A:  The best fashion makes a woman look alluringly stylish, while projecting an image of good self-esteem.  In our humble opinion, wearing skirts that are too short or tops that are too low cut can detract from dignity of the person who wears them.

Flatter your curves with well cut clothes that accentuate your figure without being overt.  Don’t waste money on filler items to build an outfit around clothes that make you uncomfortable. Depending on your age and your body type, a few inches above the knee is usually the most attractive length for a short skirt. Longer pencil skirts can be very flattering and quite sexy as well.

Tights will not hide the fact that the skirt is too short–so say goodbye to the teal skirt and update your look with a skirt that is flattering for your body type - you will look great and feel great!

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Even though your dress code may be casual, it’s best practice to dress professionally by choosing a boot that complements your business casual attire.  Rain boots, though functional, often have a playful feel, so it’s your challenge to find one that is not frivolous looking.  Rule of thumb?  When wearing rain boots to work, choose a boot in a classic style. 

We recommend:

Hunter Original Sparkle Boot | $113.95 at Zappos
Love the classic buckle detailing.

Marc by Marc Jacobs Casual Rain Boots | $193.95 at Zappos
You don’t have to sacrifice style when the weather gets wet with these chic drawstring-tie boots.

(Pictured) Aquatalia by Marvin K. Wasabi Boot | $238.95 at Zappos
Patent leather kicks the style quotient of these rain boots up three notches.  We know they’re expensive, but they would look sophisticated paired with a trench coat at work or with a cute jacket and jeans on the weekends - a worthwhile investment.

Style Note: If you happen to work in a more conservative office (e.g. law firm), skip on the rain boots at work and bring an extra pair of dressy shoes with you in your bag.

Especially since the wedding will be held during the evening, you’re going to want richer, more sophisticated colors and fabrics.  The black color raises the sophistication bar and will help ensure that you’re appropriately dressed for the event. 

In any case, every woman needs a Little Black Dress.  So–go out and buy it!

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The technology to create cultured diamonds is pretty advanced–as such, these cultured diamonds are the same as natural diamonds in terms of atomic structure, and visually, you can’t tell the difference between a natural and a synthetic stone.  Of course, these facts aren’t advertised by De Beers. 

That said, how you choose to express your commitment to your fiancee should not be dictated by Madison Avenue–or by the whims of fashion.  A ring can be very beautiful whether it contains natural or cultured stones.  The decision should be guided by (1) your finances, and (2) what you and your significant other find beautiful. 

Perhaps a less expensive ring that allows you to invest in a home sooner suits your needs (as a couple) better.  Or maybe you want to trade natural for cultured in order to purchase a larger stone.  Remember the old adage that beauty is in the eye of the beholder.  An earnest heart is the best gift of all.

Photo Credit: Stephend9.

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High waisted pants are at once figure flattering and hard to wear.  While they visually lengthen the leg line (and make you look taller), they look best on those who are blessed with flat stomachs.  Any kind of wrinkling or pudging on the abdomen adds visual volume exactly where you don’t want it. 

So what do you do if your stomach isn’t perfectly flat?  Two things:
(1) Look for high waisted pants in heavier, stiffer fabrics to avoid the wrinkle issue.
(2) Try bodyshaping undergarments, like Spanx, to rein in a tummy.

Since high waisted pants shorten the torso, we like to see them paired with puffed sleeve fitted blouses.  The height in the shoulder of the blouse draws the eye upward and a fitted blouse balances out the volume of the pants.  As a college student on a budget, you can always buy a pair of high waisted jeans at the Gap and pair them with a simple v-neck  sweater or a white wrap puffed sleeve blouse.  The puffed sleeve blouse creates a more feminine look, but it would flatter your curves.  If you’re looking for a less feminine look, however, you can try a pinstriped high waisted trouser pant with a fitted v-neck sweater or a standard button-down.

Pictured: Original "Just Below" Trousers | $38 (sale) at Gap.

A:  Rain boots are fun and playful, with bright colors and bold patterns.  Should you choose a patterned boot, be aware of potentially clashing patterns between the boots and pants.  Rule of thumb with patterns?  If the patterns are the same (e.g. stripes with stripes), vary the size of the pattern.  But if the patterns are different (e.g. checks with dots), tie the two patterns together by keeping the size of the pattern the same. 

Beyond that rule of thumb, any pair of casual pants can work.  Rain boots are, by nature, casual shoes–so pair them with pants that evoke the same casual feel.  Have fun with your combinations–try a striped pant with a floral boot for an unexpected splash of style.  Or wear bright yellow rain boots with a periwinkle blue trench.

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You’re very on-trend with the grey military boots–both military-inspired styles and the color grey are key trends for Fall.  We’re especially happy about this season’s celebration of the color grey, since grey is a great color to play with tonally.  Pair your military boots with a grey coat and a grey scarf and let the variations of hue (and texture) pull your outfit together. 

The best style of top for you this season would be a long, structured top that extends well past your waistline.   Structured tops help to define your figure (and can help de-emphasize your bustline), and since you’re short-waisted, longer tops will help visually balance out your top and bottom halves.  In particular, I like woven wrap tops for you, as they’ll show off your figure to your best advantage. 

A:  Eva Green’s character in The Dreamers, Isabelle, is the siren, and her wardrobe embraces her femininity and sexuality.   Her clothes never overwhelmed her–she did not choose graphic prints or the angular, mod cuts of the sixties. 

As an aside, the French designers of the sixties, such as Courreges and Saint Laurent, came from the formal tradition of Balenciaga, with rich heavy fabric, superb tailoring and sculptural shapes.  London, on the other hand, had the wilder and more youthful Mary Quant, Twiggy, and "Austin Powers" looks.

Bringing it back to Isabelle, jewel tones dominated her wardrobe, which encompassed a dark green velvet dress, a rich red minidress, sheer floral blouses, and subtle printed dresses.  Isabelle had the classic Frenchwoman’s wardrobe, which, in our humble opinion, would be wise to emulate as it stands the test of time.  Here’s our top ten picks to jumpstart the creation of the classic Frenchwoman’s wardrobe:

1.  Classic trench
2.  Floral blouse,
3.  Silk blouse,
4.  Loose minidress,
5.  Sultry silk dress,
6.  Elegant red velvet bag,
7.  Beret,
8.  Dark tights,
9.  Leather boots, and
10. Black opera length gloves.

Pictured: NAVE Pin Tuck Collar Blouse in Bordeaux | $244 at Revolve Clothing.