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Is There Such A Thing As Dressing Too Young?
I have an opinion on the subject of women dressing too young. I believe that these days looking young has become a euphemism for looking good. That said there is a slight difference between looking young and looking stylish. There are plenty of old "socialites" looking very stylish but nobody finds them looking attractive and/or young! -
5 Ways To Stretch Your Clothing Dollars
Buy clothing in colors that are good in all four seasons. -
Go Without Hose or Wear Stockings?
If you are climbing the corporate ladder stockings are a given. Sometimes cold weather may determine if you decide to put stockings on for warmth. Stockings look more polished for formal occasions if your legs are white as snow. Choose pump or closed toe sling back style shoes with stockings or panty hose for dressy type events if you have white legs. -
Dressing for Your Body Type
Knowing your body type will help you pick styles that flatter you. -
What is A Good Investment in Clothing?
For those of you who are not familiar with CPW, it’s a concept that rationalizes the expense of a garment by dividing each time you wear it into the original cost. Cost-per-wear means the more you wear it, the better the returns on your initial purchase. It does not matter whether the item is an expensive pair of Christian Louboutin shoes or an H&M skirt or, whether you spent $2,000 or $100 on an item, just as long as you get your money’s worth. -
Holiday Office Parties
The office party is an opportunity to build relationships. -
Womens White Blouses Clothing Essentials
No woman’s wardrobe is complete without a crisp white blouse. You cannot have too many white blouses in your closet! They are versatile, available in many styles and are available in a wide range of fabrics. They are great style items for a business professionals wardrobe or to wear with shorts to the beach. Stylish women wear them to lunch and/or dinner and they never go out of style. -
How to Shop for a Winter Coat A Key Investment Piece
Now that winter sales are upon us, this is a good time to look for a winter coat. It’s an investment piece and should keep you warm. Buy quality and don’t be afraid of allocating more of your wardrobe dollars for this purchase. Buy the best that you can afford. A good quality winter coat should last at least 10 years or longer. Look at your purchase on a cost per year basis as if you were buying it over time. -
Glitter at Its Very Best
Hindu necklace “Tutti Frutti” made of Indian gemstones. -
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