Posts by cathie
Are cargo pants back?
Cargo pants were originally called combat pants because they were designed for the battlefield. Their big pockets were designed to carry maps, compasses, ammunition, etc. Cargo pants are casual loose-fitting pants with big pockets on the hip, and legs. Military-style, uniqueness, oversized shapes, and multiple pockets are having their moment this year. Cargo pants are…
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Can 45-year-olds wear mini skirts?
Mini skirts are youthful-looking and can be worn if you are over 45. A mini-skirt worn with dark opaque tights or leggings can work if you are 45 or older and have a good figure. In general, most women over 40 have unattractive knees. To look your best you don’t want to show off any…
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What type of earrings do you wear with a chunky necklace?
A chunky necklace is usually large, chunky and/or an elaborate statement piece. It calls attention to your face area and draws attention upward away from your body making a statement. No earrings or small, simple style earrings are appropriate and in good taste when wearing a chunky necklace or statement necklace in Western cultures. Button…
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What jewelry can I wear with a black dress & black shoes?
What jewelry can I wear with a black dress & black shoes? The dress is simple & short. Your black dress sounds very elegant and chic. A piece of statement jewelry (earrings or necklace) would look great with a simple black dress. One statement item in an outfit is usually enough. You can carry a…
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The Cape Trend
The cape trend is modern, chic and stylish. By definition a cape is a sleeveless outer garment that fastens at the neck and may have a hood. Capes are festive, and magical. They come in a variety of lengths and fabrics. Capes are more versatile than coats and are perfect transitional pieces going into new seasons. They work well when worn over a jacket or layers. They look stylish with slim silhouettes that offset the cape’s volume. Slim pants or jeans with tights and boots look very stylish with capes.
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What color top can I wear with maroon pants?
Maroon pants are a perfect color for now. Anything in maroon is très chic this season! Maroon/burgundy is a dark red, brownish color that represents sacrifice and bravery. Maroon is versatile going with numerous colors. Colors that will work with maroon or burgundy color pants are light or dark blues, pinks, yellows, light greens, pumpkin…
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Do white t-shirts rock jeans?
Do white t-shirts rock jeans? Is it in style to wear a white t-shirt with jeans? White t-shirts continue to rock jeans. Jeans and white t-shirts are classic wardrobe staples. They are both great basics to invest in. Wear a white t-shirt with one of the new jean styles like paperbag or cago to get…
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Cathie Wood
Cathie Wood, Founder and CEO of Ark Investment Management Cathie Wood was born in 1955 and graduated from Notre Dame Academy in LA and then graduated summa cum laude from University of Southern California with a B.S. degree in finance and economics. She has 2 daughters and a son. She is divorced from Robert Wood,…
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How to wear a duffle coat?
A duffle coat is a warm, heavy wool, knee-length coat with a hood and toggle/frog fasteners (long buttons that fasten with loops). These coats are preppy, classic and unisex, popular with guys & gals. “The name derives from Duffle a town in the province of Antwerp in Belgim where the fabric originated.” Fit is crucial.…
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Blazer trends for fall 2021!
Blazer trends for fall 2021 are wearable basics. Big, boxy, oversized are the must have jackets for fall. There are a number of styles to choose from: double or single breasted, collarless or jackets with cinched waists. Blazers are great transition pieces and are relaxed, and comfortable for work. Popular are blazers in leather, faux…
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