Posts by cathie
What color shoes & jacket can I wear with a green & navy blue striped dress?
What color shoes & jacket can I wear with a green & navy blue striped dress? I am wearing it to a wedding in two weeks. I want to look my best and more important feel my best. A green and navy blue dress would look fabulous with navy or black patent leather shoes. Pumps,…
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What is sexy that will impress my date?
What is sexy that will impress my date? I am plus size and I do not wear heels because I am tall. I don’t like tight clothes. I want something that is sexy and stands out slightly. Sexy does not have to be tight or revealing. Plus size women look best in dark color (black,…
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What to Pack for a Cruise?
Most of the major cruise lines have suggestions on their websites regarding what to wear on the cruise ship you are sailing. Check their website before you decide what to pack. The weather where you will be spending your cruise is the first consideration before you begin packing.
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5 Smart Packing Tips for Travelers
Smart packing is a given today. Taking two bags one with clothing and a smaller carry-on, allowed on most flights, insures you don’t have to wait for bags when you arrive at your destination. Also when a flight gets cancelled after you have checked baggage you have everything with you. Traveling is so much more enjoyable when you don’t have a lot of clothes and other stuff to keep track of and pack and unpack.
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What can I pack for a trip to Paris in November?
A trip to Paris, traveling again after the Covid-19 vaccine. Before you decide on what to pack for your trip always check the weather forecast for the time period you will be there. Next, write down the activities you plan on doing while there. With this information, you can plan some outfits for your trip.…
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Can you wear any dress shirt with a tie or just a certain type?
“A dress shirt, button shirt, button-front, button-front shirt, or button-up shirt is a garment with a collar and a full-length opening at the front, which is fastened using buttons or shirt studs.” Wickipedia I am not that knowledgeable about tie styles and formal shirts. I found this video on youtube that might be helpful:Men’s Formal…
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Is a blue floral dress too summery for an October wedding?
Is a blue floral dress too summery for an October wedding? The dress has long sleeves and medium weight fabric. A blue floral dress is perfectly appropriate and not too summery for a fall wedding. Floral prints were not worn in the fall/winter years ago. However, like other fashion rules that have been challenged in…
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What are Paperbag-Waist Pants?
Paperbag waist pants are high-waisted and when gathered at the waist have some fabric coming out at the top, above the cinched area. Somewhat like a tied paper bag. This style was big on the resort runways and offers a new feminine look for pant lovers. However this is style is tricky to wear if you are thick in the middle. This style was big on the resort runways and offers a new feminine look for pant lovers.
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Can I transform a prom dress?
Can I transform a prom dress? It’s a sleeveless/boob tube dress, mint green with gold details on the waist made with tulle and satin from the waist downwards (floor length). Your mint green boob tube prom dress sounds pretty perfect as it is for another formal evening event. Proms are formals so it should work.…
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What color shoes go with a pewter color dress?
What color shoes go with a pewter color dress? I’m a Mother of the Bride. A pewter color dress will be perfect for your Mother of the Bride dress. Pewter color shoes would be awesome with your dress. Draw attention upward with statement earrinds, a great hairstyle and flattering makeup. Hats are another way to…
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