Here are ways to wear black and dark green when the weather cools down ..read more

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Air-conditioning is a blessing in high heat, especially at night when we sleep. That said, the A/C can be set very low and make indoors feel arctic in the middle of Summer. For someone who runs cold, arctic air-conditioning can be very uncomfortable.  Indoor air-conditioning that is set too low also poses dressing challenges. When it’s hot outside and I’m wearing a breezy dress, skirt, top and sandals, I’m perfectly dressed for that temperature. But not sufficiently insulated for indoors. A denim jacket or blazer helps, but my feet freeze in open shoes. I can handle the discomfort fo ..read more

My first top 40 picks for the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale (NAS) went out earlier in the week. That list was based on what I saw in the brick and mortar store. Here’s another set of winners that are well worth a look, based on online shopping. All tried and tested on clients and on our forum members.  Remember to browse all the colour and size options. Items often come back into stock during the two weeks of the sale, so keep checking back. AllSaints Dalby Leather Biker Jacket: IMPECCABLE moto jacket in ink blue that runs small, and works well on petites. Sleeves can be shortened, but ..read more

We see sheer tops every year because they are as classic as they are on trend. They can be knitted or woven, solid or patterned, and any length and silhouette. There are textured fabrics like lace, embroidery, eyelet, and open-weave knits, and smooth fabrics like chiffon, silk, crepe, organza, and mesh. Sometimes the entire top is see-through, and sometimes only part of the top is sheer. This collection shows a range of examples. I thoroughly enjoy wearing a pretty sheer top. I vote YAY. I don’t wear sheer tops often because it has to be warm enough for me to feel comfortable, unless ..read more

You are on Team Planned if you tend to plan your outfits in advance. You plan the outfits you want to wear for the next couple of days, or the week. Maybe you put aside the outfit you want to wear the next morning. You might pull out a capsule of clothing to wear for a couple of weeks or a season. You might swap out or arrange your wardrobe so that the relevant seasonal items are centre front. Perhaps you stick to a particular theme or colour palette for a month or two. You plan what to wear to an event or occasion ahead of time. And you meticulously plan a travel capsule. You are on Team ..read more

These outfit ideas are for Team Long Shorts, which are having a fashion moment. If you prefer wearing shorter shorts, create similar looks with your preference of inseam length. If you enjoy wearing long shorts, wear them whether they are on trend or not. Remember that almost anything goes these days when you wear it with confidence, ease, and a happy heart. Onto the outfit inspiration. 1. Drapey and Silky A pair of silky, drapey and pleated olive Bermuda shorts is combined with a knitted halter neck sweater, and white fisherman sandals to match. A long chunky black pendant necklace is the acc ..read more

Pants, jeans, shorts, and skirts can be hard to fit. Fabric and silhouette are important. Drape, stretch, width, darts, pleats, pockets, and structure must be suited to your figure. The right rise and inseam length can make a big visual difference.  Zone in on silhouettes and brands that typically work for you. They might be a curvy or straight fit. A petite, regular, or tall size. A short or long length. Lengths can be shortened. Waistbands can be taken in. Elastic waists are more forgiving. Sometimes you can achieve a better fit by going up or down from your usual size. Pressing bottom ..read more

A month ago we shared that the forum will become a premium feature on July 15. If you are thinking of joining, then this post is a reminder to sign up before then in order to participate for free. Members who sign up after July 15 will need to pay a subscription in order to post in the forum or send private messages. If you’re a signed up member already, nothing will change for you and you can continue to participate in the forum without paying a subscription ..read more

Tops in slippery fabrics like silks, satins, viscose and polyesters layer more easily under long sleeve jackets or sweaters. The jacket and sweater sleeves glide over the slippery fabric of the top, making the topper easier to put on and take off. By contrast, there is much more friction when you layer a long sleeved cotton or linen shirt under a sweater or blazer. This is especially noticeable when the jackets are tailored. For example, layering my silk blouses under my tailored blazers is extremely fast, easy, and comfortable. The slippery fabric of the blouses also creates great ease o ..read more