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Photos: The Other Man

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    Three to Tango

    These terribly adult and seemingly sensible looks can’t quite conceal a stealthy seductiveness, a hidden urge toward the subversive. Rochas captures the mood with a classic and substantial camel-hair coat ($3,890) and wool-knit polo ($665)—both of which are flouted by a peachy-go-lightly girlish skirt ($1,950); skirt at Maryam Nassir Zadeh, NYC. On Dancy (left): Polo Ralph Lauren suit. Turnbull & Asser sweater. On Shannon: Calvin Klein Collection suit throughout. Dior Homme turtleneck.

    Fashion Editor: Grace Coddington

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    Behind Closed Doors

    Elson and Dancy, as the adulterous wife and cuckolded husband. “The backdrop of the scene—the whole Pinter play—is loaded,” says Dancy, a veteran of the English theater, who now plays an FBI profiler on the TV series Hannibal. Carolina Herrera yellow jacquard ball dress with navy flowers; Saks Fifth Avenue, NYC. On Dancy: Brooks Brothers suit. Salvatore Ferragamo shirt.

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    Secrets & Lies

    Shannon—a regular on Boardwalk Empire who recently starred as a mob hitman in The Iceman—knows the story of Betrayal well. “I’d had the good fortune of having seen it performed some time ago,” he says. “It’s magnificent.” Elson wears a salt-and-pepper tweed wool Dolce & Gabbana skirt ($1,195) and jacket ($3,325) that falls open to expose a black silk bra ($275); select Dolce & Gabbana boutiques. Marc Jacobs heels. On Shannon: Turnbull & Asser shirt. Calvin Klein Collection pants.

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    Extended Family

    The scene-stealing simplicity of a slim turtleneck over an elegant mid-calf skirt still isn’t enough to distract from Elson’s body language, which betrays her tense and secret intimacy with Shannon. Bottega Veneta mustard-colored cashmere sweater ($950; Bottega Veneta boutiques) and Jil Sander charcoal cotton skirt ($790; Blake, Chicago).

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    Scarlet Woman

    When a private letter becomes public knowledge, the tangled web that’s been carefully woven begins to come undone. Nina Ricci felted-wool jacket ($2,490) and skirt ($1,325); jacket at shopbop.com.

    BEAUTY NOTE
    The simplicity of a ruby-red lip never goes out of style—Elson wears Dolce & Gabbana Classic Cream Lipstick in Ultra.

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    The End of the Affair

    After years of deception from all parties, Elson presents a front of buttoned-up self-control in her coat and ladylike accessories. Shannon’s previously stoic facade, though, seems to be on the verge of crumbling. Dior double-faced tweed A-line coat; Dior boutiques. Ralph Lauren Collection frame bag. Marc Jacobs ankle-tie pumps.

    In this story:
    Hair: Didier Malige
    Menswear Editor: Michael Philouze
    Production design: Mary Howard