How Much is Too Much Christmas Clothing?
The holidays are fast approaching. Christmas sweaters, blouses, ties, scarves, necklaces, and earrings are for sale everywhere. The ugly sweater is popular again this year. Holiday apparel is fun to...
View ArticleThoughts About Athletic Shoes
Gym shoes, tennis shoes, athletic shoes . . . they go by many names. The athletic shoe trend for women started years ago with women wearing them to work and then changing into work shoes (professional...
View ArticleNew Year, New You?
The coming of another year often finds people making resolutions. Eating healthier. Exercising. Getting more sleep. Many of us have a hard time sticking to our resolutions. A few weeks into the new...
View ArticleWhat Message Does Your Jacket Send?
Jackets can have very different looks and send different messages depending on the fit, fabric, and color. Some jackets send a message of authority; others send a message of approachability. Softer...
View ArticleTrends or Classics?
The fashion industry, along with major designers, have the consumer on a merry go round. Styles change as we speak. They are dictated even before the clothes are in the stores. When the clothes make it...
View ArticleSuit Jackets
Suit jackets for both men and women have been making a comeback the past few years. I love jackets because they add a finishing touch to an outfit. The men’s fashion industry has started making...
View ArticleLegging-Style Pants – Business Casual or Professional Dress?
Leggings are making their way into the world of professional dress. Legging-style pants provide a very slim pant that does not hug the calf and falls easy around the ankle. Business casual leggings do...
View ArticleSleeveless in C-Suite
Recently published photos of female CEOs wearing sleeveless dresses have made a statement. Jan Field, president of McDonald’s USA 2012, and Madeline McIntosh, chief executive of Penguin Random House,...
View ArticleNecklace Collar
Ruth Bader Ginsburg served as a United States Supreme Court Justice from 1933 until her recent death. She was the second women to serve. Ginsburg was a small woman in stature. Her statement collar...
View ArticleThe Virtual Wardrobe
These days many people are working from home. Because their only interaction with colleagues is in front of the computer, it’s easy to fall into a pattern of wearing the same clothing items. For those...
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