Posts by cathie
Can I wear shorts to the office?
Can I wear shorts to the office? I work in a bank branch in San Diego. Shorts are so wonderful in warm weather but will not work in every office environment. In general businesses on the west West Coast are more casual than East Coast office venues. Industries like finance (banking) and law usually don’t…
Read More
Longer Skirts are Timeless
Longer skirts are summer essentials and can be styled to look casual, formal and/or flirty. Ankle-brushing long skirts have cachet this season. They are useful because they work for multiple dress codes making them a great investment. Another plus is that you won’t trip easily when walking and/or dancing in them. Longer skirts come in…
Read More
What to wear to music festivals?
Lalapalooza Style It’s time to gear up for music festivals. Whether you’re attending Outside Lands, Lalapalooza, Coachella, Bonnaroo, Glastonbury, or any other music festival your outfit is all about expressing your personal style, staying comfortable, and embracing the spirit of the event. Below are some tips on what to wear to music festivals. Music festivals…
Read More
How can I dress like Blair Waldorf?
Blair Waldorf is an ultra feminine style icon. She favors tailored dresses, statement accessories, and primary colors. Blair loves ballet flats and heels, capes and headbands. She never wears pants, jeans or sneakers. To dress like Blair Waldorf see below: Opt for timeless pieces like tailored dresses, skirts, blazers, and blouses. Incorporate feminine accents such…
Read More
Are headbands a new trend?
Are headbands a new trend? Headbands have been a staple accessory in the fashion world for decades. They have been worn by everyone from Hollywood celebrities to royalty and featured on runways around the world. They are versatile, stylish, practical, and affordable and a way to finish off an outfit. There are endless styles available;…
Read More
How can one update their look?
It makes sense to update your look from time to time so we don’t look dated. Begin by getting rid of outdated clothing. A wardrobe should have current fashions that fit properly and flatter you. Casual attire is what is hip and chic women are wearing today. Clothes that are not rigid but move with…
Read More
What is a high low hemline?
A high low hemline refers to a skirt or dress with a hem that is high in the front and low in the back or an uneven hemline. This style looks best when the difference in front and back are not too extreme. A high low hemline or top looks great on all figure types…
Read More
What color shoes & stockings can I wear with a red, “sexy” dress?
What color shoes & stockings can I wear with a red “sexy” dress? The red dress is knee length. A red, “sexy” dress will look good with a number of shoe colors. Since you describe the red dress as a “sexy” dress you can wear silver, gold, shoes with sparkle or red shoes for a…
Read More
Style White Pants & Jeans for Summer
Styling White Pants & Jeans for Summer. White pants or jeans are quintessential summer style. Once you find the perfect style and fit, they are a chic staple that go with just about everything. In other words you can’t have too many pairs of white pants in different styles. White pants are versatile since they can go casual or dressed up depending where you are going and the accessories you pair with them.
Read More
Is May too late in the season to wear black hose?
Is May too late in the season to wear black hose? I’m wearing a black dress with multi-colored jacket & I have to wear hose. Sheer black hose/stockings will look stylish with a black dress in May. Women wear sheer black hose all year-long. Sheer black stockings look more stylish than opaque black hose stockings…
Read More