Sandy Dumont
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The man on the left is older, giving him a slight edge, because of implied experience. However, he wears an invisible tie, taking away any edge he may have had. A man’s tie is his power tool, and it’s also what distinguishes him from other men in suits and ties. The white shirt and “matching” …
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Political pundits may argue about who won the debate in Sioux City, Iowa. However, it's Newt Gingrich who wins the image contest. He, no doubt, learned years ago that a suit camouflages excess weight at the midriff better than anything else. His dark suit sets off his silver hair and gives him a distinguished look. …
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Rick Santorum needs an image consultant. No matter where you live, no matter how cold it is, you don't want to wear an "old fuddy duddy" granddpa garment like the one above if you want to be taken seriously. Not only is the sweater wimpy, the color is also. While this style still lingers on …
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There are a lot of things wrong with this picture, but here's the most serious error of all, and it has to do with focal point. The face must always remain the focal point, and something is wrong if we're compelled to look down at your feet. The woman on the left wears boots that …
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This man has a lot going for him. He is handsome as well as slim and toned, so he looks great in his dark navy blue suit and slim-fit shirt in French Blue. However, there are a few things that need tweaking. First of all, the belt buckle is too large and sporty looking. A …
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Kate Middleton, the enchanting wife of Prince William, has a very good eye for style, and she knows what suits her. Nevertheless, every now and then she picks something that doesn’t flatter her perfect hourglass figure. Most often, Kate shows off her tiny waist. However, the suit on the right makes her figure appear so …
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Hillary Clinton, Looking Fabulous! Madame Secretary, this is a really wonderful style for you. It's tailored perfectly but bears no resemblance to the unimaginative blazer jacket that is so popular with women today. It would look good with a statement-making brooch as well as the simple strand of pearls you're wearing.
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Former French Prime Minister Alain Juppé was the first person to have worn a business dress shirt (center shirt) in a shade of blue several times darker than the classic Oxford blue. It was about 1995, and my Belgian husband Stefaan and I were living in Brussels at the time. I noticed how attractive the …
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Dear Secretary Clinton, Your makeup changes from natural-looking cool colors to artificial and cakey-looking warm colors (photo on left). If you look closely, you'll see that those yellow-toned warm foundations do a pretty poor job of making you look better. When you're in the wrong foundation and blusher colors, any little furrows or lines will …
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Madame Secretary, just a gentle reminder that all colors in the peach or apricot family will cause you to pale out and disappear into your clothing. Not a good idea for a woman of your standing and presence. It can actually diminish power and credibility. On the other hand, the deep royal blue color above …
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