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Tag: Fall/Winter

How to Layer a Slip Dress Like a Pro

A slip dress is not only a sexy little slip of a thing.  It can be worn solo in the summer, of course, or when you’re feeling sexy….  But you can do so many other things with it:  layer under and/or over during the rest of the year, adding as many layers as you want.  It makes the slip dress wearable for all.  Age doesn’t matter.  To warm up during the cooler months, the style components and outfit combinations below show you how to layer a slip dress like a pro.

This is an update on how to layer a slip dress during cool or cold weather.  My last post was an update on how to layer a slip dress for warm weather.  For lighter and less layers, you see my article on “Does A Slip Dress Really Have to Be Sexy?”  For warmer and heavier layers, continue reading below.

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How to Get Classy Quick in the Fall

With crisp fall temperatures upon us, it’s time to pull out your plaids, sweaters, jackets, and even turtlenecks.    Clothes made from tweed, leather and velvet are coming back into rotation as well.  Blazers are useful as jackets to keep the chill off when it’s not cold enough for coats yet. When you’re going places in the Fall, this post tips you off to the elements of style that can help you get classy quick!

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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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What’s the Coat that Will Make You Warm and Glamorous?

I was reading a blog post about warm winter coats, and by the end of it I was amazed that all they talked about was puffer coats!  What about fur?  (Remember to always buy faux fur to protect animals.)  I believe fur is just as warm, and looks better, too!  Age doesn’t matter.  We can all look good and feel warm in faux fur coats. Continue Reading