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Cashmere Vs. Viscose

Cashmere. Just uttering the word can make the most unflappable gal stir. This soft, sumptuous fabric often offers uncomplicated comfort and impeccable elegance all in one. Viscose, on the other hand, won’t likely incite the same deep-seated...

How to Add Colors to Black Attire

Sure, a head-to-toe black outfit is effortlessly chic, but it can look a bit blah without something to special to make it pop. Don’t be afraid to introduce color to your usual go-to black dress or outfit. Black is the perfect plain base that...

What Is SoHo Chic?

SoHo, short for South of Houston, is one of New York City's most desirable neighborhoods and prime shopping spots -- located South of Houston Street in lower Manhattan. The SoHo chic style has embraced the artistic, bohemian roots of the...

What Is a Drop Waist Belt?

A drop-waist belt is nothing more than a low-slung belt moonlighting under another name. These belts are meant to be worn low on the hips, not cinched around your waist. If you're used to wearing your belts in the traditional way, it can take some...

How to Fold a Tartan Kilt

The traditional tartan kilt is made of about 7 yards of fabric and is only worn by men. However, as they might say in Scotland, it's a wee bit complicated to put on correctly. If you've got a special man in your life who wants to flaunt his...

Tricks for Looking Slim in Mini Dresses

If you’ve got legs to die for or have been putting in some extra hours at the gym, flaunting what you’ve got in a mini dress can be just the way to show off. Since a mini dress can be an unforgiving clothing item in the figure...

What Colors Match With a Black & Yellow Dress?

Every gal needs a cute, flirty dress she can turn to when she needs to shake things up. When it comes to patterns, or two or more colors, it can be tricky to get the balance right with the rest of your look. Don’t skip your beautiful black...

What Are Swing Sweaters?

Almost every girl with a little vintage flair has a swing sweater in her closet. Along with the Little Black Dress and white T-shirt, many consider this type of sweater or coat an absolute staple for winter, spring and autumn. It's not only that...

What Kind of Earrings to Wear With a Ruffle Neck Dress

Need to accessorize your favorite ruffle-neck dress, but you don’t want to make a fashion faux pas? There’s no need to panic. You can add a glow to your pretty face -- without overpowering your fancy and frilly neckline -- with the...

Rules of Accessorizing

Not accessorizing is like not wearing underwear -- you can do it when you feel low-key, but it's not a good strategy every single day. The right accessories can make or break an outfit, so knowing the rules of accessorizing is crucial to creating...

How to Relax Taffeta

Although a clean, crisp look is chic in formal wear, no girl wants to get stuck spending an entire evening in stiff, unforgiving fabrics. Taffeta, a shiny, plain weave material favored by designers for its ability to hold structural elements like...

The Meaning of Tea Length Dresses

You may not wear lace gloves or a cute apron, but a tea length dress can make you feel just as ladylike as the stars of yesteryear. These dresses fall somewhere between a long gown and above-the-knee dress and are a common option for brides who...

What Kind of Dress to Wear for the New Year?

Dressing to ring in the New Year requires attention to detail; you want to make your outfit special, even if only to you. Whether you’re putting on the Ritz or keeping it casual, choose a chic dress to wear for the New Year. Celebrating the...

What Kind of Dresses or Skirts Do You Wear Casual Low-Heeled Boots With?

Casual winter boots with low, sturdy heels help you navigate the treacherous elements of winter. With a plethora of styles to choose from, putting together a streamlined outfit takes some thought. Popular shearling-lined arctic woolies slide on...

What Kind of Jacket to Wear With a Dress With a High Neckline?

Every gal knows, putting together the perfect ensemble takes time and effort. One misstep and you can blow your whole look. If you've decided to wear a frock with a high neckline, whether it be a full or mock turtleneck, don't cover up this detail...

What Kind of Shoes Should You Wear With a Vintage Slip Dress?

You may have the perfect vintage slip dress, but deciding on the right footwear can create a little fashion confusion. Basically, your decision boils down to what kind of mood you want to create with your look. Since shoes help put the period at...

What Kind of Dress Should a Long-Legged Girl Wear?

Having long legs isn’t such a bad problem to have, now, is it? Still, having long legs can make it a bit difficult to find a dress that emphasizes your best features while downplaying some others that may not be your favorite. Fear not...

What Kind of Going-Out Dress Can You Wear Leggings With?

You might have noticed that leggings are touted as the epitome of trashy or casual fashion. There are heated debates, op-eds and blog posts contemplating whether leggings can work on their own as pants and whether they can appropriately be dressed...

Alternative Evening Wear

When you've got a long lineup of weddings, parties and other evening events on your agenda, the same old dress-and-heels combo can get boring. You don't want to wear the same sedate gown to each event, so why limit yourself to department-store...

Different Ways to Wear a Short Sleeve Sweater Dress

The sweater dress is a classic look that will never go out of style. After all, it’s been around since Twiggy rocked the runways and is still going strong! A short-sleeved sweater dress is super versatile. It can take you from spring to...

The Trick for a No-Bra Dress

The date is in the bag, the dress is gorgeous and the shoes are to die for, even if they are better for sitting than standing. You found the right dress to complement your eye color and your frame, but there’s only one problem: it has a...

Casual Ways to Wear a Racerback

When you hear the term "racerback," it may immediately conjure up images of exercise wear or fancy dresses. While racerbacks certainly make an appearance within these garments, rocking them with your daily casual look is easily...

Dresses to Wear When Giving a Speech as a Woman

You're lined up to give a speech and you're really looking forward to it. Hey, you're a gorgeous glamor queen, and with your confidence and skills, you know you're going to knock it out of the park. Showing up to the event in a miniskirt with...

What Heels to Wear With Tube Dresses?

Tube dresses are one of the most versatile kinds of dresses -- they're strapless, so you can wear virtually anything on your shoulders or show off your skin. If you've got a basic, bodycon tube dress, throw on a boyfriend blazer and a long...

Dress Silhouette Types

If you're on your way to shop for dresses with friends, give yourself a quick refresher course if you feel like your silhouette vocabulary is a bit rusty. Whether you have a particular dress shape that works best for you or if you're looking for...

How to Dress With Personality

Best- and worst-dressed lists and fashion do’s and don’ts are everywhere. A lot of people out there will tell you what to wear and when to wear it. Ignore them. When you dress with personality -- your personality -- you’re never...

How Should You Wear Your Hair if Your Are Wearing a Spaghetti Strap Dress?

When you’re rocking a spaghetti-strap style, give thought about the ‘do that will finish your ensemble in style. If you’ve got the length, you could go with a chic updo, or leave your mane long and flowing. Shorter lengths...

Differences in Swiss Lace & French Lace Hairpieces

Swiss lace and French lace may bring to mind your granny’s tablecloth or a ruffled dress your mom made you wear to your piano recital, but these terms also refer to material used in the base of hairpieces, also known as wigs. But before you...

Heels to Wear With an Orange Dress

Going with an orange dress can be bold, or bad, depending on your accessories. Shoes are accessory No. 1 to consider. Beyonce goes with clean white, Kelly Rowland goes a la Elvis with blue suede and Michelle Obama with classy gold. The color you...

What Are Buckskin Dresses?

Buckskin, or treated leather made from deer hide, is a relatively uncommon type of garment leather with its own particular set of properties. Buckskin dresses embody not only the desirable physical qualities of the hide itself, but rich traditions...

What Shoes Should I Wear With an Apple Dress?

When today’s woman discovers Shabby Apple, she falls big. The all-female-run company’s unique marketing promise speaks to women assaulted by new fashion that doesn’t always fit their sensibilities or bodies. The Shabby Apple...

Can I Wear a Dress With Zipper in the Front As a Jacket?

Fashion is all about playing with what you've got. There isn't a right or wrong way to do it, and multiple pieces can have a wealth of different uses. If you've ever worn a button down as a jacket or a scarf as a belt, you know more than anyone...

What Color Pumps Can I Wear With a Bright Yellow Dress?

Ditch that safe, plain little black dress this season and work the hottest trend right now, the little yellow dress. The LYD is fun, flirty and a standout. Don't blend into the crowd, work that LYD to its full potential. Just because your dress is...

Dresses to Wear in the Cold

Just because the mercury dips to rude levels doesn’t mean you shouldn’t dress the part of a fierce fashionista at those times when you need to brave the elements dressed on the fancy side. If you’re creative and imaginative, you...

Is a Dress Made Out of Viscose Dressy Enough for Evening Attire?

It’s not always what you wear, but how you wear it. Dresses made from viscose can be the perfect choice for an evening event. It’s all about what’s best for you, and how you put your look together. Don’t shy away from the...

When to Wear a Long Rayon Crinkle Dress

Maxi dresses are on trend, adorable and feminine, especially when they’ve got a little flair. A rayon dress with a crinkle texture is a one-piece ensemble. These dresses come in many colors and styles, with or without various...

What Is the Meaning of Hollow on a Dress?

The term "hollow" for a dress refers to the base or hollow of your neck, not something hollow in a dress. It is a point on your body used in measuring the length of a wedding dress. If it is too short your ankles will show and if it's...

Can You Wear Pointy Toed Heels With Dresses?

The pointy-toed heel -- uncomfortable, yes, but its haute style is totally worth it. No longer are these shoes reserved for witches or old maids; they've made a total comeback and are seriously stylish. If you are thinking of delving into the...

The Shorts to Wear Under a Dress

No matter how daring a fashionista you may be, sometimes even the cutest sexy dress in your closet is just a tad bit too short. You know, the one that you can't dare to bend over in or the one that might show up in a tag on your social media page...

Dresses to Wear With Mary Janes

When Carrie from "Sex and the City" shrieked with pleasure in one episode over finding a pair of Manolo Blahnik Mary Janes in the "Vogue" magazine accessories closet, it was with good reason. Not just because Manolos are the shoe equivalent of...

Shoes to Wear With Sweater Dresses

Once the weather starts to turn cooler, it's time to trade in your lemonade for hot tea. It's also time to trade in all those cute little sundresses for more substantial sweater dresses. Then comes another styling conundrum: What to wear on your...

Cute Dresses to Wear to Meet the Parents

"Meet the Parents" is a hilarious movie, but meeting your significant other's parents is not so funny when it happens in real life. Introducing yourself to your crush's mom and dad can induce fear and intimidation even if you're the most...

What Kind of Shoes Do You Wear With a Fancy Belle Dress?

When you’re getting ready to head out for a night on the town and have on your fanciest belle-style dress, pairing the perfect pair of shoes is just the right thing to complement your overall look. Consider the length and style of your dress...

How to Wear Snakeskin

Available in authentic and imitation versions, snakeskin can be a lot of fun to wear, but many women fear they will end up looking like they belong in the jungle with Tarzan and the apes. The biggest issue when wearing a statement material like...

Design History of Drop Waist Sweater Dresses

Sweater dresses are a comfy, chic solution to casual winter wear, but they're not a new one. A drop waist sweater dress can hearken back to the glamor of the 1920s or the bold mod movement of the 1960s, depending on the styling. Today's drop-waist...

How to Look Chic Wearing a Sweater Dress

For some fashionistas, fall is the best time of the year because many fashion faves make a return to the closet. From knee-high boots to supple sweaters, it's like a wardrobe fiesta trying on new fall trends. The sweater dress is one of the those...

The Best Hair to Wear With an A-Line Dress

So, you've got your hands on a sweet little A-line dress and you are ready to rock that baby. But when you slip into it, your daily go-to hairstyle just isn't cutting it. You need a special 'do that can make you feel as fancy and fabulous as you...

Dresses to Wear in the Tropics

Packing for the tropics means packing light. You'll want to pack mostly casual dresses, unless you're going for a professional conference. Let's face it, the fabrics used for dressier clothing are often way too hot for everyday tropical wear. Keep...

Dresses to Wear in Vegas

"Anything Goes" may be the Las Vegas mantra, but that's not exactly helpful information when it comes to making wardrobe decisions. Yes, you are totally free to wear whatever floats your own freaky little boat, but it's not just about you: You...

Can You Wear a Velvet Dress During the Day?

Velvet is a lush, soft fabric. It's comfortable yet chic. In the past, velvet dresses were seen as evening wear, but not anymore. They are amazing transitional dresses that can be worn from fall through spring -- in the day or the evening. By...