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Photos: Love in the Afternoon

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    1/11

    Morning Becomes Her

    Devoted or desperate oil-baron housewife? Soft, sweet layers of organza and lace belie her intentions. Louis Vuitton cashmere-and-tulle sweater ($1,203), lace-printed silk-organza skirt ($3,046), collar, handbag, and heels; select Louis Vuitton boutiques. On model Bruce Hulse: Banana Republic suit. On boy, Trip Smith: Lord & Taylor suit.

    Fashion Editor: Grace Coddington

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    2/11

    Crossing a Line

    An affair’s appeal lies in the exotic. She meets the Other Man in a retro-luxe striped skirt—retro for the nipped-in waist and longer hemline, luxe for the eel skin. Proenza Schouler striped raffia top ($925), A-line skirt ($2,650), and belt; top and skirt at Barneys New York, NYC. Nina Ricci hat. Dolce & Gabbana bag. Prada bracelets throughout. On Eckhart: Ralph Lauren Purple Label suit. Hollander & Lexer shirt. Stetson hat.

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    3/11

    An Education

    Once deemed safe and lacking in originality, matching prints are now sophisticated. (He meets his own match—all five feet of him.) Nina Ricci iris-print top ($690), silk skirt ($1,435), belt, and bag; top and skirt at neimanmarcus.com. Tabitha Simmons heels.

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    4/11

    Tour de Force

    On a field trip, a floral motif breathes new life into the authoritative, sexy-secretary silhouette of pencil skirt and buttoned-to-the-neck blouse. Dries Van Noten printed top, $570; Jeffrey, Atlanta. Oscar de la Renta daffodil-embroidered cotton skirt ($2,790) and alligator belt; skirt at select Neiman Marcus stores. Tabitha Simmons heels.

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    5/11

    Sky

    He’s exposing the long-sheltered trophy wife to new things, and she’s a most willing pupil. Rochas wool-and-Lurex knit sweater ($3,910) and silk skirt with Bucol embroidery ($1,238); net-a-porter.com.

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    6/11

    Audience Pleaser

    “I’m drawn to the Robert Redford, Paul Newman, Steve McQueen, Clint Eastwood cowboy,” says actor Eckhart, who next stars in The Expatriate and The Drummer. “But Cary Grant was my absolute favorite. He wasn’t so much a cowboy—he was just so smooth.” Jil Sander cotton knit sweater ($1,640) and cotton circle skirt ($2,280); sweater at Nordstrom stores; skirt at neimanmarcus.com. Tabitha Simmons flats.

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    7/11

    Stalled

    The course of true love never does run smooth. . . . Prada chiffon cardigan ($995), top, leather skirt ($4,780), necklace, and heels; select Prada boutiques.

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    8/11

    Soft Touch

    Children aren’t the only ones confused about the messy lives of grown-ups. Céline sleeveless cotton shirt ($1,100), leather pleated skirt, belt, and ankle-strap heels; shirt and skirt at Céline, Bal Harbour FL. Details, see In This Issue.

    Beauty note: Dark hair shines with added dimension. John Frieda’s Precision Foam Colour in Luminous Natural Black is an easy at-home refresher.

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    9/11

    Coming Clean

    She admits that he, too, has much at stake in this illicit liaison. Ralph Lauren Collection ivory leather top ($1,998) and skirt ($2,498); select Ralph Lauren stores.

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    10/11

    Thrill Seeking

    Could this hot rod be the getaway car, or is this relationship just a short-lived joyride? Marc Jacobs gingham organza shirt ($850), embossed skirt ($1,900), socks, and heels; Marc Jacobs, NYC.

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    11/11

    Where There

    Traditional suits take a backseat to spring’s alternative pairings, and she means business, wherever this road leads. L’Wren Scott silk-and-cashmere cardigan, $2,720; Ikram, Chicago. Prada printed blouse, clutch, and heels; select Prada boutiques. Roland Mouret double-face-wool skirt; rolandmouret.com.

    In this story:

    Hair, Julien d’Ys for Julien d’Ys

    Makeup, Stéphane Marais

    Production design, Colin Donahue

    Produced on location by Ricardo D. Martins for North Six