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Here’s your all excess pass to the season’s ’70s-savvy and glamorously glittery gestalt. More colors, more patterns, more embellishment, more sheen. How do you like it?

Julie Soefer
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Valentino embroidered felt coat $22,000 at the Valentino boutique. Betty Carre Citrine colored Cocktail ring $88 at A BientotValentino embroidered felt coat $22,000 at the Valentino boutique. Betty Carre Citrine colored Cocktail ring $88 at A Bientot


Knit turtleneck sweater, $990; wool skirt with zippers, $2,250; and woven leather heels with mink detail, $1,590, all at the Salvatore Ferragamo boutique. Topaz and diamond chandelier earrings, $4,480, at Tenenbaum Classic Jewelers.Knit turtleneck sweater, $990; wool skirt with zippers, $2,250; and woven leather heels with mink detail, $1,590, all at the Salvatore Ferragamo boutique. Topaz and diamond chandelier earrings, $4,480, at Tenenbaum Classic Jewelers.

Embellished mini dress, $4,385, by Balmain at The Webster; select pieces at Tootsies. David Webb yellow gold and diamond earrings, Henry Dunay yellow gold ring, and Cartier yellow gold oversized curblink bracelet, all price upon request, at Tenenbaum Classic Jewelers.Embellished mini dress, $4,385, by Balmain at The Webster; select pieces at Tootsies. David Webb yellow gold and diamond earrings, Henry Dunay yellow gold ring, and Cartier yellow gold oversized curblink bracelet, all price upon request, at Tenenbaum Classic Jewelers.

Allison top, $2,065, at the Stella McCartney boutique; select pieces at Neiman Marcus. Italian wood, yellow gold and multicolor diamond bracelet, price upon request; and Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co Bean rings, $295 each, all at Tenenbaum Classic Jewelers.Allison top, $2,065, at the Stella McCartney boutique; select pieces at Neiman Marcus. Italian wood, yellow gold and multicolor diamond bracelet, price upon request; and Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co Bean rings, $295 each, all at Tenenbaum Classic Jewelers.

Silk and lace dress, $2,350, by Giambattista Valli at Saks Fifth Avenue. Earrings, $3,690, at Tenenbaum Classic Jewelers. Betty Carré cocktail ring, $118, at À Bientôt. FeatureSilk and lace dress, $2,350, by Giambattista Valli at Saks Fifth Avenue. Earrings, $3,690, at Tenenbaum Classic Jewelers. Betty Carré cocktail ring, $118, at À Bientôt.

Metallic scattered flower dress, $2,595; and fringe coat, $3,695, at the Burberry boutique; select pieces at Saks Fifth Avenue. Magnum python heel sandals with 12-gauge gold button accents, $1,265, by Joyce Echols at joyceechols.com. Tiger ring set with diamonds and black onyx, $7,398; wrap design ring with diamonds, $7,100; gold and enamel ring set with a princess cut citrine, $4,800; and sterling silver earrings set with blue sapphires, $1,950, all at DeVille Fine Jewelry. Resin cheetah clutch, $428, by Serpui Marie at À Bientôt. FeatureMetallic scattered flower dress, $2,595; and fringe coat, $3,695, at the Burberry boutique; select pieces at Saks Fifth Avenue. Magnum python heel sandals with 12-gauge gold button accents, $1,265, by Joyce Echols at joyceechols.com. Tiger ring set with diamonds and black onyx, $7,398; wrap design ring with diamonds, $7,100; gold and enamel ring set with a princess cut citrine, $4,800; and sterling silver earrings set with blue sapphires, $1,950, all at DeVille Fine Jewelry. Resin cheetah clutch, $428, by Serpui Marie at À Bientôt.

Sea life printed crepe de chine long sleeve scarf chemisier dress, $3,200; merino cape with ruched detail, $3,700; elastic belt with brass wolf head buckle, $395; cotton socks, $115; and high heel pump with black fur detail, $1,290, all at the Gucci boutique; select pieces at Saks Fifth Avenue and The Webster. Citrine colored cocktail ring, $88, by Betty Carré at À Bientôt. Gold bracelet, $33,750; and Goshwara gold citrine necklace, $6,500, both at Zadok Jewelers. FeatureSea life printed crepe de chine long sleeve scarf chemisier dress, $3,200; merino cape with ruched detail, $3,700; elastic belt with brass wolf head buckle, $395; cotton socks, $115; and high heel pump with black fur detail, $1,290, all at the Gucci boutique; select pieces at Saks Fifth Avenue and The Webster. Citrine colored cocktail ring, $88, by Betty Carré at À Bientôt. Gold bracelet, $33,750; and Goshwara gold citrine necklace, $6,500, both at Zadok Jewelers.

Sequined collar sweater, $920, by Sonia Rykiel at The Webster. Pleated skirt, $2,200, by Gucci at the Gucci boutique, The Webster and Saks Fifth Avenue. Sandal with pearl and gold metal pyramid ankle cuff and toe detailing, $1,195, at the Christian Louboutin boutique (opening late September), Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue and Joseph. Roberto Coin earrings, $1,480; gold cuff bracelet, $33,750; Carelle Lotus One Leaf Pave Diamond ring, $3,995; and Carelle Lotus North-South ring, $3,450, all at Zadok Jewelers. Clutch, $1,195, by Edie Parker at The Webster.Sequined collar sweater, $920, by Sonia Rykiel at The Webster. Pleated skirt, $2,200, by Gucci at the Gucci boutique, The Webster and Saks Fifth Avenue. Sandal with pearl and gold metal pyramid ankle cuff and toe detailing, $1,195, at the Christian Louboutin boutique (opening late September), Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue and Joseph. Roberto Coin earrings, $1,480; gold cuff bracelet, $33,750; Carelle Lotus One Leaf Pave Diamond ring, $3,995; and Carelle Lotus North-South ring, $3,450, all at Zadok Jewelers. Clutch, $1,195, by Edie Parker at The Webster.

Wool silk jacket, $2,900; silk trouser, $1,925; knit vest, $950; and shoes and scarves, price upon request, all at the Roberto Cavalli boutique; select pieces at Tootsies and Saks Fifth Avenue. Lotus One Leaf Pave Diamond ring, $3,995; and Lotus North-South ring, $3,450, both by Carelle at Zadok Jewelers.Wool silk jacket, $2,900; silk trouser, $1,925; knit vest, $950; and shoes and scarves, price upon request, all at the Roberto Cavalli boutique; select pieces at Tootsies and Saks Fifth Avenue. Lotus One Leaf Pave Diamond ring, $3,995; and Lotus North-South ring, $3,450, both by Carelle at Zadok Jewelers.

Produced by Kate Stukenberg

Model Charlotte Stevens for Page Parkes

Hair & makeup by Tonya Riner for Page Parkes

Styling assistance by Molly Jodeit & Alyson Bowers

Special thanks to Janet Gust for the use of her home

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