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American Women Often Fall Into The Trap Of, "oh, These Are My Weekend Clothes. These Are My Work Clothes. This Is What I Wear At Night." It's So Old-fashioned. The French Are Not Afraid Of Their Luxury. Americans Can Be So Puritanical And Think, "that's My Special-occasion Bag." Whereas, For A French Woman, It's Her Everyday Bag.

No Human Being Should Wear Tight Satin.

People Shouldn't Notice What You're Wearing Before They Notice You. You Want People To Register You First. 'oh, What A Nice Jacket' Should Be An Afterthought If You're Doing It Right.

The Craziest Thing About Fashion People In General, Not Just Designers, Is That It's Always, "oh My God, You Lost Weight! I Love Your Hair!" Or "oh, You're So Tan!" Or, "you're So Skinny! I Love Your Shoes!" These Are Fashion Icebreakers. Everyone's Always Looking At Each Other.

Seventy Per Cent Of The Clothes You Own Should Be Meat And Potatoes. Thirty Per Cent Should Be Icing And Fluff - That's Colour, Pattern, Shine, Accessories. Too Many Women Get The Proportions The Other Way Round, Then Can't Figure Out Why They Can't Get Dressed.