Smart Casual for Fall from the Fabuliss Closet Part 4 of 4…Printed Top & Cords +
Many of you stick with solid colors and I understand. Prints can feel like A LOT when you try them on. But when you find good top layers, they can be a great way to add interest, express style and express personality. Paired with a fine whale cord – excellent for keeping legs warm in cold weather – these outfits are great for the relaxed business professional dress code at the office. What works: A small, busy and low-contrast print placed on the upper half of my...
Read MoreSmart Casual for Fall from the Fabuliss Closet Part 3 of 4…Dress Pants +
When it comes to dressing up, a fine knit dress pant in the right cut can go a long way. These brown pants are a great neutral that goes with a variety of options. What works: A pretty ruffle is a great way to add femininity to a corporate look. Wearing the lightest color on the inside of a dark layer is a taller and leaner look than if I had done the reverse. A heeled bootie with my pants hemmed correctly (about half way down the heel) helps add length to my legs. A strong top...
Read MoreSmart Casual for Fall from the Fabuliss Closet Part 2 of 4…Jeans +
I always tell clients that a pair of dark denim jeans in the right fit are a great way to move the needle from weekend to work. First, the dark color will always make legs look longer. Second, they are closer to dress pants because they don’t immediately scream “jeans.” Here is an analysis of three looks based on the same jeans, shell and heeled booties. What works: The color flow of all three outfits makes my silhouette appear tall and thin. The shapes of...
Read MoreSmart Casual for Fall from the Fabuliss Closet Part 1 of 4…Jackets + Skirt + Boots
I have been eagerly awaiting Fall since day 2 of this past summer’s heat and humidity in Minneapolis/St. Paul. Recently, on one of the cooler days, it was time to review what’s in the closet and what will work this season and what is ready to be donated. Here is the first breakdown of outfits based on the same skirt, boots, shell and necklace paired with three different jackets. What works: The first two jackets have good shape and structure for my rectangle...
Read MorePants + Boots for Fall/Winter…from Work to Weekend
One of the exciting changes of season in the Midwest is that we get to change up our footwear. It’s getting time to put the open-toed shoes away and bring on the boots. Whether you are shopping online or shopping your closet, there are boots that belong at work and boots that are fine for the weekend. In general…. …the flatter the heel, the more casual the boot. …with untucked pants the most visible part of your boot will be the toe and the heel. Shop...
Read MoreLegwear for Fall/Winter – Do This, Not That
Faithful reader Emily asked the following: With cooler weather here (or so it seems) – what’s your expert opinion on tights? Bare legs just seem so wrong (or brave) as the temperature drops. Inquiring minds want to know. . . Well, my expert opinion is to go with what your body needs. There is nothing stylish about frostbite on the legs! In general, if legwear is not nude, it should match either your shoe or whatever color dominates the skirted section of your outfit for...
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