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The question: Can a woman of a certain age wear the fresh, new full skirt silhouette without looking like she shopped in the Junior’s Department? The answer: Yes, with a few caveats… the skirt has to be the right length, not too short, not too long, this just above the knee length is a good choice The scene: A summer day at the office when the dress code is casual but you still want to look pulled together The outfit: Wear denim, but this time in a pencil skirt with a crisp shirt and a summery espadrille. Finish with turquoise accents (Click on pictures for more information) The scene: A summer day at the office The look: Gray and white looks cool and chic; pair a surprisingly flattering Banana Republic shirred linen skirt with a very fitted top (a Velvet bodysuit!). Add strappy wedges and keep the jewelry simple with sculptural shapes (Click on pictures for more information) Hint: Yes, you can wear this [...] The scene: An afternoon outdoor summer wedding The look: Erin Fetherston designed the perfect summer wedding dress–sophisticated, ladylike and floaty–add delicate silver accessories to complete the look (Click on pictures for more information) The scene: A hot summer day and cool comfort is utmost, but you don’t like wearing shorts The look: Light weight pants and a breezy sleeveless top are a cool alternative to shorts. Pair J. Crew elastic waist pants with a cool Rag & Bone tank (wear a white knit tank underneath for coverage and depth), [...] The scene: A cocktail party in the city…or at the club…or…at a fundraising event The look: Another beautiful dress from Ann Taylor…pair this elegant, classic dress with an updated strappy black sandal. Now is the time to pile on the accessories, topping the look off with a conversation starting Ed Hardy bag (Click on pictures for [...] The scene: A hot summer night and you have a hot date The look: His eyes will be on you in this lovely Ann Taylor silk dress and the tough but feminine Cole Haan sandal will make your legs look a mile long. Keep the accessories simple, and let you shine through (Click on pictures for more information) Hint: [...] The scene: Hot weather has arrived and you’re looking for work-worthy cool, comfortable clothes The look: Go with a sophisticated silk shirtdress from Banana Republic (on sale!) and spice it up with a Cole Haan belt, killer black sandals, dangling earrings and spiciest of all…a raspberry hobo (Click on pictures for more information) 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 [...] This one is for you, Karen… The scene: A casual day at work or a day of running errands and lunch with a friend The look: Pair slouchy linen DKNY shorts with the simplest black fitted T. Now, make it an outfit with tough/chic accessories–a great belt, just this side of funky Coach sandals, an armful of black and [...] |
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