[…] dress and didn’t wear the earrings. I wore the earrings once in college with that discarded prom dress – this time to a fraternity formal. I don’t know if I have ever worn the earrings since. However they are cute so I held on to them. I always keep accessories that are in good […]
The slip skirt is a garment that has been in and out of fashion for decades. In the 1920s, slips as we know now became popular to ration fabrics; you could rewear a slip instead of adding a lining to a skirt or dress. Slips became a fashion statement thanks to both the dress […]
[…] to wear. Like everything else I have from Dobbin Clothing, this dress fits and flatters my curves so nicely straight out of the box. This is the kind of dress that can be worn all four seasons of the year and all levels of formality with a quick change of accessories. I featured this […]
[…] usually. I can’t get behind socks with dress shoes, I won’t wear jeans to the theater, and I believe bras should be under wraps. Now that I know the history behind it, I am more comfortable with wearing white after Labor Day. But some style rules are meant to be broken. The most significant […]
[…] and blouse lengths you add, the more you need to adjust, and the less chance things will pair nicely together. Choosing all straight or slim leg pants keeps things simple. This winter you’ll find me in heavyweight ponte leggings from NYDJ, black twill skinny jeans from NYDJ, and a few different straight or skinny […]
[…] are comfortable, practical, and I will show below that they can also be quite versatile offering tips on how to style them for a range of different kinds of outfits. This post was originally published in 2015… a whole decade ago! When I was asked this question, I went into my archives and decided […]
[…] this time of year. Frank Sinatra and Andy Williams wearing Christmas sweaters before they were deemed “ugly” Christmas-themed sweaters became popular in the 1950s, with patterns teaching knitters how to incorporate a reindeer or snowflake into their work. In the 60s, and 70s, stores began selling Christmas-themed sweaters, and they were worn as stylish […]
[…] Black Trousers from Ann Taylor Black Trousers. A simple pair of black trousers that fit well will be a great addition to your wardrobe and will make knits already in your closet work-appropriate. This season you can find pants in almost any silhouette, so it’s easy to find one that flatters your figure. A […]
