General Fashion
Are culottes still in style & how do you style them?
Culottes are an international fashion trend and are considered timeless, “statement” style. Culottes are wide-legged separates, half skirt and half pants. They have the movement of a skirt with the ease and practicality of pants. No longer considered frumpy, they are crafted in beautiful fabrics such as silks, calfskin/ leather, denim, prints, and bright colors.…
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What style of women’s dress pants & jeans are in vogue?
Dress pants and jeans in every style are “in vogue”. Bootcut, flare, wide leg, skinny and straight leg styles are all in style today as long as they are flattering on you. Designers are promoting high waist, straight leg pants this year but most women are continuing to wear slim pants. Wide legged pants look…
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What is entitlement dressing?
Entitlement means the fact of having a right to something or deserving of privileges or special treatment. When it comes to fashion, entitlement dressing is when women wear something that does not fit the traditional dress code for the occasion. In other words wearing an unbecoming outfit for an event, unusual ensemble or dressing informally…
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Will mini skirts & cargo pants replace skinny jeans?
Mini skirts and cargo pants are taking off and offer more ways to update your look this season. There seems to be a shift from skinny jeans and more structured basic styles, at least on the streets of Paris, to more liberated style. Mini skirts are being worn with heavy duty boots and penny loafers…
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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 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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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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