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Shape Shifters: What to wear when your weight fluctuates

Help! My weight fluctuates! I have nothing to wear and too many clothes. Sounds familiar? Let's help this reader figure out what to buy + what to wear when your weight fluctuates. Derek Lam Asymmetrical Blouse Dear Sharon: I have a yo-yo weight that regularly fluctuates so I have an overstuffed closet with little to wear that's the right size at the moment. I have clothes that are too large and clothes that are too small, but barely a thing that fits me right now. I don't want to throw out what's snug in hopes that it will soon look nice on me. I struggle with finding flattering clothes that fit every day. How can I figure my wardrobe out? I

Verena Kerth attends Herlitz during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2014

I'll Have What She's Having: Not too hot, not too cold summer boots + how to wear booties off-season I know, I know. It's getting to that time where you want to wear something new but you're still settled in the final days of summer (can you believe how fast it flew by?) and not quite up to investing in more warm weather clothing. Surely, it's still too sunny to think fall. So what to wear? Summer boots, the kind that can transition to fall have your name written all over it! Low heel ankle booties have been on the radar for a few seasons (thank you Isabel Marant & all those Parisian girls), and don't seem to be losing

Honestly, how can you not resist a photo of a bulldog in leopard drag? All kidding & a cute dog picture aside, each of us have, at least once, committed a fashion faux pas. Albeit, intentionally or not, we have all suffered from the crimes of fashion to some degree. Listen up, it happens. Even if it was back in the day… the day of perms and massive earrings. (I think that was called the 80s and MTV style). Look at our cute bulldog gal above. Do you think that her curly hair flatters her saggy turkey neck? What about all that leopard? A little animal magnetism overload perhaps? What should she/we do? Put our head in the sand and stay clear of

I'll Have What She"s Having: Do you want a versatile dress that goes from summer to fall with a few styling tweaks? Kate Moss is wearing a gorgeous Prada one for some styling inspiration. I know it's late in the season and you may not want to buy another summer item, especially if the sale isn't too great. I get it. Me too. But, what if you found a versatile dress (maybe even in your own closet), that happens to be a LBD to make life easier, and always looks chic AND is transitional into the next season? The perfect fit and flare little black dress is it! Just look at Kate Moss in Prada, above, and ask no more.

I'll Have What She's Having: Musician Rita Ora makes a case for big shoulder pads in Ungaro, and it worked! Shoulder pads, one of those fads we all said we hoped never to come back, are back... Yes you read right, big shoulder pads have been making a return on runways as of late for a bolder silhouette, that can actually come in handy. What makes these big shoulder pads relevant & modern? >>WEAR THE TREND NOW: How to Wear the Stronger Shoulder First off, the way that Rita Ora styled the look with a mannish skinny belt and classic pointed toe pumps, is both figure flattering (rember, they balance curvier hips) and a throwback to Hollywood glamour. Everything about

An array of summer pants styles & a head's from resort 2014 too!

Nothing like a wardrobe update by way of some the best summer pants and how to wear them. Get your game on with a plethora of style options from the new crop to full-out sidewalking grazing palazzo. I've got you covered on what to wear now and into the next couple of seasons. >> RELATED: The five best trends from resort to wear now Flare Pants Gwyneth Paltrow makes a case for long & elegant flare pants The flare leg pant has become a workwear staple. Add a higher heel and a bare shouldered top and you have a perennial style godsend. Just look how pretty & chic Gwyneth Paltrow looks above, in her legs for days style that is

Head scarves from the Fendi Resort 2014 collection

I don't know about you, well I do when I look back at those retro photos, but many a day/night in the 80's was spent wearing a twisted head scarf. Or pretty schmatta, if you will. Well, the cute little scarf continues to make a runway comeback. This time, thank you Silvia Venturini Fendi and Karl Lagerfeld for including the heady styling in the Fendi resort 2014 collection, pictured above. It's an easy look to try. My favorite twist is: Hold the ends together and twist the scarf around Shorter scarves can be tied off to the side or behind the nape of your neck Longer scarves are best when twisted at the forehead for a take on a turban and

Try a few insider stylist tricks to show off your girls with gusto! Dear Sharon: I'm going through a style metamorphosis and finally coming to terms with my curves, albeit wanting to make my B's look more like C's- without surgery. I want to show off my figure but have no idea how to accentuate cleavage. I have a few special occasions coming up and feel like it's my time to manifest my Sofia Vergara moment! Please help. (J.C.via Fashion Advice) >> MORE: Stylist Advice First off, you need to be sure that it is an appropriate situation to be flaunting your lady bumps. The last you thing you want to do is be in a professional (unless that's your profession, wink, wink)

Our latest reader style question asks what to wear to a Baptism. Can she wear a mini dress to her child's baptism? Is short too short for a religious occasion? Let's discuss… Next month my daughter's baptism. I’m thinking of wearing my H&M white lace mini dress, pictured above, with navy peep toe heels and a navy blazer (if the weather requires it). My problem is this, the dress is so short to wear alone in church? I've thought of a dressy pair of shorts, but what color and would that be OK given the occasion? Can I wear a mini dress to my child's baptism? (Lisa via Fashion Advice) >> RELATED: Age Appropriate Shorts And What Leggings To Wear To A Wedding Congrats on the baptism! Joyous

I just bought these beautiful Jeffrey Campbell Martini Studded Ballerina Flats and I don't know what to wear with them. I've tried to get some help from friends, but they think the shoes are "too gold" or "tacky." I was thinking about taking them back but I don't want to because I love them. Can you please give me some ideas or suggestions? I can't figure what kind of tops or dresses to wear with them. Thanks, I've attached a link to the shoes for you,. (E.E. via Fashion Advice) >>MORE: Flats Yup, those shoes could go either way--cool or super tacky. It's all matter of what you wear with them. As a rule, when you wear flashy shoes, or flashy

I have rule around here about never wearing vintage too literally when it's a style that YOU wore in its first fashion outing as it seriously dates you... in other words, makes you look o-l-d. So if you watched I Love Lucy in anything other than a rerun, skip this look. But for the rest of us, why not try a midi-length, flippy & full 50's inspired skirt for some summer dash? It looks great as an airy summer dress or for a big night out. And you know I've been loving this look for awhile.-- S.H. Jasmine Trinca in Miu Miu (left) and Naomi Watts in Dolce & Gabbana (right) Cannes Do Chic: After seasons of body-con &

Peplum pairings... what has become a favorite silhouette in many wardrobes can still be perplexing when it comes to deciding on what to wear with a peplum top. Let's solve that... Dear Sharon: I recently purchased a sheer lace peplum top. Because of the fabric and two-toned colors that is has I'm stumped on what to wear it with. I was thinking stripe shorts but I'm not sure if stripes will flatter my figure. (K.J. via Fashion Advice? >>RELATED: Peplum Style Tips It's peplum pairings time! The feminine silhouette can go girly cutesy or super chic, depending on what you wear with it. Sanctuary Vintage Lace Peplum Top at Nordstrom Let's tackle the bareness first, either strapless and oozing with Cannes Do

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Shape Shifters: What to wear when your weight fluctuates

How to wear booties + what summer boots to transition to fall

6 Crimes of Fashion: Have you committed a fashion faux pas?

How to Wear It: A versatile dress to wear from summer to fall, year after year. Look at Kate Moss in Prada for fit and flare inspiration!

How to Wear It- Flashback Big Shoulder Pads Are In, But Are They Right For You?

Stylist Advice- Dressing a Very Petite Hourglass Figure

Let’s talk about summer pants! The 5 best pant styles & how to wear them

Quick summer styling note: The 80s twisted head scarf is back, thank you Fendi!

How to accentuate cleavage? Tips and tricks to bust out without surgery

A Reader Asks: What to wear to a Baptism?

Stylist Advice- What to wear with really flashy shoes

Are you game for vintage style? Try a full 50’s inspired skirt [HINT: It’s all over Cannes]

Stylist Advice- What to wear with a peplum top

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