5 timeless pieces are essential in all wardrobes?

5 timeless pieces that serve as the foundation for a versatile wardrobe are the little black dress, white shirt, V neck tee, black jeans and a trench coat. Little Black Dress (LBD): Coco Chanel’s iconic creation, the LBD, gained popularity in the 1920s and remains a wardrobe essential. Suitable for a variety of events from…

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Timeless Staples that Belong in Every Woman’s Wardrobe

Timeless staples that have stood the test of time and remain timeless classics are versatile, chic, and can be worn year after year, making them must-haves in any woman’s wardrobe. Below are 7 timeless staples that all women’s wardrobes should have. The Little Black Dress (LBD) is a classic wardrobe staple that has been a…

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A Holiday Staple –The LBD

Black dresses are a holiday staple reflecting the modern woman and can be fun, au courant, and free-spirited. The LBD (Little Black Dress) still remains the ultimate wardrobe staple after fifty years. Audrey Hepburn is responsible for putting it on the fashion map when she wore the glamorous black Givenchy cocktail dress in the “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” movie. Alive and well today the LBD is not always as serious as the one worn by Ms. Hepburn.

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What to wear to your dinner party?

A dinner party hostess can choose to wear anything she would like. She is in the spotlight and sets the tone for the party. Something classic works for most modern party givers.  For a casual party it is fun to wear jeans with a tee, statement shoes or an over the top pair of earrings…

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What legwear options do I have for a LBD in the winter?

The legwear options available today are awesome. Sheer black and sheer neutral stockings are the most basic legwear choices to wear with an LBD.  However black leggings and black tights are always popular during the winter months when temperatures drop and look chic with open toe shoes. In addition, there are many black patterned, black…

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How can I personalize my classic clothes?

You can personalize your classic clothes with interesting jewelry, scarves, bags, hats, and shoes. For example, you can take the same, simple/basic black dress ( LBD) or basic black pants and wear them with black stockings and black shoes. Then change your accessories and/or accessory colors for a multitude of new-looking outfits. Also, you can…

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What are my accessory options with an LBD?

What are my accessory options with an LBD? It’s for a holiday party. Accessory options are limitless with a black dress. An LBD (Little Black Dress) is so perfect for holiday parties and can look totally different when wearing it with different accessories. Sounds like you are all set for holiday parties.  Keep in mind…

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What are the wardrobe essentials for today’s woman?

These wardrobe essentials for today’s woman will take you everywhere you need to go and they work well if you are traveling. You can mix and match these 10 wardrobe essentials and get a variety of stylish looks. Jeans/pants in a neutral color (navy, black, khaki) Tees with spandex (white & colorful) that go with…

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What can I wear to “dressy casual”cocktail party?

What can I wear to “dressy casual”cocktail party? The party is in someones home in San Francisco from 7-9 pm. A cocktail party at someone’s home sounds very festive. Since the party is “dressy casual” and for only 2 hours don’t go overboard as far as dressing up. No cocktail dress, you are in California!…

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Should I wear black shoes to an evening wedding?

Should I wear black shoes to an evening wedding? The dress is straight with a boat neckline, sheer front (lined), one sheer sleeve and one lace sleeve to the elbow. For an evening wedding, black shoes would be very elegant and chic with your statement dress. Choose a simple style pump, slingback or sandal. You…

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