam girl with a pretty together style — I like my tops tight and my skirts swingy –, I’ve got a shoe collection that any fashionista would be proud of, and I’ve got a fabulous bunch of top-notch accesories thanks to my rich, generous, and beautiful man-candy (whose mother has excellent taste), but I’ve been wondering what kind of lingerie you’d recommend to go underneath all this glitz and glam. My man-candy has to have his reward, after all. I’m thinking retro sexy, of a size to fit a 32C. What do you say?

Much love from Dot

I say your toyfriend’s a lucky dude, and I’ll assume he deserves you, which means he’s earned checking you in this drawstring Coco de Mer bra. Let it peekaboo beneath a white wifebeater, wear it alone for p.m. play, either way the peach silk is delish melting into your skin–

Which he can enjoy more of with a tug of the drawstring.

XXXO,
K

» Drawstring Coco de Mer bra $130 via Coco de Mer USA.com

Hey, Kristopher, it’s Frapp again. I’ve been thinking lately that my everyday style has been looking a little bland, and I was wondering how to spice it up a bit. Just any tips on hairstyles, make-up or clothes would help (though keeping in mind my school has a uniform!)
Love as always x

And I love you always, lovely.

So here’s our blueprint for boss: though we’re not all Karl Lagerfield, we don’t need an iconic look to be recognized throughout decades of posing with whatever (sh)It girl’ll keep us in the press–

Something trademark about your style, some regular feature can keep your everyday fresh. I’ve a uniform of smoky eyes, too-tall heels, and a “K” necklace, but you don’t need so full a costume. Think Vogue queen Anna Wintour’s bob, think Nicole Richie’s glammy glasses, think–

Maybe a signature as simple as always rocking a charm bracelet, like Roberto Cavalli’s bracelet.

» Chunky charm Roberto Cavalli bracelet $158 via Net-a-Porter

Hey Kristopher,
I’m kind of stuck in between a rock and a hard place, I have some cuffed pinstriped shorts that look like this, except they’re black, not white. Well, the problem is I have no idea what to wear with them, I thought about a plain white V-neck T, but that’s just too BORING! for me.

THANKS!
Alex

Black booty shorts are the new black leggings–

Only I like them.

So rock your boss short shorts with a baby doll, baby doll, that’s just an inch too short to wear alone.

Slip on Anthropologie’s white lace tunic ($268) and leopard T-strap Fendi sandals ($392). Accessorize with a iced green tea soy latte on one hand, and a Dorothy Perkins crayon green clutch bag ($9) in the other.

French kisses,
K

Kristopher,
I’m in complete adoration of your presentation and prose, just so you know. But on to the real dilemma(s): the two top trends, metallic and patent.

Having just invested in black patent mary janes (don’t fret, not Monsieur YSL, but an investment nonetheless), I told myself I’d be a classic lady for the rest of the season. However, I’m now coveting this little silver number, which would seem perfect for my 21st in, oh, 11 months time. Will metallic have been banished in a year? And are the patent nude platforms I’m eying to match an equally ill-advised impulse? You can’t blame a girl for trying to get organised…

Thanking you graciously in advance,
Sarah xxx.

Forgive me for getting my Oprah on–while I’m a fashion nazi in my uniform of flapper frocks, smoked-out eyes, and too-tall heels, I say rock whatever you love that loves your hot little bod back.

Metallics swing in and out of that five-minute window of “in”–but buy gorgeous, buy true to your style, and you’ll always vibe boss in it. The Marc-y Marc by Marc Jacobs dress you picked is way cheeky chic, only, as usual, dude goes Taliban and covers up a woman’s S-E-X. But if you love it, buy it, and–

Consider having a tailor scrap the sleeves and 2-3 inches of skirt. Or check these alternatives: this gold sequined Nicole Miller dress ($199) would make a great tank over tailored gray slacks post-party, and this modern mod shimmery Poleci dress ($480) is a fresh classic.

You’re on the money with nude heels for a metallic dress. And while nude heels also go in and out of Vogue, they’re really quite classic.

And stretch your legs long.

I’m eying DAVIS by Ruthie Davis’s T-straps. 4½” tall, 50% off.

» DAVIS by Ruthie Davis shoes $250 via Shop Bop.

I’m attending a mini-fashion show in June. I’ve already bought a grey halter dress, but I need ideas on shoes and maybe a clutch. What other accessories can I include to give me that classy look and keep to the dress code: vintage without looking overboard?

Xoxo,
Raquel

Even though you didn’t sign off XXX, I’ll help you doll up, doll.

To keep your vintage vibing fresh retro instead of stale costume, your base is buying timeless pieces–little black dresses, ’50s pencil skirts, ’60s A-lines–and accessorizing with modern shapes.

So skip on rocking your frock with platform peeptoes, and keep clean with wood-grain suede Sergio Rossi shoes ($560).

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I’m going to Ascot in a few weeks and I’ve bought a plain prom dress in a dusky green along with a plain cream pashmina and a white feathery hairpiece.

But now for the accessories: I need shoes, a handbag and jewelry.

Any ideas?

Thanks, XX,
Frapp

Always, lovely.

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Hi, Kristopher,

Can you give some ideas on how to wear black fishnet stocking… tastefully? (If it’s not already too faux-pas and out of fashion season). Thanks!

XO,
J

Only if you tag two more x’s to your signature, J J.

Alright, pretty lady. Your K’ll answer anyway.

Forget fashion faux pas — life’s too short not to rock whatever you love, that loves your hot little bod back. And, regardless, fishnet tights vibe timeless and iconic S-E-X, like a pair of patent leather Mary Janes.

If you want to style your fishnet tights more boss lady than bossy dominatrix, more Saks Fifth than Sunset Blvd., rock classic black fishnet tights ($9.49, MyTights.com) with a Breakfast at Tiff’s-ish LBD and basic black stiletto pumps. For a bright spring double-oh-seven, you could also pick a pair of fishnets in nude for your little white dress, or if you want to play it more safe, style right in a thicker-knit solid, like these crochet fishnet tights from Urban Outfitters (two for $20).

Either way, slick your hair back in a sleek ponytail, powder your face fresh, and –

Voila, doll. You’re vibing so mignon.

Dear Kristopher,
I have my prom coming up, and I’m desperately trying to find that one perfect dress: not unflattering, not at all typical, and gorgeous, and hopefully, something that fits in with my budget and stands out in a crowd. I’m short, with doll-like features and dark hair. I have an ulterior motive: my ex is going to be at that prom and I’d prefer not to appear too drab or too run-down. I admit, I would rather look nonchalantly fabulous, and make sure that when we casually bump into each other I’m not going to be the one regretting my choice. Any suggestions?
– Camille

Your K actually traded her La La Land prom for Puccini — the idea of dressing to the nines was tempting, until I realized I could dress to the tens and hit the opera instead. And while I still have the vintage LBD I rocked, I’m wishing I’d girled about town in this 24K, 1977 Halston dress.

Pure, iconic S-E-X, though I’m afraid you and I both have better things to do with a few Gs. So invest instead in this brick red, one-shouldered Halston, for few Mr. Benjamins — in a timeless cut, the frock will rock right for your big high school night, and grow up with you past prom.

Unlike that silly boy that let you go.

» Gold vintage Halston dress (shown) $3,325 via Posh Vintage
» Red one-shouldered vintage Halston dress $325 via Vintageous.

Kristopher:

Hi, Friday emergency call.

I’m a maid of honor in my best friend’s wedding overseas. The wedding is taking place in a colonial cathedral by the beach. Nice, right? Not. The dress code had only a horrific word next to it which my subconscience ignored conveniently: WHITE. The wedding is in 15 days and I have to pull off a wedding outfit ensemble that looks chic enough to have my ex (he’s gonna be the best man) drool over my virginal whiteness… May I mention I’m in New York! There’s barely any store with anything white that looks remotely decent. I need help, an intervention from the gods, a latte, anything! INSIGHT!!!

In luv with your blog always,
Em

And I’m in love with you, Ems.But before we get married, let’s get you your intervention from the gods, insight, and a soy latte rolled into one petite, chic, and smoky-eyed package –
Let your K help you style your wedding with your ex.

Too tall heels that spell S-E-X come before your requisite little white dress, always, and especially given your situation, doll. Check these Giuseppe Zanotti shoes ($595, eLUXURY), a 4.25″gladiator of a wedge, which’ll rock right with this white frock.

Now go get your beach party on, love.

I love your sense of style. I have these boots and they are fierce, but I have no idea what to wear with them that would be equally chic. I was thinking sweater dress, but it seems blah. I’m hoping you can help me. And believe it or not… They look even more FABULOUS in person. The expresso color is rich and they look so hot. Sometimes I wear them around the house in bra and panties… But, alas I can’t go outside like that.
Indigo

Which is a shame, I know.

So since you can’t vibe S-E-X in all caps, style more your boss lady boots more cheeky chic, a la a crayon-yellow, dungaree dress from See by Chloe ($410).

The See by Chloe dress’s lemon yellow will rock right against your boots’ espresso, the See by Chloe frock’s blooming mini will play against your boots’ second-skin cut, and the See by Chloe’s mini mini –

May give you reason to consider keeping on that oh so pretty underwear of yours.

XXXO,
K