Style tip? For the longest, leanest look, single breasted jackets are best. Double breasted jackets add visual width (but also a dash of style), so pick a jacket with strong vertical elements for the most figure flattering look.
What do you think? Would you wear a double breasted jacket? And if so, with what? Share your thoughts in the comments!
February 5th, 2008
Style tip? Grey dominated the runways for Fall 2007, but Chocolate Brown appears to be making a resurgence. We love the look of Chocolate Brown with pastel color–for spring and for fall.
What do you think? Would you wear brown? And if so, with what? Share your thoughts in the comments!
5 comments February 4th, 2008
Style tip? T-Strap shoes were popularized in the 1920s and 1930s, and they’re still tempting us today. Because the strap is so high up on the foot, they can visually truncate the leg, making your legs look (slightly) shorter than they are. But if you’re game, there’s a t-strap shoe for every occasion, from a casual picnic in the park to a glamourous evening out on the town.
What do you think? Would you wear t-strap shoes? And if so, with what? Share your thoughts in the comments!
February 4th, 2008
Style tip? Headbands are all the rage, and you can find some pretty nifty styles at great prices. The only downside is that an uncomfortable (read: too tight) headband can give you a headache. Check out our Q&A about How to Wear a Headband for headband tips and tricks…and where to find a comfortable one.
What do you think? Would you wear a headband? And if so, with what? Share your thoughts in the comments!
3 comments February 3rd, 2008
Style tip? Half sleeves help to camouflage heavy arms–and can make your upper body look longer and leaner.
What do you think? Would you wear half sleeves? And if so, with what? Share your thoughts in the comments!
2 comments February 3rd, 2008
Style tip? The head-to-toe monochromatic look of the jumpsuit visually elongates the body, making you look taller.
What do you think? Would you wear a jumpsuit? And if so, with what? Share your thoughts in the comments!
11 comments February 3rd, 2008
Style tip?
This jewel tone looks great on fair skin tones and dark skin tones alike. What colors should you pair teal with? Try navy or green for a thoroughly cool look, or warm up the teal with brown (as seen at BCBG).
What do you think? Would you wear teal? And if so, with what? Share your thoughts in the comments!
2 comments February 3rd, 2008
Style tip?
Shiny fabrics tend to visually enlarge the figure, so wear accordingly. Runway models (and those with slender figures) can get away with allover shine, but the rest of us should restrict shine to a single part of our outfits. If you love your legs, for example, you can draw attention towards them with a shiny skirt.
If you do dare to wear a shiny dress, though, it doesn’t hurt to try a tummy tucker underneath. Tummy tuckers, like the ones made by Spanx, smooth out any figure bumps and blemishes and prevent them from being spotlighted by the shine.
What do you think? Would you wear sequins and shine? And if so, with what? Share your thoughts in the comments!
3 comments February 3rd, 2008
Style tip? For this menswear-as-womenswear look, try one piece at a time for best results. Go with the ruffled tuxedo shirt, the vest, or the menswear trousers. Just not all three at once.
For women with a small bust, the tuxedo ruffles will do wonders to visually maximize your bustline.
What do you think? Would you wear tuxedo detailing? And if so, with what? Share your thoughts in the comments!
4 comments February 2nd, 2008
For years and years, the black tie wedding was de rigeur. Tuxes. Long white gowns. Same old, same old. But now, it seems that the uber-formal Black Tie Wedding is starting to take a backseat to the Casual Wedding.
Earlier this month, we advised one of our male readers (Phil) about what to wear to his casual wedding. In the comments, Ria chimed in about her own casual wedding, held this past summer. Said Ria, "We had a casual wedding, no ties! Well, no ties for the guests. My husband wore a tie but no jacket, same with the groomsmen. Just putting it out there as an alternative. It was hot so no jackets or vests worked for us, but the ties added to the wedding party style."
Indeed, the wedding party exuded style. Ria’s pictures, below, show that you don’t have to dress to the nines to look fabulous at your wedding. All you have to do is capture your own personal style.
Ria: "The handmade family recipe books had green accents in the printing and purple ribbons, and the mini menus at each place had blue trim."
Ria’s cousin Katherine whipped up the wedding cake and cupcakes, each of which had a special design on top. Ria’s husband, Johann, is into frogs, and his favorite color is green–so the wedding cake featured an adorable frog couple.
5 comments January 30th, 2008
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