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Category: Outfit Combinations

How to Unlock the Amazing Versatility of the Utility Jacket

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The utility jacket comes in all sorts of colors and shapes!  Cinched Tencel Military Jacket from American Eagle

The utility jacket is called by many names, including army jacket and military jacket.  Although it is usually olive green, it also comes in many other colors and a variety of shapes as well.  It can be short or long, with or without pockets or epaulets, cinched or boxy, embellished or plain.  It is one of the best toppers for transitional weather and never goes out of style, just like the trench coat and the windbreaker.   The utility jacket is versatile, lightweight, casual and classic.  It is a cover-up that women have borrowed from the boys, and age doesn’t matter. Continue Reading

How to Improve Your Look in the Rain

April showers bring May flowers (hopefully), but it’s not so much fun for humans to get rained on.  It can feel quite miserable when wind and chill are added into the challenges of the day.  I have a few ideas for what to wear to stay warm and dry.  Age doesn’t matter.  Feel free to try new ideas and experiment!  Read more to find out how to improve your look in the rain… Continue Reading

How to Be Warm, Sexy and Edgy in Leather Pants

Faux leather pants are warm, sexy and edgy.  Even if that’s not your style, they balance out when worn with their opposites:  soft, feminine, girly, ladylike, even businesslike.  And they don’t have to be black; there are many other colors available now.  And they don’t have to be skin-tight.  The latest styles of leather pants are loose with drawstrings, gathered like joggers, shaped like culottes or with wide legs.  Because of all of these style options, age doesn’t matter.  Besides, if you’re older and facing imperfections on your legs, it totally covers any problem you might have!

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Faux Leather Stretch Trousers from La Redoute

Faux leather pants go well with feminine blouses, corset tops, lace and chiffon.  When the cold weather subsides, you can even wear them with tank tops and crop tops if that’s your thing!  To be extra warm all over, add a sweater such as a cable pullover or a cardigan.

Boots are the go-to footwear for leather pants.  For day, you can wear slip-on sneakers.  For evening, heels play up the sexy vibe.

Following are outfit ideas using black faux-leather pants and more outfit combinations after that using any color faux-leather pants.  These outfit suggestions range from the transition of Fall-to-Winter to the transition to Spring (for instance, if you have colored leather or cut-out booties or strappy suede sandals).

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How to Be Cool Wearing White Jeans in the Fall/Winter

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Age doesn’t matter; we all like to wear what we want.  It’s nice to be able to break the old fashion rules.  We can wear white after Labor Day.  We can wear white jeans in the Fall and Winter.  We can also wear white cords or white trousers or white cargo pants or white chinos.  And any of these “white” pants can be off-white, ivory or cream.  So when I say white jeans, I’m also thinking of the alternatives.  This is a modern look.  Let’s explore how to look cool wearing white jeans in the fall and winter…

How Do You Wear White Jeans in Fall and Winter?

  • Winterize them with Fall and Winter colors, or with the same colors in different textures and fabrics.  Wear white jeans with warm neutrals like caramel and gray tops, and with autumnal hues like purple, camel and browns.  Try ivory or cream jeans or pants with neutrals like gray, white, black or earth tones.  Plaid also works with white or off-white pants, no matter what colors the pattern contains.
  • Wear white jeans with black for a timeless look all Winter long.  Black and white is such a popular and classy look any time for any occasion.  Varying shades of white will go well with your white jeans or pants.  Then add gold accessories with your all-white or black & white outfits.  Even if you wear silver, mix it with gold which goes best with black and white neutrals.
  • Footwear should be toned to the color of your jeans.  If the color of your footwear contrasts too much with the white jeans, it shortens the look of your leg.  A long, uninterrupted line of color or tone is preferred because it makes your legs look longer.  A white boot would really lengthen the leg line with white jeans or pants.  Nude footwear is a great choice, and animal-print shoes and accessories accent the white beautifully.

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