The New Rules For Dressing
- Matching everything will make you look old.
- Wear white in winter and black in summer.
- Mix black with navy - and brown.
- Mixed patterns look fresh when matched according to color tones.
- Metallics are for day too. They are the new neutral.
- Shoes should be flesh toned. Legs should be bare.
Do not wear flesh-toned hose.
- Faux jewelry can be fabulous.
- Jeans are great for evening with heels and an embellished top.
Look Effortlessly Chic
By Taking It Down a Notch
- Introduce a casual piece into the mix.
- Change to a more casual shoe.
- Switch from a 4 inch pump to an open-toe platform sandal.
- Wear hoop earrings instead of chandelier earrings.
- Go belt-less.
- Wear a wedge instead of high-heeled sandals.
- Wear a plain white T-shirt instead of a lacy camisole.
- Wear dark denim jeans instead of black trousers.
- Wear white jeans instead of white pants or a skirt.
- Wear earrings instead of a jeweled necklace.
- Wear small diamond studs instead of longer earrings.
Picture courtesy Pantone Fashion Color Report Fall 2009