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Melanie Griffith doesn’t dress like a mom. It’s unlikely she’ll ever be photographed at Eddie Bauer and I doubt she gets Chadwick’s catalogs in her junk mail. She’s able to incorporate new trends with classic basics without embarrassing her kids, and that’s a special skill. See? Cool moms do exist.
Here, Griffith proves she doesn’t have to display leg, tummy or cleavage
to show the world she’s got a 40-going-on-20 body.
1. Griffith’s cigarette jeans have stretch in the denim, giving them a form-fitting look without sacrificing knee and hip movement. Jeans with one or two percent spandex woven into the cotton hug curves without creating new ones. (Think muffin tops.) Griffith’s have just enough length at the ankle to gather and drape slightly over her heel, giving the illusion of a longer leg. No stitching or fading here; Griffith chose a trendy skinny cut in a simple style to create a demure denim silhouette.
2. The black blazer is a wardrobe staple and what makes or breaks jackets like these is their fit: the body should end at the hip, the cuff should hit just above the wrist and the shoulder’s seam should never venture below where the shoulder actually is. As you can see, Griffith’s fits just right. The subtle pocket detailing follows the upward sweep of the jacket and the four-button closure creates a shallow v-neck ideal for events that require modest appearances.
3. Choose a sleeveless cotton shell to wear under blazers like these to avoid bulk in the body and sleeves. Plus, the fabric is breathable and comfortable when the weather turns warm or the situation gets stressful.
4. Black pumps like these are ageless; pointy high-heels stopped being a staple solely for teachers and CEOs ages ago. Griffith completed her black-all-over ensemble with these classically styled shoes and looks fierce wearing them.
5. Take note of Griffith’s minimalist accessories. She decided to ignore the Hollywood style most recently favored by the Olsen twins and chose a small pair of cats-eye sunglasses and a single strand necklace. Just one.