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
We asked: Is Roaring 20s Fashion In or Out?
You said: In, with an overwhelming 81% of the vote!
Style tip? Dropped waist dresses, like the gorgeously cheap chic ruby dress to the left, are a godsend for shortwaisted women (those with short torsos and long legs).
Next question: Light blue denim–so 80s, yet somehow relevant today. Would you wear it? Cast your
vote on the sidebar!
Pictured: Dolly Pleat Tunic | $20 at Forever 21.
2 comments January 14th, 2008
The Plaid Flannel Shirt is back–and it doesn’t have to be (nay–it shouldn’t be) reminiscent of 90s grunge. John showed the guys how to stand out from the crowd in a plaid flannel shirt, which prompted the ladies to ask how to translate this look for women. The plaid shirt, while reminiscent of a woodsy man, doesn’t have to be masculine.
How to give the plaid shirt a feminine touch? Three ideas:
(1) Fit is key. A man’s shirt will fall straight at the sides, but a woman’s shirt should follow her curves. Too-straight side seams will make you look mannish.
(2) Leave the top button (or two) unbuttoned. Subtly show off your figure.
(3) Choose a shirt with special details, such as a ruffle at the back or tuxedo pleats down the front. The tuxedo pleats down center front on the American Eagle shirt, for example, give the shirt a feminine edge.
Here’s our top picks for plaid shirts with a feminine touch:
Bib Front Flannel Shirt | $44.50 at Gap
Sparkle Plaid Margaret Shirt | $78 at J. Crew
Charlotte Ronson Plaid Button Down Tunic | $202 at Shopbop
7 comments December 4th, 2007
Mirror the sunny days to come with a shot of Bright Yellow into your wardrobe. Try a touch of color–a handbag, perhaps. Or up the drama with a brightly colored blouse. And, if you dare, wear the color head-to-toe in a saffron hued dress.
Alice + Olivia Paillette Dress | $295 at Nordstrom
Charlotte Ronson Babydoll Hoodie | $213 at Active Endeavors
MAXX NEW YORK ‘Bridle’ Oversize Triple Zip Satchel | $148 at Nordstrom
Our $$ Picks
Parisian Sailor’s Blouse | $78 at J Crew
N.Y.L.A. ‘Rackle’ Pump | $72.95 at Nordstrom
Our $ Picks
Scoop Neck Tunic | $17.80 at Forever21
Havaianas Brazil Flip Flop | $17 at Shopbop
7 comments March 6th, 2007
Hello, retro. For Fall 2007, the silhouette slimmed down–way down–as designers reached into the archives for inspiration. The excess layering and embellishment of seasons past gave way to tailored, more refined looks with a distinct edge.
SILHOUETTE
Slim Silhouette
Marc Jacobs, Narciso Rodriguez, Oscar de la Renta, Calvin Klein, Zac Posen
High Waisted Silhouette
Diane von Furstenberg, Carolina Herrera, Marc Jacobs, Betsey Johnson, Oscar de la Renta
Menswear as Womenswear
Marc Jacobs, Betsey Johnson, Proenza Schouler
Asymmetry
Grey Ant, Oscar de la Renta, Narciso Rodriguez, Proenza Schouler
80s Influence
Grey Ant, Proenza Schouler, Derek Lam
20s Influence
Marc Jacobs, Proenza Schouler
DETAILING
Ruffles
Grey Ant, Diane von Furstenberg, Carolina Herrera, Marc Jacobs, Betsey Johnson, Zac Posen
Pocket Detailing
Venexiana, Derek Lam, Zac Posen
Colorblocking
Diane von Furstenberg, Narciso Rodriguez
Bows
Diane von Furstenberg, Venexiana, Carolina Herrera, Marc Jacobs, Betsey Johnson, Doo Ri
Oversized Buttons
Venexiana
Puffy Sleeves
Venexiana, Proenza Schouler, Derek Lam
Kimono Sleeves
Derek Lam, Doo Ri, Zac Posen
Oversized Collars
Betsey Johnson, Venexiana, Marc Jacobs, Oscar de la Renta, Derek Lam, Calvin Klein, Zac Posen
FABRIC & PATTERN
Plaid
Grey Ant, Venexiana, Carolina Herrera, Derek Lam
Geometric Patterns
Carolina Herrera, Oscar de la Renta, Narciso Rodriguez
Dots
Diane von Furstenberg, Carolina Herrera, Betsey Johnson
Metallic Shine
Marc Jacobs, Grey Ant, Diane von Furstenberg, Proenza Schouler, Monique Lhuillier
Fur
Venexiana, Carolina Herrera, Oscar de la Renta, Proenza Schouler, Zac Posen
GARMENT CLASSIFICATIONS
Sleeved Dresses
Diane von Furstenberg, Venexiana, Carolina Herrera, Proenza Schouler, Calvin Klein, Monique Lhuillier, Betsey Johnson
Skinny Pants
Narciso Rodriguez, Proenza Schouler, Derek Lam, Doo Ri, Zac Posen
The Capelet
Betsey Johnson
Sweaterjackets
Diane von Furstenberg, Carolina Herrera
Tie-Front Blouse
Betsey Johnson, Diane von Furstenberg
Leggings and Tights
Venexiana, Carolina Herrera, Oscar de la Renta, Derek Lam, Doo Ri, Betsey Johnson
ACCESSORIES
Gloves
Carolina Herrera, Marc Jacobs, Narciso Rodriguez, Doo Ri, Calvin Klein, Zac Posen
Wide Belts
Carolina Herrera
Oversized Plastic Sunglasses
Betsey Johnson, Grey Ant
Colorful Accessories
Marc Jacobs
1 comment February 13th, 2007
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