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What clothing should a 40 year old have and what should she avoid this fall?

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 is the best color top to wear with dark denim jeans?

What is the best color top to wear with dark denim jeans? I am 5 feet 1inches so like to look taller.

The Answer: Wearing monochromatic color (all one color or different shades of…

Would a pair of light brown heels look OK with tan pants and a brown sweater ?

I have a pair of dress pants they are tan and a brown sweater would a pair of light brown heels look OK with the outfit?


The Answer: Light brown shoes should look very nice with tan pants…

Is it okay to wear a short red dress, slightly above the knee to a December wedding?

Hi, I am invited to a wedding in December. Is it okay to wear a short red dress, slightly above the knee? What color tights would I wear with it?

The Answer: Yes you can wear a short red dress, slightly above…

Is it OK to wear orange, deep royal blue and silver together?

I am going to a party and I plan to wear an orange dress with deep royal blue accessories mixed with silver. I am wearing braids and it's black. I want to know if it's OK and am not doing anything wrong.

The Answer: An orange dress with royal blue and silver accessories should…

Can I wear a long formal dark coffee color dress?

My son is getting married in December and I am the step mom (but still mom). The colors are dark Apple Red and White.The mother of the bride is wearing dark blue. the Mother of groom is not wearing anything formal. But my husband is the Best Man. Can I wear a long formal dark coffee color dress?

The Answer: If you cannot afford another dress and the dark coffee…

What should a young petite 59 year old wear?

What should a young petite 59 year old wear?

The Answer: In general everyone should take a look at their body…

What can a 47 year old woman wear to a “club chic” attire fundraiser?

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 color top should I wear with a white and silver stripe scarf?

I have an expensive white scarf with silver stripes that I am dying to wear. What's the best color choice I can make when buying a matching top (other than black). Thank you for your advice!

The Answer: There is nothing like a beautiful scarf to add style…

What styles can a big busted woman wear?

I'm 5ft 2 inches with 36dd boobs, not much of a waist, bit of a pot belly but very skinny legs. Id love to wear a dress but hate showing my legs. What styles should I wear?

The Answer: Before you look for a flattering dress get a bra…

What color top should you wear with a taupe crochet jacket?

What color top should you wear with a taupe crochet jacket?

The Answer: Wear the same color or lighter color top as the…

Can you help me decide what colors of shoes & bags go with beige, maroon, and brown?

I will be joining a company who will issue uniforms to their employee's very soon. I want to ask your opinion as I still want to be in a good fashion when wearing the company uniform. The uniform has a beige full sleeve shirt with a red/maroon scarf paired with chocolate brown slacks. Can you help me decide what colors of shoes & bags can go with this as I want to pair it up with other colors? It is because I'm confused which are the great colors that will go with the uniform. Thanks for your help. I will be very excited to hear from you.

The Answer: Since your uniform has a beige shirt, red/maroon scarf and…

What kind of jewelry do you suggest wearing with a purple dress and nude color accessories?

I'm wearing a purple dress with nude shoes and a matching clutch, what kind of jewelry do you suggest? Please help. Thanks

The Answer: Since you plan to wear a purple dress with nude…

What color shoes can I wear with a leopard top and white pants?

What color shoes can I wear with a leopard top and white pants?


The Answer: Spectators, beige, tan, and bronze color shoes will look great…

What should I bring to Europe for basics & what type of shoes/boots are they wearing in Europe?

I'm going to Germany and Prague for the Christmas and New Year holidays and want to look chic without packing a ton of stuff. What should I bring for basics and what type of shoes/boots are they wearing in Europe this winter?


The Answer: // // Your holiday sounds wonderful. Choose one basic color…
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