Posts by cathie
Do navy sneakers work with a green top & beige pants?
Navy sneakers will look good with clothes that are beige and green. A great casual outfit is a dark green shirt/T and beige chinos. It would look fabulous with navy sneakers. Pull your outfit together with a jacket or topper in navy, beige or green. Wearing a number of colors together (not matching colors) is…
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Should I wear black nylons or black tights with a black dress?
Should I wear black nylons or black tights with a black dress? I plan to wear black peep toe shoes to a holiday party. Black nylons or black tights would both look very chic with a black dress and peep toe style shoes for a holiday party. If your dress is simple in style other…
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Can I wear gold accessories with a black dress?
Can I wear gold heels & accessories with a black dress? I’m attending a black tie wedding and wearing a black A line dress with a gold zipper down the back. A black dress with a gold zipper makes gold accessories perfect. All gold accessories would be too matchy/matchy. Style your black dress with gold…
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Can you wear white boots in November?
White boots in November can give an edgy style to a classic outfit. White has become a year around color whether you want to believe it or not. White boots come in many styles: ankle boots, knee highs, over the knee, Western style. Combat, and Chelsea styles are hot tickets with lugsoles. White goes with…
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What color hose & shoes go with a blue dress?
What color hose & shoes go with a blue dress? The dress is lighter than navy blue, with a chiffon overlay. A blue dress is so flattering. The color blue looks fabulous on all skin tones and is the most popular color. Your dress with the chiffon overlay sounds feminine and flowy. Silver or pewter…
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Are plaids, pinstripes & check pants still in style?
Plaids, pinstripes and checks are all classics and are timeless fashion. They look fabulous in pants and are always “in style”. Today women are setting the fashion trends and pants of every style are in vogue. One word of caution is to avoid any style that is not flattering on your figure type. Just because…
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Turtlenecks, Modern & Sexy
Turtlenecks or rollnecks or whatever you call them are key fall wardrobe pieces and one of the most stylish staples a woman can wear. The turtleneck is cozy on chilly days and the perfect piece for layering. They are versatile and can be dressed up or down. You can wear a bold statement necklace, scarf or brooch to add style with turtleneck tops.
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What color of heels should I wear with a plum colored dress?
What color of heels should I wear with a plum colored dress? It is for a wedding. Plum or wine color is very beautiful, feminine and royal. A plum colored dress should be perfect for a wedding guest to wear this time of year. A number of shoe colors that will look stylish with a…
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Are prints & stripes appropriate for a cocktail party?
Prints and stripes together or alone are a great modern look this season. Cocktail dresses are usually around knee or midi length and come in a variety of styles, fabrics and colors. Prints and stripes can be worn to a cocktail party depending on the venue, if the outfit is in an appropriate style, flatters…
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Choosing Earrings that Flatter You!
A lot can be learned through trial and error when it comes to choosing earrings. The true test is checking the mirror to see how they look on you with the outfit you are wearing.
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