NEW YORK — Rachel Roy is working it with a smart, sophisticated spring collection that still infused a bit of sexiness for the woman who wants it all.
Roy had some evening looks, too, at her show Sunday during New York Fashion Week, but other than a shimmery black-and-navy, long-sleeve T-shirt and a black satin petal short, it was the daytime outfits that really stood out.
Can't go wrong with a tailored pantsuit and jacket with feminine flange on the front and slim, flattering trousers, right?
For the more fashion-forward, there were hammered satin suits and a gray matte crepe jumpsuit.
Roy said in her notes she was inspired by "40s' screen legends, 70s' chic and a return to the 90s' power suit."
"She has grown as a designer," said stylist Mary Alice Stephenson. "There were more real clothes a woman can live in and feel sophisticated and real in. There was a femininity because of the draping, but there also was a masculine edge."
There also were a few prints — a brown-and-blue "Cray-pas" print, sort of unrestrained artist look, worked for a blouse-and-skirt set. So did a gray version of a brushstroke print. That same print, though, looked a little bit like spilled wine in a muted pink color.
A black jersey draped-back jacket with a jersey dress that had a metal-filled neckline was the kind of outfit that can go anywhere, any time.