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Dressing For Success

Finding Style Confidence

For some women (even me) changing their look can be a scary thing. We get comfortable with what we see in the mirror and assume that others feel the same way when they look at us. So, why should we change? For me it’s about being creative and allowing self-expression. Your reason may be something completely different.

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Fashion Finds For Everyone

Truth be told, no two women are exactly alike. We don't look alike, sound alike, act alike, or share the same fashion sense. Because of this wonderful fact, I decided to do a search for some unique fashions that can be categorized for different style and body types. Just remember, it's okay to cross over into someone else's category. You just might find you are more versatile than you thought you were.

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Fashion Dos and Don’ts

1. Do add a little glitz to your usual work clothes; beaded skirt or cardigan, sequined scarf, or a rhinestone belt will do the trick. (Photo of Embellished Cardigan; available at Spiegel.com, $119). 2. Do buy an orange or hot pink purse to add a punch of color to any outfit.

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Fashion Dos and Don’ts: Avoiding Bloopers

1. Do pay attention to where you walk; I once caught my heel in a drainage grate. If only everyone could be rescued by a handsome doctor when they step in a hole. (Photo from Columbia Pictures, The Wedding Planner). 2. Do be honest with a friend if she needs to change something about her outfit. You wouldn't want her to let you go out in a too-tight dress or a shade of lipstick that makes your teeth look yellow. It's just good Karma.

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Fashion Dos and Dont’s

1. Do be sexy without being too revealing. 2. Don't think you have to only wear women's cologne; give these men's scents a try (Calvin Klein Euphoria Men eau de toilette ($65, at Macys.com, Sean John I Am King eau de toilette$74 at, Macys.com, Gucci by Gucci Pour Homme eau de toilette spray$70 at Saks.com).

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Keeping Your Hair and Fashion Updated

Hey, there's nothing wrong with rockin' to your favorite oldie tune from a bygone era, but let me give you nostalgic gals some advice, keep your music, but bring your hair and makeup into the new millennium.

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Fashion Dos and Don’ts

1. Don't think that athletic apparel has to be boring and frumpy. Take a look at these lines of sexy, fun work out duds: Margarita, Bella Mia, Stella McCartney for Adidas, and Kimsbodywear.com.

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Fashion Dos and Don’ts

1. Do try a new hairstyle...go ahead chop it all off; short is hot, hot, hot! 2. Do shop at my new favorite store called Papaya...it's inexpensive, too.

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Fashion Dos and Don’ts

1. Do explore fun, temporary hair changes like, Jessica Simpson's Hairuwear clip-in extensions. Hairuwear.com/Jessica 2. Don't underestimate the power of a smile!

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Fashion Dos and Don’ts

1. Do add a couple of frilly blouses to your wardrobe this season. It's a girlie world this year! 2. Don't hate me, but the center part and ponytails are both in.

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Fashion Dos and Don’ts

1. Do try to mix brights for a fun, energetic look. 2. Don't think that embroidery is just for grandma; it's on everything this season.

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Fashion Dos and Don’ts

1. Do wear what flatters your body type, not what you wish did. 2. Do yourself a favor, buy a good bra...in the right size.

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Fashion Dos and Don’ts

1. Do stay away from novelty sunglasses (hearts, clovers, Elton John style, etc.) unless you're under 16. You might want to get a new beach towel, too, if yours has The Little Mermaid on it.

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Fashion Dos and Don’ts

1. Don't wear socks with sandals. 2. Don't wear a fanny pack at any age. 3. Don't overuse accessories.

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