All About Emmy

Until last year, no one would have describedEmmy Rossumas shameless.

An archetypal beauty, yes.

It’s no delicate role: She swears, she seduces, she scores.

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(Her sex scenes are racy, even for the fearless cable web link.)

“I had so much fun in these clothesthey’re feminine with an edge.”

As for takingfashion risks, Rossum’s all for it.

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“It’s liberating to mix it up, pairing stripes with florals or wearing two brights together.

It makes your style unique.

And it’s not like cutting your hair; you could always take the sweater off!”

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With these fun styles, though, who would want to?

Cardigan, J.Crew, $158.

Dress, Prada, $2,250.

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Hat, August Accessories, $32.

Necklace, Kate Spade New York, $158.

Trade dainty pearls for a hefty bauble necklace, which lends whimsy to a pretty outfit.

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Sweater, $295, and dress, $350, Rebecca Taylor.

Necklace, Kenneth Jay Lane, $75.

Invest in a shift dress emboldened by a vivid design, which signals you’re on trend.

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(This dress looks like two piecesit does the matching for you.

When on your own, wear a darker shade on bottom; it’s kind to your curves.)

That’s got our vote!

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Dress, Milly, $375.

Earrings, Sandy Hyun, $70.

Just what you need for statement-making moments, such as toasting a new job.

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Coat, $590, and skirt, $325, Sonia by Sonia Rykiel.

Shirt, Carven, $470.

Couple them up and you’re a visionary!

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Top, $985, and skirt, $1,125, Stella McCartney.

Necklace, Iosselliani, $755.

Cuffs (from left), $1,745 and $935, AurElie Bidermann.

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Dainty touches such as jewellike buttons and puffy sleeves rescue a shirt from guyvilleit’s all yours!

Shorts, J.Crew, $98.

Top, Kate Spade New York, $295.

Necklace, $118, and enamel bangles, $28 and $38, Sequin.

Geometric bangles, Kenneth Jay Lane, $100.

The contempo makeover: interesting fabric and modern colorscheck out the psychedelic teal peeking out from the folds.

With all these elements, your dress is glam enough for nights out, comfy enough for weekend fun.

Dress, $4,008, and cardigan, $2,245, Louis Vuitton.

Glasses, Dior, $295.

Earrings, SonyaRenee Jewelry, $60.

Watch, Swatch, $60.

Bracelet, Anton Heunis, $290.

Done in lacethis season’s favorite material the classic cut is totally now.

Better: Match it with bright or dark solids, which best show off the design.

Top, $425, and pants, $295, Tory Burch.

Glasses, Norma Kamali, $250.

Bracelet, LK Jewelry, $200.

Bag, Marc Jacobs, $1,495.

But how to do it skillfully without looking like a bouquet?

Mix small and large printsa double dose of bitty or big is overkill.

Gingham avoids looking old-fashioned orWizard of Ozcorny when strewn with delicate petals.

Shirt, Antik Batik, $262.

Skirt, Marc Jacobs, $550

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