Style on a budget: Recreating a Marc Jacobs look

Marc Jacobs is one of my favorite designers, not necessarily for his designs, which aren’t that brilliant, but for the impeccable styling of his shows and for the straightforward American spirit he sends forth.

Marc is a great stylist and I always find out new ways to wear basic wardrobe pieces or new color combinations. His Fall 2007 collection has a retro vibe, straight lines reminding of twenties Art Deco fashion and of the late eighties high society. Or so it seems to me.

Marc Jacobs Fall 2007Marc Jacobs Fall 2007

I especially like this outfit because of that spicy red leather pleated skirt. I looked for a similar one but all I could come with was a straight red leather skirt I found on eBay.

Marc Jacobs ReplicaMarc Jacobs Replica

Tanya collection red leather skirt size 8, new with tags, current bid $9.95, seller westernwear2007, eBay Latico Leathers Faye North South Ring Satchel, $187.00, from eBags Joelle Solid Cardigan $32.50, Delia’s

 

Girls' Texture Tights, $9.50, Lands’ End

Women's Naturalizer Retrolook, $74.95, black leather, Online Shoes

Textured Leather Gloves, $25.00, OneStopPlus

Classic Cloche by Callanan, $68.00, Hats in the Belfry

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