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I am 5 feet. My question is am I too short to wear leggings and boots. I always wear high heels.
The Answer: // If you are slim you can wear leggings with…
I am in my 40's and am 5'2 and weight 200 what kind of a dress would like and appropriate on me? I am a pear shape but not that small on the top the top is okay it starts at the belly and behind and the legs are not that bad.
The Answer: // A dark color maxi style dress with a slight…
I am 5' tall, a little on the chunky side, and in my 50's. May I wear tall winter boots on the outside of pants or should I stay with the short ones? Thank you.
The Answer: // If you are a short woman it is best…
I am going to a New Year's Eve party and I have a copper colored sequined strapless dress. I was planning on wearing a black belt with it, black tights, black booties, and some beautiful multicolored, dangle, sparkly earrings. Will the earrings match, or be too much? It is a NYE party, where more sparkly things tend to be more OK. Also side note, I'm 21, 5'10" 140lbs. The dress is short on me, since I am so tall, but the tights make it look more conservative.
The Answer: // Your outfit sounds sensational! Wear the beautiful multicolored, dongle,…
If you are shorter 5'3 should you wear shorter calf boots or can you wear tall boots (over the calf)?
The Answer: // One color from head to toe gives you a…
I am 58 yrs old and attending a New Year's Eve celebration at a Yacht Club. Is a long velour black skirt, black velour tank and a silver sparkly sweater fashionable? I am a size 14 plus. Not sure if shoes or boots will work.
The Answer: // The black velour top and skirt should be slimming…
I'm 47, 5' 6" tall, 150 lbs. I lost a lot of weigh some years ago so skin in upper arms, belly & upper legs isn't the best. I am 34C- 29-42 and have large thighs. I have light yellow freckled skin, blue/green/grey eyes and die my hair med brown. I'm completely lost about fashion. Soon I'll have to attend a day to evening wedding. They said formal but its in Puerto Rico so I think semi formal is what they expect. I need ideas of what to (or not to) wear. Color, shape, age appropriate, shoes, accessories... I would really appreciate a guide because I am REALLY LOST. Thank you for your time.
The Answer: // Cocktail attire will work for a semi formal or…
I am a size 16/18 on top and 20 on bottom. My thighs are very large which is my main concern. My bra size is 40d, 5'3" and I am 37 years old. What type of dress would be most flattering for my large frame?
The Answer: // Would have to know your figure shape (rectangle, triangle,…
I'm a spoon (or figure 8) and I'm wondering what kind of clothes I should wear, and more specifically about pants. I have a big breast a pretty well defined waist and hips slightly larger then my breast. Oh and also I need something that hides my tummy!
The Answer: // Hour glass figure types (or figure 8) have the…
What color and type top would look good with red wide leg pants? Im 5ft 9in.
The Answer: // Wide leg pants look good with fitted tops. As…
I recently lost a lot of weight. I am 50. My friend told me I'm too old to wear legwarmers (I would wear them with skinny jeans and boots/heels). I was also told I'm too old to wear Miss Me jeans. I am a size 4-6. Help me decide.
The Answer: // Congratulations on losing weight. Size 4 and size 6…
I seem to have a recurring problem with fashion choices. I have a 44" bust (under bust 28"), 30"waist and I am 5'9" tall. I'm always wondering what style clothes to wear. I'm still in high school so while I really enjoy the different styles for women in the workplace, it's just not practical for me. I'm trying to find something that doesn't crush my bust but doesn't completely mask my waist. Do you have any suggestions?
The Answer: // With a big bust you should have a bra…
I have psoriasis on my legs so have to wear black tights! What color dress would you suggest (wedding guest)? I bought a pretty light color blue dress but it did not look great with the black. I am only 5' 2" and a long dress not suit either. Thanking you.
The Answer: // If you feel the need to cover your legs…
I'm 40, and a size 16. I'm not sure of what to wear to a Sade concert in winter. The concert will be held in an enclosed environment, and I don't want to carry an extra coat with me. Got a well-fitting black corduroy trousers and ankle boots. But feel it doesn't sound right, not to mention not knowing which kind of top to go with that.
The Answer: // Anything goes at a concert but most women wear…
I am 5'1", avg weight, 45 years old. My daughter is getting married in March - her colors are black and white. I'm not sure what color to wear or if I should wear knee length or long dress - Help Please!
The Answer: // When choosing your wedding outfit be sure to select…
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