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10 Secrets of Timeless Style

By Cynthia Nellis, About.com

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Break the Rules

White Jacket

Gayla Bentley
It's all about style, not size, age or economic status, said Gayla Bentley. She points to pieces like basic black which, with a switch of shoes and accessories -- say, Chanel sneakers for daytime or slingbacks and pearls for evening -- can fit into any crowd.

But Gayla's emphasis on personal style goes way beyond just the basics. In developing her own brand of timeless chic she's broken a few so-called fashion rules along the way, such as wearing white jackets and cashmere year-round or pairing a denim jacket with a silk skirt.

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