General Fashion
What are “cocoon” coats?
Cocoon coats are warm, roomy style coats with rounded, sloped shoulders, voluminous arcing sleeves (some not full length), and a structured body. These coats were popularized by Balenciaga. Cocoon coats offer comfort with a bit of drama. They lend themselves to layering when you start with a streamlined piece such as a bodysuit. Cocoon coats…
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Is Royal Style Fashionable?
Royal style is fashionable and a way the royals communicate messages to the public. Before Princess Di royal style was about what HRH, Queen Elizabeth, was wearing. She always wore and continues to wear conservative clothing consisting of a hat, handbag, and low-heeled shoes. Her clothing is colorful to be attention-getting so she can be noticed and communicate her causes. Usually, her hat matches her outfit.
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What is an Aran sweater?
An Aran sweater is, what is known by many as, a fisherman’s sweater. Aran sweaters are named for the islands off the coast of Galway, Ireland. They were made by fisherman’s wives in oatmeal color wool to keep the fishermen warm. They are unisex, bulky, warm, comfortable, and functional classic sweaters. Today a number of…
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What jewelry to wear with an asymmetrical neckline?
An asymmetrical neckline is a one-sided neckline or one-shoulder top that is flattering on everyone. Asymmetrical necklines are appropriate for a wide range of occasions. They can be provocative or modest, slightly revealing but still conservative, giving any top a fashionable vibe. This type of neckline on a dress or blouse, that does not show…
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Can sweaters be washed in a washing machine?
Can sweaters be washed in a washing machine? The pullover sweaters I have are acrylic/wool and not expensive. I found hand washing a sweater does not always work. As long as these are not expensive sweaters you should be able to wash your acrylic/wool sweaters in cold water using the gentle or delicate cycle of…
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How old is too old to go sleeveless?
Sleeveless fashions are very popular today in all seasons of the year for all ages, but should we bare arms? If you have beautiful arms you can wear sleeveless fashions. Accentuate the positive! If you have flabby arms and/or wrinkled skin on your arms that doesn’t look good, avoid sleeveless fashions. In general, as you…
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How can I style faux leather wide-leg pants?
How can I style faux leather wide-leg pants? I purchased a pair of black, high-rise, wide-leg faux leather pants for my wardrobe. Wide leg pants are very much in fashion. Your black faux leather, pants sound awesome! How you style wide-legged pants depends on where and when you are going in them; casual, dressy, daytime…
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What is loden fabric?
Loden fabric is a durable, coarse, dense, water-repellent, woolen fabric used chiefly for coats, capes, and jackets. Originally worn by farmers and shepherds in the Austrian Alps. Loden coats and jackets are fashionable in the city or country and appropriate for hunting or leisure. Loden coats are usually in hunter green but loden fabric can…
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Can you wear a cropped button-down shirt over a black turtleneck?
A cropped top ends above your waistline. There is no reason you cannot wear a cropped button-down shirt over a black turtleneck if it looks good on you. A button-down shirt worn over a turtleneck is very classic chic. It is a universal style that is great on men and women. A button-down shirt worn…
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What are “silly clothes”?
Silly clothes strive to express the creators’ true artistic impulses, which is so very far from fashion basics. So if you have an adventurous side, you might want to check out the offering of this new approach. You can do an internet search for Fun Fashions or Silly Clothes or search for some of the…
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