(1) Run to the store and pick up a can of Static Guard. 
(2) Spray Static Guard on your tights.
(3) Put on your skirt, and enjoy a static-free, scrunch-free day!

Pictured: Static Guard Spray | $4.99 at Walgreens.

In order to keep warm, a long sleeved dress is going to be your best bet.  With long sleeved dresses, you’ll probably want a shorter hem length (aim for knee-length for a wedding) to balance out the extra fabric up top. 

Regardless, the key to keeping warm at winter weddings is outerwear.  Bring a long tailored coat, a shrug, or a cozy wrap to keep yourself warm.  And don’t forget hosiery–stockings work wonders to keep legs warm on cold days.

Pictured: Chain Link Print Merino Sweater Dress | $99.99 (sale) at J Crew.

A: 
Sorry to hear that your coat was stolen.  Any department store such as Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Saks, or Bloomingdales would have a large selection of designer faux fur. We recommend finding a coat that doesn’t look exactly like fur–wearing faux fur also encourages others to prevent cruelty to animals by raising consciousness, and it’s tougher to do that with coats that are too lifelike.

We looked all over for the perfect designer faux fur coat–from Nordstrom to Net-a-Porter, but we couldn’t find a high-end faux fur coat that we could recommend.  We did, however, find a cute shrug at Ann Taylor that would be a fun piece for the upcoming holiday season.  Enjoy!

Pictured: Faux Broadtail Shrug | $128 at Ann Taylor.

A:  Rachel Bilson always looks stylish and age appropriately youthful.  Sure, you can imitate her look and wear trousers with a t-shirt and flats.  How to do it?  Trousers have a wider leg width than jeans or cigarette pants, so you want to be sure to have long legs–or a heel to balance out the width.

Here’s another couple of looks you might try:
(1) Dress down your trousers with a casual boot and a slouchy long sweater for a comfy, relaxed look. 
(2) Layer two t-shirts of different colors over your trousers.  Accessorize the casual look with some fun long necklaces.  Be playful, but also be careful with proportions.

Pictured: Martin Lightweight Wool Cuffed Trouser | $69.99 (sale) at Banana Republic.

A: 
Here’s how you can dress the ivory sweater dress up and down:

Casual: For a cute day look, add a chunky knit sweater for extra texture and gold ballet flats, which add warmth to the ivory sweater dress.  

Playful:  Wear brightly colored tights with neutral colored flats and a little clutch.

Formal: For a formal look, pair the sweater dress with dramatic bronze Mary Jane high heels and simple jewelry: gold or bronze bangles will keep the look cohesive.

Pictured: Merino Wool Cable-Knit Dress | $128 at Banana Republic.

A:  25 is the perfect time to expand your wardrobe from the collegiate look to an urban chic look.  And fortunately for you, this fall has rid fashion of shapeless dresses and brought back more tailored styles.

Tops: Choose blouses and shirts with a v-neck to elongate your neck.  You have good instincts to pass over the loose, flowy tops–tailored, fitted styles will flatter your curvy figure.

Pants: To create the illusion of more height, try on a pinstriped wide-leg pant. These subtle vertical lines help to create the illusion of height. For maximum figure flattery, let the line of the pant drop straight down from your hip.  Do not go wider as you do not want to create additional volume.  And on the subject of pants, you can update your denim wardrobe inexpensively at the Gap, where they have a great curvy fit trouser jean.

Dresses:  When selecting dresses, choose fluid materials without too much volume.  Bonus points for choosing richly dark colors, such as aubergine (perfect for Fall).

Accessories: Pair dresses with an open-toed heel to lengthen your leg line.  Heels–or, if you dare–the new ankle-length bootie, are great with the wide leg trouser as well.

Jewelry: Add sparkle and shine to your face with pretty earrings and necklaces.  Dangle earrings, in particular, visually elongate the shape of the face.

Pictured:  Max & Cleo Cap Sleeve Jersey Dress | $88 at Nordstrom.

As for figure flattery, black tights can visually slim and lengthen your legs.  But be aware that black stockings make an outfit more formal.  We love their inherent classiness, but they can add an unexpected formality to an outfit.

What about color?  Bright tights were all over the European runways–at Moschino and Pucci, in particular.  But just because they were on the runway doesn’t mean that you should wear them.  These bright tights work best for those with outsize fashion personalities.  Indeed, no shrinking violet would be caught dead in bright purple tights.  Feel free to experiment with these bright colors, if you dare.  After all, tights are a relatively cheap investment. 

A:  Not all cashmere is made equal. Cashmere can come in one, two, or four or more ply.  What’s the best?  Two-ply is preferable to one-ply.  But after two ply, any additional ply increases the weight of the garment but not the quality. 

The best cashmere comes from the long strands of hair on the underbelly of a cashmere goat.  Lesser quality cashmere comes from the goat’s back and legs.  Also of importance is the "hand" of the cashmere–or how it feels.  Look for a silky feel, smooth weave, and great softness. 

For reasonably priced cashmere, try Uniqlo, Land’s End, or Banana Republic.  For high quality, more expensive cashmere, check out Brora, who is known for classic Scottish cashmere with a contemporary twist.

Fun cashmere fact? It takes one goat four years to produce enough wool for one sweater.

Pictured: Cashmere V-Neck Sweater | $178 at Banana Republic.

A:  These are certainly sexy motorcycle boots!  With standout boots like these, you want to keep the rest of your look relatively simple.  Pair your boots with items that aren’t blatantly sexy–with provocative items, less is more.  Three outfit ideas for you:

(1) Classic Cool: A slim jean in a dark wash and a black turtleneck would complement the boots’ edginess without competing with it.
(2) Menswear Inspired: Wear a crisp, fitted white button down shirt, slim jeans, and a cropped, fitted black blazer. Bonus points for a skinny tie.
(3) Technicolor: Use color as a secondary focal point with a brightly colored overcoat or handbag.  Round out the rest of the look with layered sweaters and a pair of ultra-cool grey jeans.

Pictured: Carlos by Carlos Santana Women’s Pistol Boot | $149.99 at Shoes.com.

A:  There are no hard and fast rules for layering necklines.  However, we have two guidelines that will help sort out the eyecatching combinations from the ones that are just so-so.

Guideline 1: Layer Necklines of Contrasting Shapes
Try a deep-v wrap neckline, for example, over a scoopneck top or a camisole.  Contrasting shapes create visual interest for the eye and, as such, more sophisticated combinations.

Guideline 2: Find Pleasing Proportions Through Your Balance Point
The distance between necklines should be in a pleasing proportion to your own body type.  One technique that helps you discover this pleasing proportion has to do with finding your balance point. 

If you measure your face from the top of your forehead to your chin and then drop down the same distance to your chest area, you’ve found your balance point.  This balance point is the most flattering spot for a necklace or blouse to hit.  From Stonehenge to the architecture of ancient Greece to the art of the Renaissance, there appears to be a cognitive preference towards the Golden Ratio (1:1.618).  Try the Golden Ratio to find the most flattering spot for the second neckline. 

Here’s an example: If the distance from the top of your forehead to your chin is 9 inches, your first balance point (and the mot flattering spot for your first neckline) is going to be 9 inches down from your chin.  The most flattering spot for your second neckline is going to be approximately 14.5 inches (calculation: 9 in x 1.618) down from your chin. 

Pictured: Laila Azhar Standing Cowl Neck Dress + Diane von Furstenberg Caridad Top | $385 and $225, respectively, at Shopbop.