With the new attitude toward entertaining–getting in touch with the basics (which many of us missed in our efforts to get somewhere), not sweating it too much but doing it your way smartly and with panache–it seems that what you wear must follow suit. As fashion designer Maria Rodriguez points out in our feature on entertaining tips (Page 16), nothing beats a black skirt. Make it long. Then you’re not restricted when you bend over or decide to sit on the floor; our pleated number featured here makes it interesting. Depending on the degree of formality for your party, you can dress it up as we have here, stay somewhere in the middle with the classic white shirt or keep it sweet and simple with a sweater.
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RESOURCES
Cover: Guy Wolff pots,$6 to $16 each, at Smith & Hawken. Linen napkins, $8.50 each, and stainless bistro flatware, $38 for a five-piece place setting, at Banana Republic.
