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This swingy piece has a retro '60s, Mia Farrow cool, and the boxy cut can actually be quite flattering—as long as you get the details right.

Our senior beauty editor, Cristina Mueller, approached this swingy, '50s-style blouse with a fair amount of skepticism. But following a couple of easy shopping rules prevents this from being the case.Fit How-to advice from Lucky's editors and experts. (updated May 2006)

Pieces that looked like classic loungewear were a runway trend we particularly liked; done right, it actually has a great, romantic quality, so we went for the originals.Styling How-to advice from Lucky's editors and experts. (updated April 2006)

This voluminous shape can cause a struggle in the dressing room: Where, exactly, is that band supposed to sit?

Tying on one of these old-school, dinner-jacket-style sashes works remarkably well for both day and night.Styling How-to advice from Lucky's editors and experts. (updated September 2005)