Tag: wardrobe basics for women
Silk Scarves for Women: How to Tie a Winter or Spring Scarf
Got a silk scarf in your closet, but don't know how to tie it? Use these tips to tie a winter scarf around your head and neck like a pro!
Nothing says sophisticated and chic like a few glamorous and unabashedly feminine silk scarves. Whether your scarf is square or oblong, or made of silk shantung or raw silk, this iconic wardrobe staple looks great with everything from denim paired with a white T-shirt to a tailored business suit.
When you want to add a Parisian vibe to your attire or infuse a little boho-chic into your ensemble, draw attention to your face or neck with a drop-dead gorgeous scarf tied expertly. Continue Reading
Womens Trench Coat: T is for Timeless Outerwear
The women’s trench coat was introduced into the 1920s and 1930s fashion lexicon when newly liberated women desired a crisp outwear alternative to pair with Coco Chanel’s menswear-inspired creations.
In the decades following this British invasion of outerwear, the trench coat remained a fashion choice for leggy models and secret agents (who were the only style patrons able to wear a belted coat adorned with D-rings, epaulets and flaps easily.)
Thanks to the multitude of women’s trench coat options now available at all prices, styles and sizes, the luxury-loving well-dressed woman and the recessionista, can both sport a luxe and fabulously smashing must-have trench. Continue Reading
How to Dress for a First Date
Want to learn how to dress for a date?
Dressing for a first date demands a drop-dead gorgeous ensemble that will impress a potential love match and keep your confidence soaring all night long.
In other words, you want to look amazing, dress well, and make his mouth drop when you enter the room.
While I was shot in the heart by cupid almost nine years ago and no longer need to dress for first dates, I remember all too well the single girl’s dating dress code dilemma.
Several years ago, my aha moment arrived when I realized that the well-dressed woman needs only 7 wardrobe items to wow a suitor and keep him begging for more of your sexy style profile. Here’s how: Continue Reading
Wedding Attire for Women: What to Wear to A Wedding
The proper wedding attire for guests of the bride or groom is often a fashion conundrum.
You want to be the envy of your stylish gaggle of girlfriends in the latest designer frock, but you do not want to upstage the blushing bride on her wedding day intentionally.
Here’s how to answer the dreaded and age-old question, “What should women wear to a wedding?” Continue Reading
Dress for a Job Interview: What Should Women Wear to a Job Interview?
How do you dress for a job interview?
The old rule in job interview attire for women was simple: Wear a blue or black suit, add a white blouse and accessorize with a simple string of pearls.
Today, the rules of what women should wear to a job interview can leave you exasperated, stressed-out and overwhelmed.
According to University of Toledo psychology professor, Dr. Frank Bernieri, first impressions are formed within 30 seconds and often make the crucial difference in a job interview or a first date.
That’s why you cannot afford to make a first impression mistake.
Considering today’s recessionary times, wearing the wrong clothes to a job interview could kill your chance of a new career, before your firm grip clasps the interviewer’s right hand.
But you can learn what to wear to a job interview, and wow your potential boss with your personality and appropriate attire. Continue Reading
