Fashion Statement

NAME: Retta Singer

SPOTTED AT: Robb Report's Best of the Best Naples and the Gulfshore and Gulfshore Life's Men & Women of the Year at the Ritz-Carlton, Naples.

OCCUPATION: Retired resident of Naples. Moved here from Nashville, Tenn.

Who are you here with? My husband, Elliott Singer. He's a retired CEO of a public telecommunications company.

What are you wearing? A beaded, strapless white gown with ostrich feathers by Ysa Makino. It's from Zola Keller. I told them I was looking for something special. My husband bought me the diamond-and-pearl earrings and ring at Villa D'Este, a beautiful hotel on Lake Como in Italy. They were featured in Town & Country. My rhinestone-embellished heels are Vera Wang.

What inspired your look? The party is "Best of the Best" so I wanted to look the best I could.

What is your favorite fashion item? Shoes! I love Rene Caovilla shoes from Venice, Italy. I just had a shipment sent to me from Bergdorf Goodman because some shoes are only made for that store.

What is your least favorite fashion look? Conservative.

Favorite designers? Roberto Cavalli and Donna Karan.

What won't you leave the house without wearing? Diamond studs.

What's your favorite fashion magazine? The weekly Celebrity Living because every star is featured wearing the latest fashions from casual to formal.

Where do you shop? Everywhere from expensive to inexpensive. It's fun to mix and match.

What is your favorite accessory? My husband.

-By Holly Pergola, Photograph by Stefan Andreev