Did you happen to catch The Oprah Show today? Rita Wilson was on and she was making-over women who’d let “the frump” overtake their look. It was really amazing how much better the women looked and felt after their makeovers! And Rita Wilson is a breath of fresh air talking about the challenges of looking [...]
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Yes! But a few rules apply; keep the plaid shirt basic (no ruffles, etc.) and keep the other pieces conservative (the shirt is the focal point). Wear the shirt un-tucked so it hangs below the hem of the jacket and wear the jacket open. Plaid shirt at ShopBop.com, navy blazer from J. Crew, Gap skinny mid-rise [...] I like Tim Gunn, I think of him as the ambassador of good taste. I wish more men dressed as well as he does, he looks like he has high standards and really cares about his appearance. In the October issue of More Magazine, Tim helps a 55 year old woman take her wardrobe from silly to age [...] I think this is a great idea! Get a consultation before you get the haircut. I have schizo hair…straight in the winter and curly in the summer which has led to many a bad haircut. When I go to a stylist for the first time, I’m too embarrassed to say “hold everything” when I fear [...] This article, from Haper’s Bazaar.com, has great advice on refining your wardrobe as you get older. The message: buy better but buy less, an idea I’ve always subscribed to. Here’s the link to the article…Fabulous at Every Age and Price by Jennifer Alfano If I were challenged to wear white pants every day of the summer I could definitely do it! White pants can fit almost any occasion…here is my ultimate white pant collection: White silk trousers–these are perfect for any time you want to get dressed up a little or a lot and they’re great for early in the [...] I don’t read Glamour often; occasionally I’ll leaf through my daughter’s issues and I find it to be geared to 20-30 year olds. But this article from Glamour.com has some good advice for dressing slimmer without the typical stodgy recommendations like “wear a scarf near your face to draw attention up”… Originally published 1/13/2009 I just found the blog, Of A Certain Age and I think it’s going to become one of my favorites. The post on trading sweats for wrap tops and yoga pants really hit home. I sewed all day yesterday (Sunday) in ripped yoga pants and a sweat shirt and all day I was thinking, I have to find better [...] The untucked shirt thing has been hard for me to wear. I guess I liked the 80′s when a shirt tucked into a skirt or pants with a great belt would really make a statement. But, as I’ve said before, as you get older I think its important to keep up with the major trends. [...] Few men are as well dressed as Barack Obama. He has a formula for his classic style: one part perfectly fitted dark suit, one part crisp white shirt and one part conservative tie, usually in a solid red or blue. The result: he always looks confident and stylish. I’m sure he feels like he puts on a uniform everyday; [...] |
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