In certain ways, one-piece garments seem to make more sense for night than day. If you wear a nightie like the one above to bed, for instance, you don’t necessarily have to think about repeated runs to the ladies’ room. How annoying is it to wear a jumpsuit during the day and have to peel that thing off in a bathroom stall? Too much information, I know. This romper by The Lake and Stars could technically work for day or night, with its pretty satin ribbons and cool black piping. The Brooklyn-based brand has a knack for giving sexy lingerie ideas a contemporary treatment. Pair it with tuxedo trousers and a jacket for your hot Valentine’s Day dinner date. And then rock it alone afterward.
Today’s pick: For a Valentine’s Day romp
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London: The fantastic £2 coat
-by Wayne Tippetts, Street Style Aesthetic 
Name: Olesya Skarvina
Occupation: Fashion student
What she’s wearing: “The coat is a vintage find I got in Shepherds Bush. It cost me £2. The dress was originally a vintage men’s shirt. And the shoes are also a vintage find. They were originally Italian white linen. But when I bought them they had been painted orange. So I then painted them black.”
If she could forever banish one trend it would be: “The type of clothes worn by Katy Perry. Cheesy pinks and that sort of thing.”
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New York: D.I.Y. done right
Name: Karen Blanchard
Occupation: Fashion blogger
What she’s wearing: “A secondhand, ruffled chiffon dress layered over a white lace dress from Topshop. My winter leggings are by American Apparel and the combat boots are by Steve Madden. I added the studs myself. The gray cardigan is Gap and the leather jacket Zara. I got the bag from Ebay and, again, added the studs on myself.”
If she had to wear one item from her closet for the rest of her life: “It would this black fur jacket that I bought at a flea market. It’s a timeless piece that goes with everything from denim to floor length flowy dresses. I love it because it will never date.”
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London: A vision in chocolate
Name: Slava Barber
Occupation: Human Resources administrator
What she’s wearing: “A leather coat by Salvatore Ferragamo, a skirt and tights by Next, and Cucio boots. The bag is CC Rossi.”
Her sartorial must: “I love to wear a color palette with lots of greens and browns. And I love leather and fur when it’s cold. Sorry Green Peace.”
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Stockholm: Plays on black, part två
Name: Tove Crona
What she’s wearing: “My fur jacket and shirt are from Monki* and the jewelry is by Efva Attling. The pants are from Zara and the shoes are Acne.”
Her must-haves: “I love fur, leather and big jewels. And I’m really into black. I think it looks good on blondes. I basically love anything that looks rock ‘n’ roll.”
-photo by Lotta Imberg
*How cute is Monki’s web site? Its dancing model reminds me of my friend Zowie’s equally animated look book for her spring 2010 Boudicca collection (Style.com rightfully gave it props here.) Could video replace catalogue-style photos online? I hope so. It’s nice to see how the clothes move.
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Milan: High and low, with a little vintage mixed in
Name: Alessandra Redaelli
Spotted: Milan
What she’s wearing: “My coat is vintage and the skirt is vintage Prada. I picked up my shoes at a boutique in Paris and the bag is by Jil Sander. My scarf is H&M and the gloves are Max Mara.”
Her sartorial musts: “I love anything by Prada. I also wear lots of vintage. And I can’t leave out pieces by Miu Miu, Marni and Lanvin.”
-by Tamu McPherson, All the Pretty Birds
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Milan: The new nomad
Name: Sage Green
Occupation: Traveler
What she’s wearing: “The t-shirt is my mom’s. The denim gilet is vintage and my jeans are Cheap Monday. I bought the bag in a market in Thailand and the boots are from Bahamonde.”
-by Tamu McPherson, All the Pretty Birds
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