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what to wear: bridesmaid

Finding the right bridesmaid dress that pleases everyone can be complicated.  Just remember that certain types of materials, such as sateen are going to show every lump and bump. So look for fabrics that are more forgiving so that your bridesmaids feel stylish and comfortable. Here are a couple of options that covers all body [...]

what to wear: wedding

Reader Question
Looking for some advice on what to wear to a wedding in Walnut Creek, California in mid March. The wedding is at 3 followed by a cocktail party reception. I am 46, hourglass shape, 5′8″ with about 10 pounds to lose. My colors are warm tones.
Wardrobe 911’s Style Prescription
Spring  is [...]

what to wear: teal for a cause

Maria loves purple and I love teal. Actually, I probably love them both equally as well because they look so good on most everyone.  But teal now has even more significance for me since it’s the color of the ribbon for Ovarian Cancer awareness.  And September is the month to remind you beautiful women to [...]

what to wear: back down the aisle

Despite the popular TLC program, “Say Yes to the Dress,” where women of all ages seem obsessed with looking like they’ve been dipped in sparkling meringue, many women over 35 want wedding dress options with style, sophistication and much less frou-frou.
If this isn’t your first time down the aisle, Jones New York’s Hammered Satin Dress [...]

what to wear: beach wedding

A maxi dress in a natural fabric is a perfect outfit for a daytime wedding this summer.

This strapless maxi dress from KAS Designs is a great look for a triangle.  The top creates a horizontal line and visually widens the top of the body to keep it in proportion with the bottom. The length [...]

what to wear: mother of the groom or bride

If you are the mother of the bride or groom, chances are you’ve seen various dress options that are a bit on the matronly side.  Or, you may have discovered there is a shortage of dresses with sleeves!
Sometimes, we have to make do by getting a sleeveless dress and pairing it with a jacket.  Instead [...]

what to wear: to a casual wedding, over 40

When you’re over 40, it seems like most of the great options for dresses disappear.  Either they’re too young (e.g. low-cut with short skirt) or they’re too marmy (e.g. taffeta suit with pearl buttons.)
Sometimes a skirt and blouse combo can do the trick for a simple and casual wedding as long as the skirt isn’t [...]