When She Was Good/Bad

WHY WE LOVE IT

This may resemble the ladylike look of a few seasons ago, but now it comes with some sex appeal. What a clever come-on. Alternately, the bad side is a long way from tattooed biker chick, yet still definitely edgy. Of course, black dominates, but lace, sequins, and cutouts now add mischief.

HOW TO WEAR IT
A high ruffled neck, demure half-sleeves, and a pale palette keep the good attitude fresh. Leave the '60s chignon and white stockings on the runway, and wear your hair down. Modest mary janes and T-strap shoes fit the look, but only if you embrace your inner Lolita. Eager to channel your rebellious side? Reveal a little flesh, but not in the usual way-go for a sliver on a bodice and a slice at the waist, or skirt it in sheer. And don?t you dare go out with a scrubbed-clean face or breezy hair! Master sultry eyes and a slicked-back coif-or just stay home.

Photos: (left to right) Bottega Veneta, Nina Ricci, Christian Dior, Balmain

GOOD

Calvin Klein Coat

Angora Wool Coat, Calvin Klein, $460; calvinklein.com.

GOOD

CH Carolina Herrera Dress

Silk dress, CH Carolina Herrera, $800; 212-744-2076.

GOOD

Dior Earrings

Enamel and velvet earrings, Dior, $890; dior.com.

GOOD

Lauren by Ralph Lauren Blouse

Jersey blouse, Lauren by Ralph Lauren, $80; at select Bloomingdale's stores, bloomingdales.com for locations.

BAD

Cut 25 Jacket

Leather and wool jacket, Cut 25, $795; cut25.com.

BAD

All Saints Pants

Leather pants, All Saints, $699; us.allsaints.com.

BAD

Sam Edelman Wedges

Leather and suede velour wedges, Sam Edelman, $200; shopnastygal.com.

BAD

Express Tank

Sequined cotton-spandex tank, Express, $35; express.com.