Diane Von Furstenberg, pre-fall 2011

Diane Von Furstenberg dubbed her pre-fall 2012 collection: “Macadam Diva” (macadam translates to asphalt in French) in homage to the edgy, street-wise urbanite look that was her inspiration. Many of the looks were sophisticated and structured; their edginess attributed to accessories like elbow-length black gloves, knee high black socks, studded bags, and sleek boots. You can make the ’60s chic separates work for you the same way that DVF made them dark and daring: with accessories. By adding fresh, flirty touches you can rock DVF’s pre-fall looks without looking like you’re heading for your first job interview.

Use Your Head

You can take any ’60s glam structured look and add a youthful pop with big bright hair accessories. Hair bows, the bigger the better, can be added to updos or used to  held back artfully swept locks. Rocking a short cut? Slip on a headband, like the one below, from the Gap.

Photo: Courtesy of The Gap. Layered Boy Headband, The Gap, $12.

All you Knee-d: Sophisticated silhouettes like the ones in the DVF pre-fall collection seem like they were snatched off the set of Mad Men but you can rock them on a night out with your friends by adding layers of fun tights and knee socks. Bright colors and cute patterns are a must.

Photo: Courtesy of Modcloth.com. Knee Socks, Modcloth, $16.

In a Cinch: Belting a professional look at the waist can bring it from business to casual. Try layering a few thin belts in bright metallic colors, eye-catching glitter palettes or decorated with cute accents like flowers or bows.

Photo: Courtesy of Forever21.com. Assorted Belts from Forever 21, $4-6.