This is not her “Daddy’s jacket.”  Ladies, Pendleton has the right idea with this worsted wool suit. This fabric is sturdy and substantial, implying the same of the woman who wears it, yet drapes nicely along the lines of her body.  The top-stitching and cuff design add nice detail. And notice the lapel, which is the feature closest to the face and therefore sends one of the strongest messages of the whole ensemble. The curves in its cut and folds honor the femininity of a woman’s figure. This dark grey is a more “powerful” choice than light grey. Paired with the fuchsia blouse, the overall message is powerful and dynamic.

One thing I might change is the “buttoned-up” look. And you know I’d also add bolder earrings.

Your thoughts?

Charlie Sheen’s role as Charlie Harper on the show “Two and a Half Men” isn’t one to be emulated, unless you want to look like a dork or a geek. That bowling shirt is multiplying like rabbits, and it’s a pity. Get over it fellows, you’re making a big mistake to copy anything about Charlie Harper.

Sandy can’t stand Charlie Harper’s shirts. She loves Charlie Sheen’s blue shirt, and you will, too. Here’s why.

First of all, that “billowy” shape suggests you have love handles or a beer belly to hide. Secondly, soft fabrics cling to the body and reveal every bulge you have instead of hiding them.

Cotton shirts like the blue one above actually flatter a man’s figure. They are made of a substantial fabric, so they remain crisp, not limp like a bowing shirt. Lastly, the epaulet-like  shoulders of a cotton shirt in a business style will make the shoulders look squared and strong. Bowling shirts make the shoulders look droopy. In fact, everything about Charlie Harper’s shirt is droopy; the fabric, the line and the patterns. The pattern on Charlie Harper’s shirt takes the attention down and away from the face. Not a good idea.

Charlie Sheen, you look handsomer, slimmer and much more classy than Charlie Harper!

Recently, a number of experts weighed in on the issue of whether or not high heels help or hurt women in the workplace. Fashion experts agree that stilettos are tawdry and should be avoided. However, experts in other arenas thought all heels made women too sexy looking. Wrong.

When it comes to looking “sexy” you can’t be overt; however, you can be covertly sexy. Women’s legs are sexy simply because of their curvy shape. So, are women to be relegated to pants that hide the legs and good sturdy walking shoes that are matronly? The last thing women need is to go back to the “miniature man” look of the “dress for success” eighties where any hint of femininity was forbidden.

Which of the two women above (wearing the same heels) looks “too sexy” for the workplace?  My feeling? Both look covertly sexy! The woman on the right has a friendly and wholesome smile, while in the photo to the left, she has a bit of a “come hither” look, so she could be judged to be more sexy by some.

Ultimately, heels under 3 inches (7.5 cm) will look professional, unless the style is gaudy; and classic pumps (court shoes) always look polished and professional. The Chanel-style shoes in the photo above are also professional.