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Frugal Fashion: Anne Hathaway’s classic look at a ‘Love and Other Drugs’ screening

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It seems like actress Anne Hathaway is everywhere this year. She was recently seen on the cover of Vogue magazine, has been making public appearances galore to promote her new movie ‘Love & Other Drugs,’ and was just announced as co-host of the 83rd Academy Awards with actor James Franco. She’s no stranger to the Oscars, with a nomination for playing the troubled Kym in ‘Rachel Getting Married’ and has been in more than 15 films -- and she’s only 28. Phew, just thinking about her career is making me a little fatigued, but for a busy girl, Hathaway always looks put together.

At a recent screening of ‘Love & Other Drugs’ in NYC, Hathaway wore a tuxedo-inspired satin white shirt tucked into a long black Salvatore Ferragamo pleated skirt. I can’t say if she was trying to emulate the essence of Carolina Herrera -- think Herrera backstage at a show in a crisp white shirt tucked into a long skirt -- but the simplicity of Hathaway’s look perfectly channeled Herrera’s signature class and distinction.

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She radiates natural beauty with her silky, wavy hair, ivory skin and big brown eyes. At the premiere she kept her jewelry at a minimum, making her red lips her best accessory. Copying Hathaway’s red lips are a big part of this look, but wearing uber red lipstick can be tricky so be sure to check out this week’s ‘Your Stylist’ column with Melissa Magsaysay on how to do it right.

For a shirt similar to Hathaway’s you’ll need a classic white or ivory blouse. Try this non-iron fitted sateen shirt from Banana Republic for $59.50 on the left. For an even more frugal aternative, get this Style&Co Rhinestone tuxedo shirt from Macy’s for $24.98 on the right. Not only can you tuck these shirts into a long skirt for an evening look with heels, you can pair them with a pencil skirt or slacks for work and with denim on the weekends.

Long skirts made quite a comeback for fall. No longer just for the elderly school teacher clasping a ruler, these modern versions sit just above or on the waist and fall well below the knee in materials that range from leather to chiffon to jersey cotton. Hathaway chose a bulky pleated skirt, but for more versatility these skirts will allow you to pull off a variety of looks. From left, the Investments long ‘Travel Smart’ long gored skirt from Dillards for $21.60, American Apparel’s Chiffon double-layered full length skirt for $58, long skirt from H&M for $19.95 and the Pleated Maxi from Topshop for around $65.

These white shirts and long skirts are super versatile and will work with a number of items you’ll already have in your closet.

Happy shopping.

Have an outfit you’re dying to buy, but need a frugal alternative? E-mail us a picture. We’re up for the challenge.

-- Jenn Harris

jenn.harris@latimes.com

Photo top: Actress Anne Hathaway arrives at a screening of her film ‘Love & Other Drugs’ on Nov. 24 in New York. Credit: AP Photo / Starpix, Marion Curtis.

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