May 10
Camel, tan, brown, khaki - no matter what you call it, this color shouldn't be worn by anyone with greying hair. First of all, the two colors are jarring when seen together. Secondly, this color very often makes the skin look yellow as well as very washed out. Check it out in the mirror. Put …
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Apr 02
A recent survey taken by the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) revealed that 56% of the respondents said that they wore black to work most of the time. Eight per cent wore gray, brown or another neutral. Only 1.61% said they wore something bright most of the time. The four women in the …
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Feb 26
Apparently, fashion Guru Tim Gunn hasn't updated himself about color. A lot of famous designers are in the same boat, so it's no surprise. The first rule of color is that you never match your clothing to your superficial appearance, or you'll blend into your garments and look washed out. So, if you have grey …
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Feb 02
Looking for a job? Hoping to get promoted? Want to get noticed by that special someone? It won’t happen if your style is "basic" and you look like everyone else. Don't buy into outdated information that tells you to wear a conservative suit and accessories. In today’s economy, we want a self starter; someone who …
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Jan 01
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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Dec 09
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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Nov 08
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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Oct 05
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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Sep 05
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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Jul 19
Many men with light brown hair are drawn to brown suits or sport jackets. However, the first rule of thumb to remember is that you never match your garments to your superficial appearance. That is, unless you're a spy and want to go completely unnoticed. The second rule of thumb is that your tie must …
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