Whitney Houston

Think in terms of a dramatic, sequined or silk evening piece or a sharp, shoulder-padded suit for going out, and high-waisted jeans with a leather jacket or a retro white tracksuit for off-duty days.

Their world

Into

casual staplesstage opulence

Shops for

bodysuit (stage)bomber jacketbutton-down shirtevening dressevening gownfur coatjeans (high-waisted)leather jacketoversized suitslip dress / wrap dress (film wardrobe)

How they dress

Palette

blackbrowngoldpurplered accents on sneakersskin-toneunspecifiedunspecified (denim)

Materials

cottondenimfurknit (tracksuit)leatherleather/fabric (sneakers)

Silhouettes

monogrammed (turtleneck)

Details

all-white knit tracksuitbateau collarblack monogrammed turtleneckblack moto jacketblack skinny pantsbrown leather jacket (example)crisp button-downdeep cowl back

Wears

Dolce & GabbanaMarc BouwerOscar de la Renta

Photo © PH2 Mark Kettenhofen · Public domain · source

Where this read came from
  1. Purple dress designed by Oscar de la Renta and worn by Whitney Houston | National Museum of African American History and Culture
  2. Whitney Houston's dress for the 1994 Grammy Awards · V&A
  3. #WhatWhitneyWore: Marc Bouwer Catsuit From 'I'm Your Baby Tonight' World Tour * Whitney Houston Official Site
  4. Whitney's Wardrobe During Her My Love Is Your Love World Tour * Whitney Houston Official Site
  5. The Star Spangled Banner (Whitney Houston recording)
  6. Timothy Snell Shares Details of Whitney Houston’s Ascent to Fashion Icon | California Apparel News
  7. Whitney Houston Fashion Retrospective: Consummate Elegance, Always a Lady | Glamour

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