Fall's hottest trends: Smart tweed suiting and unabashedly romantic gowns.
On Paul: Herringbone mohair crombie ($995), tweed pullover ($395), and wool trousers ($395), Michael Kors. Saks Fifth Avenue, Tysons Galleria, McLean; 703-761-0700. On Erica: Drape pleat dress, Donna Karan ($2,495). Neiman Marcus, Mazza Gallerie, 202-966-9700. Horsebit cocktail ring, Gucci ($11,550). Tysons Galleria, McLean, 703-596-6804.
Halter gown, Gucci ($4,990). Tysons Galleria, McLean, 703-596-6804. Ipanema drop earrings, Roberto Coin ($3,200). Neiman Marcus, Mazza Gallerie, 202-966- 9700. Rose- and white-gold ring, Roberto Coin ($45,000). Liljenquist & Beckstead, Tysons Galleria, McLean, 703-749-1200. Patent leather pumps, Jimmy Choo ($525). The Collection at Chevy Chase, 240-223-1102.
On Paul: Cashmere cardigan, Brunello Cucinelli ($1,690). Neiman Marcus, Mazza Gallerie, 202-966- 9700. Button-front shirt, Ben Sherman ($110). On Erica: Herringbone riding jacket ($598), tweed vest ($298), and button-front shirt ($125), Ralph Lauren Blue Label. 1245 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 202-965-0905. Pocket square, Brunello Cucinelli ($160). Neiman Marcus, Mazza Gallerie, 202-966- 9700. Twist ring in 18k rose and white gold, Roberto Coin ($2,900). Liljenquist & Beckstead, Tysons Galleria, McLean, 703-883-9077.
On Erica: Wool coat ($3,050), paisley printed blouse ($900), and wool trousers ($790), Salvatore Ferragamo. Tysons Galleria, McLean, 703-748-7620. Mini Ipanema drop earrings, Roberto Coin ($980). Liljenquist & Beckstead, Tysons Galleria, 703-749-1200. Cocktail ring, Roberto Coin ($8,700). Neiman Marcus, Mazza Gallerie, 202-966- 9700. Glow leather boots, Jimmy Choo ($1,050). The Collection at Chevy Chase, 240-223-1102. On Paul: Three-piece wool suit ($995), dress shirt ($145), and silk tie ($125), Joseph Abboud Collection. Nordstrom, Tysons Corner Center, 703-761-1121. Wool pocket square, Brunello Cucinelli ($160). Neiman Marcus, Mazza Gallerie, 202-966-9700. Leather dress shoes, Ermenegildo Zegna ($725). Tysons Galleria, McLean, 571-730-1900.
Cashmere chunky knit scarf ($950) and cartoon floral dress ($2,200), Marc Jacobs. Horsebit cocktail earrings, Gucci ($8,990). Tysons Galleria, McLean, 703-596-6804.
On Erica: Wool and angora tweed jacket ($3,700) and lambskin skirt ($6,100), Dior. The Collection at Chevy Chase, 301-986-8715. Diamond and alligator watch, Hermès ($16,100). Neiman Marcus, Mazza Gallerie, 202-966-9700. Suede ballet pumps, Dior ($1,100), See above. On Paul: Three-piece wool suit ($995), dress shirt ($145), and silk tie ($125), Joseph Abboud Collection. Nordstrom, Tysons Corner Center, 703-761-1121. Wool pocket square, Brunello Cucinelli ($160). Neiman Marcus, Mazza Gallerie, 202-966-9700. Leather dress shoes, Ermenegildo Zegna ($725). Tysons Galleria, McLean, 571-730-1900.
Three-piece wool suit ($995), dress shirt ($145), and silk tie ($125), Joseph Abboud Collection. Nordstrom, Tysons Corner Center, 703-761-1121. Wool pocket square, Brunello Cucinelli ($160). Neiman Marcus, Mazza Gallerie, 202-966-9700.
Cadi cut-out gown, Etro ($6,000). Saks Fifth Avenue, Tysons Galleria, McLean, 703-761-0700. Huggie hoop earrings ($15,598) and rhodolite garnet and diamond ring ($6,945), Adeler Jewelers. 772 Walker Road, Great Falls, VA, 703-759-4076.
Wool coat with gold jewel embroidery (price on request), silk lace dress ($2,295), satin headband ($749), and gold-plated baroque earrings ($392), Dolce & Gabbana. Saks Fifth Avenue, Tysons Galleria, McLean, 703-761-0700.
Photography by Tim Geaney; Styling by Viviana Rodriguez at Ford Artists NY; Photography assistance by Joseph Alvarado and Keith Ketwaroo; Styling assistance by Amber Stolec; Hair and makeup by Nevio Ragazzini @Ford Artists NY using MAC; Female model: Erica Rosen/Major; Male model: Paul Kelly/Q; Shot on location at The Mount, 413-551-5111, edithwharton.org; Accommodations provided by Blantyre, 413-637-3556; Special thanks to Rebecka McDougall and Simon Dewar