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What style of clothes would look good on me? I am 52 years old and I weigh 120 pounds. I am five feet tall.
The Answer: Choose simple / classic clothes and add interest to your…
I'm 56 and want to wear leggings with a stylish blouse that hits an inch or two above the knee. what type of shoe? boot? & What length boot?
The Answer: You have a number of choices regarding footwear that would…
I'm 18, stand 5'5" and weigh 160 pounds. I'm going to college in Virginia and I'm from Florida so I need to buy my first coat. I have no idea what style would look good on me. Please don't tell me to lose weight. I'm trying. Help?
The Answer: // You can’t go wrong with a simple style classic…
I am attending a New Years eve wedding in Chicago. The wedding is in a Catholic Cathedral 3pm and the reception is 6pm. I found a beautiful full length burgundy velvet dress with a bell bottom and black lace yoke and long sleeves. I have a black long sleeve bolero jacket to wear at the church. The invitation stated "cocktail" dress. Do you think my dress will be too much? PS I am 50 years old.
The Answer: Weddings are celebrations that call for dressing up. A New…
I'm almost 40 and straddling the line between dressing too young, and dressing too old. What pieces should I have and what pieces should I avoid this Fall?
The Answer: Our philosophy of dressing is always to wear what looks…
What should a young petite 59 year old wear?
The Answer: In general everyone should take a look at their body…
Could you please define "club chic" attire? I'll be attending a fundraising event in the DC area at the end of November and the attire is "club chic." It will be a young, 20/30something crowd, but I'm 47 and very petite. Help!
The Answer: "Club chic" would be a dressy/trendy club outfit. You can…
What should a young petite 59 year old wear?
The Answer: In general everyone should take a look at their body…
I'm African American, age 60, color of my skin is 'reg coffee'. I"m wearing a navy sheath with silver jewelry. What color hose should I wear and should I wear a navy eye shadow? What color heels other than navy?
The Answer: If you do not want to wear navy shoes, black…
I am a 43 year old mother of a 14 year old daughter. Am I too old to wear the over the knee boots?
The Answer: Whether you are too old to wear over the knee…
I am 20 year old woman, skinny. I work in a primary school. I always wear hoodies and jeans but I want to look mature. Can you advise me on what kind and color of clothes I should wear?
The Answer: Your early 20's is a great time to experiment with…
I am a General Manager for a upscale hotel chain - I am in and out on sales calls, talking with guests, in housekeeping, maintenance, and front desk. I want to be professional but still have a kind of own style. I am also 40 with 3 boys....I feel like my style is getting old.
The Answer: // // Sounds like you have a great family and…
Hi - I just turned the big 40 and do Interior Design as well as an owner in a Custom Wood Working facility catering to "high end" clients. I am often in Telluride, Aspen, Vail, Durango Colorado and New Mexico (Santa Fe, and Albuqueque) My dilemma is that I am in and out of vehicles, in mud, snow, job sites (nails in walls) ladders - get the point? How in the hell do I look cute doing this? I am always impeccable with my hygiene, makeup, nails, hair etc... I usually wear Eddie Bauer type mountain wear is this appropriate for a young professional woman? Any suggestions?
The Answer: // For the job you describe Eddie Bauer type mountain…
Greetings! I've been called "fashion less" all the time due to the fact that I only have a little knowledge about fashion. Please help me.  I am just 14 years old, 5'0 in height, have brown skin. And I am a muslim. I should pick the clothes that are not to exposed. What fashionable clothes will suit me best?
The Answer: No one is an expert at anything at 14. The…
I'm early 60's with a fairly good figure, size 10, few lines on my face and very little gray hair. My husband likes my hair long, it's just past my shoulders in a blunt style, soft bangs swept to the side. Am I too old for this?
The Answer: You sound like you are youthful looking for your age.…
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