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Old-school fashion rules are generally to our benefit. In a world of muffin tops and visible panty lines, they give us some Emily Post–like structure on how to flatter our bodies and look put together in the currently “anything goes” state of sartorial modernism. That being said there are some rules that just aren’t relevant anymore, limiting your wardrobe instead of making the most of it. Here, we learn from Hollywood’s finest that rules really are made to be broken.

Turn don’ts into dos! »

Jean Paul Gaultier isn’t crazy about career retrospectives. “I think they can be like a funeral sometimes,” winces the original bad boy of fashion, who turns 60 next year. We are sitting on the stage of Gaultier’s Rue Saint-Martin headquarters, where his punk-themed Spring 2011 couture collection has just been unveiled. Models strutted down the runway in his sailor-striped organza and leather lace bombers to a voice-over of Catherine Deneuve describing each exquisite outfit, rather than music. Almost everyone—including boy bride Andrej Pejic—was coiffed in some riff on a mohawk, and Gaultier himself came bounding out to take his bow in a spiked wig.

A ladylike layer with a little added oomph appeal, perfect for a night on the town. ($35, hm.com)

Designers were loving this fragile fabric for fall–but they didn’t always treat it delicately. See our favourite lace looks on the Fall 2010 runway» Sign up for our FASHION Loves newsletter and get our weekly runway picks, videos, street style snaps and more delivered to your inbox.

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Toughening up a dainty dress with a biker or military jacket is nothing new, but after seasons of studs, heavy zips and leathers, it’s nice to see some levity in the mix.

See the full look after the jump.

Who: Jewellery designer Susie Love and Anita of iwantigot.geekigirl.com

Spotted: Outside the tents at LG Fashion Week, Toronto

What: Susie Love is wearing some of her own lacy creations (check the close-up after the jump) and Anita lemon-yellow frock is from Toronto’s Print Vintage.