Helmut Newton figured prominently again as an inspiration especially in the pantsuit worn with a bra top.

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The most avant-garde among them will branch out wearing Isabel Marant or the newest New York subversive, recently anointed Balenciaga designer Alexander Wang, for an evening, before deciding that they feel way too edgy and returning to their trademark LBD or LB pantsuit for the next event.

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There was also a pantsuit inspired by the outfit of a bullfighter worn under a multi-colored striped serape.

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Although Clinton herself enjoyed strong ties to some gentry liberals, she campaigned, particularly toward the end of the marathon, as Harry Truman in a bright pantsuit.

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At Chocheng, where Lebenthal has shopped for clothes for several evening events, her favorites included satin evening gowns and a black-and-white pepper tweed pantsuit, which she singled out as perfect for the office.

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