Posts by cathie
The Sophisticated Peplum
The Peplum Trend Continues this Fall. Peplum skirts and tops are an easy way to add sophisticated flare to your wardrobe. These figure flattering couture inspired shapes first graced the fashion scene in the forties when Christian Dior added bounces to the waistline of jackets as a part of the New Look.
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Are espadrilles too casual for a wedding?
Are espadrilles too casual for a wedding? It is a late afternoon, traditional wedding. In general, espadrilles are considered to be a more casual type of footwear, typically made of canvas or fabric with a woven rope sole. However women dress more casually and want to be comfortable today. Platform espadrilles are very chic, trendy…
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What prom dress styles 2023 are hot?
Prom dress styles 2023 that are hot are romantic dress styles and silhouettes in sleek designs. Prom dress styles that incorporate sustainable and eco-friendly materials are also very popular. Pastels and rich jewel tones like emerald green, sapphire blue, and ruby red, as well as bright colors like hot pink, sunshine yellow, and electric blue,…
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What to wear at the Coachella Music Festival?
Coachella Music Festival begins today and officially kicks off the festival season. Coachella will be taking place over the course of two weekends at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California. The first Coachella 2023 weekend will include April 14 through 16, while the second Coachella 2023 weekend will take place over April 21 through…
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What can I wear to my prom that is elegant but minimalistic?
What can I wear to my prom that is elegant but minimalistic? I don’t want to wear a dress. You can wear to your prom separates or a jumpsuit and go low-key or glitzy. A prom is very special and you want to look fabulous. A solid color jumpsuit or separates (top and bottom) in…
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Can you wear wrist length gloves with a cocktail dress?
Can you wear wrist length gloves with a cocktail dress? The dress is knee length and the party is at 5:30. Wearing wrist length gloves with a knee-length cocktail dress is not a common fashion choice today. However you can wear wrist gloves with a knee-length cocktail dress, since fashion rules are subjective. Gloves are…
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What shoe styles should every woman own?
If you are on a budget or just starting to build a wardrobe the following five shoe styles will work with all of your clothes: 1) a pair of ballerina flats, 2) loafers, 3) pumps, 4) sneakers and 5)ankle shoes/boots. All of these five styles should be investment purchases.
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Make A Statement With Stripes 2023
Update your look with stripes! Fashions with stripes are going in all directions and on everything from shoes, handbags, tops, bottoms and dresses, etc. The great thing about stripes is everyone can update their look wearing stripes. Accessories like shoes, scarves, handbags, etc. or clothing that has stripes on trim or accents can give your look an instant fashion update.
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When should men wear ties?
The expectation for men to wear ties has become more flexible, and the dress code for some events may not require a tie. It’s up to the individual to determine whether a tie is appropriate or necessary for a particular occasion, depending on the events dress code*. Below are events that men might want to…
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What color shoes & jewelry can I wear with a bronze-tone dress?
What color shoes & jewelry can I wear with a bronze-tone dress? I recently bought a dress with bronze tones. I have NO idea what color shoes and jewelry to wear with it? I don’t want to wear matching shoes. A bronze-tone dress would look stylish with black, soft gold or bone (nude) color shoes. …
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