The Dinner Party.

Some outfits can't wait to get out of the house: to hip-hop, to salsa, to funk, to flirt. It's exhausting.

In Rome they stay home to do it. Much easier. You control the collisions. Put him and her together (she's a former Hollywood Madam, he's with the IRS). Better conversations, better invitations. You're "penciled in" at a dozen, already.

The hostess (you) barely lifts a finger. These days, even spectacular restaurants bring dinners for 2 or 12. Just look relaxed and pour the Moët.

Here's how.

Wool Blend Skirt (No. 2520). 12 gauge knit skirt. Mid-calf length. A gracefully moving straight silhouette known to make a person look slim and rich. (The drawback being that once you put it on you can never take it off.) Fully lined to prevent those pesky ride-ups. Imported.

Color: Black.

Women's sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL.

Wool Blend Full-leg Pants (No. 2511). Very drapey. Flow into the room. Fully lined, pull on pants.

You will wear every top you own with these. Imported.

Color: Black

Women's sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL.

Sophisticated Wool Blend Blouse (No. 2509). 12 gauge knit with silk trim around the v-neck that can be tied or worn lazy loose. Superb cut. Hip-length. You will live in it. Order more than one color and maximize the possibilities. Imported.

Colors: Cranberry, Royal Blue, Black.

Women's sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL.