What to wear to your dinner party?

A dinner party hostess can choose to wear anything she would like. She is in the spotlight and sets the tone for the party. Something classic works for most modern party givers.  For a casual party it is fun to wear jeans with a tee, statement shoes or an over the top pair of earrings…

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What is a flattering hair length for women over 40?

So many of my clients have posed the question “What is an appropriate hair length for women over 40?” My answer is that it is relative to the individual’s face shape, body proportions and individual style. Really, the same rules apply at any age, the difference being that what worked at 30 may or may not work at 50 or 60, depending on how much these things have changed.

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Should you wear clothes with logos to the office?

Logos are graphics, emblems, or symbols used to aid and promote public recognition. Wearing clothes with logos to the office can be considered tacky and distracting. A brand logo on clothing attracts attention to that company not you and your ideas. Logos send messages; for example the CC on Chanel clothing says “I have money”,…

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What should I wear with a white prom dress?

What should I wear with a white prom dress? I am wearing a white high slit one shoulder cut out dress with a blue floral design. What accessories should I wear? Your white prom dress sounds on trend and awesome. Silver strappy sandals and a silver clutch bag with dangly rhinestone earrings would look très…

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Can sneakers be worn with office appropriate clothes?

Sneakers would not be appropriate in all office environments even if they are worn with office appropriate clothes. However, sneakers are a new staple in women’s wardrobes today. Sneakers with traditional office clothes look stylish and trendy and they can be worn in informal business environments or by creative types in advertising, technology or in…

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Are sweater sets in style?

Sweater sets are classic, they are always in style! What is fabulous about sweater sets is that they pull an outfit together giving you a finished LOOK. Another plus is that they look great with pants/jeans or skirts making them very versatile. Break your sets up and wear the two pieces separately. This will give…

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What are classy style essentials?

Four very important classy style essentials are: neutral color clothes, in quality fabrics that are well constructed, clothing that fits your body shape, knowing colors that flatter you, and less is more when it comes to accessories and makeup. 1) Neutral colors in quality fabrics that are well constructed. Neutral colors are timeless and very versatile.…

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Less is More?

Less is More? There is a move underfoot to buy less but buy quality over quantity. Many of us have closets stuffed with quantities of clothes we never or seldom wear. However when it is time to clear out the excess in our wardrobes it can be difficult or impossible to purge this extra stuff.

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What style tops to wear with flared pants?

Most style tops that are fitted, semi fitted or relaxed work with flared pants. Tops with statement sleeves are optional. T-shirts, sweat shirts, turtlenecks, shirt style blouses, and sweaters look fabulous with flared pants and make stylish outfitls. Tall women look awesome in flared pants but shorter females should choose a monochromatic color scheme (one…

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