Should I wear black pants & top or a knee length sequin dress?

Should I wear black pants & top or a knee length sequin dress? I have a gray/silver sequin knee length dress with a medium gray sweater (same length as the dress) with pewter sandals & white gold jewelry or black pants & top with the same gray sweater & black sandals with silver inserts &…

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Polka Dots – Stand Out this Fall

Polka dots recognize a modern woman. Polka dots are trendy, chic, timeless, conservative and playful. Think you are seeing dots? Some designers have gone all the way with dots this season. Styles in or with dots can make a statement when they are combined with certain fabrics such as lace, velvet, or denim, mixed with…

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How can I be casual, practical & classy?

How can I be casual, practical & classy? I am a professional (f) who runs into clients out in public. I want to look nice when I am out, getting groceries or bike riding with the kids, but I don’t want to wear dresses all summer. Casual, practical, and classy fashion options are achievable when…

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What is casual but chic and will keep me warm on chilly days?

What is casual but chic and will keep me warm on chilly days? I am looking for something casual but chic to wear that will keep me warm on chilly days in the low 50s. I generally like wearing skinny jeans with booties or even sneakers sometimes and would like to know what you would…

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What’s the dress code for the Telluride Film Festival?

Telluride Film Festival begins on August 30 and runs through September 2nd this year. What fun it must be to see new films before the rest of us can. The dress code is very casual (shorts, jeans) like athleisure outfits. If you are attending some opening night, parties, receptions, dinners or other glitzy event a few…

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What should the MOB wear to look stylish for an outdoor wedding?

What should the MOB wear to look stylish for an outdoor wedding? The wedding is in July & will be held in a coastal community at an outdoor/barn venue (fairly casual). The bride will wear a traditional gown & the bridesmaids will wear solid red sundresses. An outdoor wedding in July sounds awesome. The casual…

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What should I pack for a trip to Cartagena?

Cartagena is a vibrant and beautiful city in Columbia. It has become a hot tourist spot. The weather is tropical and is hot and muggy. The natives in Cartagena are selling everything from beautiful woven bags, jewelry, straw hats and other native goodies. Pack summer resort type clothing, think casual. Strapless and loose-fitting cotton dresses are everywhere.…

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What can I wear to an event that specifies sophisticated casual attire?

When sophisticated casual attire is specified on an invitation think separates.  For example pants or skirt, top and a jacket. You can wear a top in a luxe fabric. Choose clothing styles that are flattering on you. Wear with heels (maybe animal print or metallic), booties or ankle style shoes. Accessorize with jewelry and /…

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