3 Stylish Winter Suits for Gene Marshall

Fabulous Forties suits, mixed and matched for three distinctive looks, modeled by Hollywood's favorite miniature star.

Miss Marshall pairs the tweed jacket from Robert Tonner's Brenda Starr Collection with the charcoal grey pleated skirt from Integrity's Daily Threads ensemble.  The jacket has been updated with pockets made from the original skirt.  Trim recycled from other outfits accent the neckline.  A favorite, off-the-face hat style dips ever so slightly to complement Miss Marshall's fabulous pompadour bangs.  Coordinating color-blocked, suede gauntlet gloves complete this smart look.  Hat and gloves are from The Couture Touch.
To Have and To Hold Gene Marshall, restyled and enhanced with an Integrity articulated body, is from Ashton Drake.  

The jacket from Integrity's Suited For Fur (sans the fur), belted and enhanced with banding detail on the sleeve, teams perfectly with a basic black skirt.  Completing this sophisticated look is an animal print scarf from Mattel, handbag from Ashton Drake, and fur from Integrity.  Miss Marshall's marvelous tilt topper, gloves, belt, jewels, and skirt are from The Couture Touch.
Blue Fox Gene Marshall is from Ashton Drake.

A re-take on Fresh Take from Robert Tonner's Ann Harper Collection.  The buttons as well as the hook and eye closure were removed from the jacket.  The addition of a new belt improves the fit of this uniquely trimmed suit.  The blouse from Ashton Drake's Turbulence costume and the dramatic hat from Fashion Plot, updated with feather trim from A Lady Knows, gives this ensemble a decidedly femme fatale look.  Additional accessories include a handbag from Robert Tonner's Brenda Starr Collection, gloves from Ashton Drake, and bracelet from Integrity.
Spring in Central Park Gene Marshall, enhanced with an Integrity articulated body, is from Ashton Drake.

Storage Tip:

Consider hanging blouses, skirts, and jackets separately.  I find this makes it easier to mix and match different suit looks.  Create a file on your computer for future reference by photographing the complete outfit and documenting the name, manufacturer, price, etc.  Accessories such as shoes, purses, gloves, and jewelry can easily be stored in see-through containers with compartments.  Look for ones that are adjustable.  Scarves can either be hung or housed in containers.  My hats, furs, and wigs are organized in pull-out drawers.  The Container Store, craft stores such as Michaels or Hobby Lobby, or even fabric stores are all good sources for storage ideas.

Miss Gene Marshall

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