I recently received a very generous ‘donation’ of business suits from a colleague who was downsizing before moving. I was ecstatic! I knew that the clothing she was passing to me would be of considerably nicer quality than I normally buy for myself. Now if they will only fit… But it got me to thinking […]
I still remember the time when everyone dressed up to take a flight somewhere. Nowadays at the airport, it seems you have either the business travelers in their suits or the vacation travelers in their sweatpants. Personally, I prefer something in the middle, but still comfortable! There are several keys to maintaining comfort and convenience […]
Whether you are looking to revamp your entire wardrobe or just need to spice it up a little, it can be an expensive undertaking. But you don’t have to break the bank to look like a million bucks. There are ways to still update your closet and stay within your budget. Spend – The best […]
As we have discussed, there are five primary body shapes (pear, column, apple, hourglass, and strawberry). And for almost all women, the only thing that comes close to the pain of swimsuit shopping is the agony of jeans shopping. But there really is a style of jeans that flatters any body type. The Pear is […]
Whether you are angling for a new profile picture on a dating site or want to show off that fabulous vacation spot, the selfie is the way to go. And we have all seen good examples and bad examples, so let’s take a look at a few ways to minimize the chances of our picture […]
Now obviously a “professional” wardrobe varies based on your profession. A first-grade teacher dresses much differently than a bank executive. However, I plan to focus on traditionally business attire. Some minimalists might disagree with this list, but I prefer practical minimalism which is so much more manageable for most people. The most basic list includes: […]
While the cool weather still seems a bit far off, fall weather and fashion are going to be here before we know it. But how do we make the transition easier on our pocketbook? The key to transitioning your wardrobe from summer into fall is layering. With a little planning, you can really maximize the […]
We have taken a look at the most flattering clothing for each body type, but let us take a moment for a more personal (albeit sometimes painful) clothing issue — swimsuits. For most of us, swimsuit shopping is almost as much fun as a root canal. But if you go to the store better informed […]
As we have learned, Strawberry is sort of the opposite of the Pear, and characterized by broad shoulders, typically a generous bust, a wide back, narrow hips, and sometimes a flat behind. Your best feature is usually lean, shapely legs. This shape is essentially an inverted triangle. There are numerous ways to flatter and accentuate […]
As we have learned, the Hourglass body shape is defined by a figure that has an equal balance of shoulders/bust and hips with terrific waist definition. By many experts, this shape is considered the ‘ideal’ body shape. Do keep in mind that some people can have a secondary body shape. For example, if your hips […]
