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September 2009 Fashion Advice, Style and Career Tips

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Dear Cathie,

I am planning to go to my sister's birthday party. I'm excited because its a reason to get really dressed up. I want to wear a black pencil skirt and find super sexy cool heels... but I'm at a loss for what type of top and what color to wear with it. I'm thinking of doing my accessories in a fun color like red, or bright purple. What type of top should I get and how should I wear it to look sexy, not trampy?

     

A black pencil skirt, and sexy heels sound great. As far as a top goes choose one with a neckline that fatters you. Try to find it (a top) in a sensuous fabric like velvet, satin, etc. or a metallic fabric.
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