General Fashion
What should I pack for a Labor Day weekend in Lake Tahoe?
Megha Ganne What should I pack for a Labor Day weekend in Lake Tahoe? We will be staying at a Resort, playing golf & attending a concert. A Labor Day weekend in Lake Tahoe sounds like a perfect mini-vacation. Always check the weather before you go anywhere and take into consideration what activities (golf, tennis,…
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Should I wear a velvet or silk blouse with velvet pants & a velvet jacket?
A silk blouse can add personal style to an outfit. With velvet pants and a velvet jacket, a silk blouse would be very chic. The mixing of fabrics and/or textures helps make an outfit more interesting. Wearing a velvet blouse with velvet pants and a velvet jacket would look matchy, matchy, and not very exciting.…
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What is a dolman sleeve?
A dolman sleeve is wide at the point where the arm attaches to the garment and narrow at the wrist. Sometimes these sleeves are referred to as batwing sleeves. A dolman sleeve drapes well and looks great on most women. You can find dolman sleeves on sweaters, dresses, jackets, and coats. When wearing a top…
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What color shoes can I wear with a deep purple cap sleeve dress?
What color shoes can I wear with a deep purple cap sleeve dress? The dress has some beading and sequins with a handkerchief hem. It’s for my son’s wedding. A cap sleeve dress in deep purple sounds so special for your son’s wedding. The color purple would look awesome with silver, gold, neutral beige/ nude…
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How can I style a bright coral, crocheted, tunic-length dress?
How can I style a bright coral, crocheted, tunic/fingertip length dress? The dress is a fingertip/tunic has with long sleeves and a deep scoop neck. I am 65, 5’6″ 130 lb. slim, thin-average long legs. I do not wish to wear this by itself. Could I pair it with ankle or 7/8 black leggings for…
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What is understated elegance?
Understated elegance means ultra plain & simple, stark minimalism, pared-down looks, basics that suit you, and quality not quantity. In other words it means taking care in choosing what you wear. It has nothing to do with how much money you have but it has to do with having good taste. Neutral colors of brown,…
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What are statement t-shirts?
Statement t-shirts are t-shirts with slogans or graphics printed on them. A way to get a message across such as what you are passionate about or broadcast an affiliation. This youthful fashion is a conversation starter and an effortlessly cool look. You can pair this style of t-shirt with your jeans, shorts or skirts. A…
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Will black shoes go with a burgundy color dress?
Will black shoes go with a burgundy color dress? My mom’s mother of the bride dress is long & dark burgundy & she wants to wear black shoes. Black shoes will look awesome with a dark burgundy dress. Black shoes go with everything. Sheer black stockings will look chic with black shoes and a dark…
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What shoes should I wear with a red dress?
A red dress with silver sequins would look good with silver metallic, black suede or black patent leather shoes. Try a simple style dressy shoe style like a pump, slingback, sandal or peep-toe style shoe with your red dress. A sequin dress makes a statement and one statement is enough in every outfit. Choose simple…
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What color(s) & shoe style(s) go with an orange & white scuba dress?
What color(s) & shoe style(s) go with an orange & white scuba dress? The dress is for a formal graduation later this summer. Your floral orange & white print scuba dress is awesome! When in doubt about shoe color a neutral color is the safest way to go. Nude color, black patent leather or white…
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