Tame constricting lace-up bodices and domineering footwear with demure hemlines and glints of refined jewels.

Studded velvet dress, price on request, calf-hair and leather lace-up boots, $2,635, both, Alexander McQueen, at Alexander McQueen Boutique, NYC. Leather crinoline cage bustle belt, A.F. Vandevorst, $675, visit patronofthenew.com. Sterling silver and black diamond cuff, Chrome Hearts, price on request, visit chromehearts.com. Leather clutch with silver frame, Roger Vivier, $1,100, at Roger Vivier, NYC

Seen At: Ann Demeulemeester

Seen At: Trussardi

White gold and diamond watch set in satin cuff, Piaget, price on request, call 877-8PIAGET

Leather waistcoat, Ann Demeulemeester, $2,938, collection at Saks Fifth Avenue, NYC

White gold and diamond necklace with emerald drop, Piaget, price on request, call 877-8PIAGET

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