Saturday, April 13, 2013

Sitting Around and Standing Up with Bette Davis and Doris Day

Bette Davis and Doris Day had birthdays this month. Although they seem quite different, both have influenced our lives. We thought it would be fun to see how these women are perceived through their style.

When going out to dine, it's best to have a fashionable coat,
 be it faux fur

or pink taffeta.

As career women hats were de rigueur 

and gloves added the je ne sais quoi.

Nothing says causal like a black shirt  

and rattan.

Wrap dresses are still in fashion

as are pleated palazzos..

When lounging with a cocktail in Autumn keep your
fashion simple, 

in Summer, keep it cool.

Bette works best with a cigarette,

and Doris with Cary Grant.

An evening dress can be soft and subtle...

or not.

Classic and pretty

are perfect for stepping out.

In the end it's still about perception. To some Bette will only be
the powerful diva

and Doris the girl next door.
To us, they are so much more.