Sharon Haver - FocusOnStyle.com Casual Chic posts

Bend a Trend, forever stylish… How to modify fashion trends to suit any age and any figure

How to modify fashion trends to suit any age and any figure Bend a Trend, forever stylish... How to modify fashion trends to suit any age and any figure. Related: Age Approriate Denim / Men's Style 50 Dear Sharon: I am a 36-year-old business woman and mybest friend is ten years older. Every time we go shopping together she makes fun of what I pick out and tells me, dress your age, you're not 26!ö But, I am not 46 either. She always tells me, "if it's not classic, you can't wear it.What to do? I am not a fashion expert. I need help about what not to wear at my age to look good?! --Can I, Should I, Could

Put An End to Frumpy Mom Jeans

Put An End to Frumpy Mom Jeansů Slimming advice to stay fashionable at any age. Tips to find figure flattering and age appropriate Slimming advice to stay fashionable at any age. Tips to find figure flattering and age appropriate jeans. Dear Sharon: I was always thin until four years ago when I gave up smoking and gained 30 pounds. So far, I have lost 15 pounds and am presently more average size than slim. I know it's a healthier choice but I am having trouble feeling good about how I look in slacks or jeans. I "get" how I shouldn't wear anything too small nor am I hung up on size. However, my grown daughter dropped a bombshell on me

How to wear jeans to a party… Advice on dressing up jeans

How to wear jeans to a party… Advice on dressing up jeans I'm invited to my friend's 40th birthday party. The party will be at a million dollar penthouse here in San Diego. Although my friends are California casual, would it be ok to wear "dressed up" jeans? I'm thinking jeans, strappy heels, a cute sleeveless shirt and a jacket? HELP advice is welcome.(San Diego, CA) I couldn't think of anything more modern than a pair of great fitting jeans, some sexy sandals, and a feminine top for a casual party at someone's home or a night out. Since jeans have an automatic dressed down feel, they are the perfect prop to play up a super feminine or glitzy blouse

How to Wear Shorts: The good, the bad, and the very ugly…

Dearest Readers: For this week’s FocusOnStyle.com’s 15 year online anniversary online post, let's take a look back at how you can beat the heat in style with shorts and how you can avoid the pitfalls of going uber casual with a little style motivation. Either by a reader email or asked in one of my courses or one on one stylist sessions, I've always considered servicing FocusOnStyle readers by helping them get the most out of their looks & lives that they can. Enjoy this week’s throwback post! – S.H Yes, casual summer clothing can be attractive. Fashion do's, don'ts, tips on how to wear shorts. Fashion do's, don'ts, tips on how to wear shorts Dear Sharon: I was wondering whether shorts are all about the same length, with only the waist

Winter dress tips to be the ultimate Ice Queen

How to look sleek when it's zero degrees... How to look sleek when it's zero degrees… Winter dress tips to be the ultimate Ice Queen Do you have any suggestions on what to wear to a formal wine tasting where some walking around the city between dining and tasting occurs? Is it acceptable and normal to see women in fishnets, sexy dresses and heels in very cold temperature? Or, am I more likely to see women in dressy slacks and sequin tops? And, how about sweaters or shawls? I am assuming that the apartment will be rather chilly. I want to look sleek with zero degree temps and really appreciate the help. (Great Falls, VA) Dressing up when it's frigid

Low Rise Jeans… High Marks to Defy Age

Low Rise Jeans… High Marks to Defy Age I am in dire need of expert fashion advice. I am 36 years old with two young children under 10. Am I too old to wear ultra low-rise jeans and/or smart, casual ultra low rise pants? I am very thin with very good abdominals. The low cut fits well and my husband and I think they look very good, but is this style simply reserved for young women? Also, I bought my very first pair of open toed shoes. They are silver high heel dress shoes. My husband thinks they look like something a "Hoochie Mama" would wear. I don't even know how to wear them-period! What color clothing can I wear

MODERN MOM– TURNING 30 IN STYLE…

It's all about easy pieces and the right hit of makeup for terrific casual style It's all about easy pieces and the right hit of makeup for terrific casual style 8 great ways to get casual right now Dear Sharon:I will be turning 30 soon and I need some advice on fashion. I dress casually most of the time since I'm astay-at-home mom. But, when I do go out for fun or to my child's school, I try to look nice. My problem is I feel like I am still dressing like a 23 year old. I want to dress more my age so I can fit in with the other mothers but I don't want to look like June

I'm not sure what to wear on the airplane to visit an old boyfriend out of state. When I walk off the plane, the first impression that I want him to have of me needs to be a GOOD one! I want to wear the right outfit that's casual and fun without looking too contrived or like I tried too hard. Movie stars and supermodels always look just right when you see them in airports and that's the look that I want! I'm thirty-years-old and like simple things with not a lot of frou-frou! Please, please help me with my "airplane chic" look so I can appear stylish, put together, and elegant. Thank you so much! (Nashville, TN) First

Squash the Blue Suit- Lisa Ling’s tips on how to dress for success, the cool way

How to dress for success can get confusing, especially in a fashionably laid back industry. I reached out to Lisa Ling for some of her personal tips. The View's Lisa Ling Tips Us Off About WHAT TO WEAR FOR A JOB INTERVIEW IN A CASUAL INDUSTRY Initial impressions count. In a flash, your total guise is snapped into a visual Polaroid. Sure, resume, personality, and communication skills all are part of the final hiring decision, but nothing can wipe out that first instant recall from someone's memory. And, your style of dress is key. I asked Lisa Ling, co-host of The View and Dryel spokesperson what her thoughts are about dressing to impress in a fashionably laid back industry. After

Matching Leathers

How to match leathers for a polished chic look I have chocolate brown leather pants that I would like to wear out in the evening. Is a light brown suede, outdoorsy jacket tacky to wear with these pants? (Kettering, OH) The most important thing about coordinating leather and suede is that the color, weight, and finish blend. For a fairly regular casual night out, you can probably fake them together by pulling in another soft texture, like a cashmere turtleneck . If the occasion is more formal, you may want to add a dressier wool jacket. Ruff hewn leather is very modern, don't match a well-worn finish with something totally done like pearlized, glazed, or patent leather… keep finishes like

What To Do When Classic Becomes Scarce Dear Sharon: When I saw the retail invasion of hip hugging, bellbottom, dangling, faded blue jeans I thought the cool kids today are going to be hippies again. Since I am mid-forty, I could relate to this trend. However, who would have thought that when it came time to replenish my classic straight-leg jeans stock, I would be faced with the dilemma of only seeing this hippie style or women's casual/dress jeans that have elastic waists or pleated fronts in the stores? I no longer can wear the styles I wore when I was a teenager and suddenly cannot find basic five-pocket "normal jeans". Even my favorite jean is now cut differently. I was so

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