Sarah Zengo

Sarah Zengo joined the Dressing Well team as a stylist in 2011.  Her diverse clientele includes a mix of professionals, stay-at-home parents, retirees and young people just starting their careers. An excellent sense of fashion combined with a strong work ethic and genuine interest in the people she serves, allows Sarah to transform the style of our clients rapidly and with excellent results.  Clients love Sarah and consistently book appointments with her each season, a true indicator that her advice is highly valued and very much appreciated. Learn more about Sarah » 

Top 10 Fall Fashion Trends to Elevate Your Seasonal Style

For most style enthusiasts (including us!), September represents the start of the real new year. Even with a few more weeks until the official start of fall, there’s something about Labor Day weekend that shifts our mindsets and our wardrobes. In this month’s blog we share our own Top Ten Picks for Fall. We hope a few of these ideas resonate with you and inspire your own everyday style with ease and confidence. Enjoy!

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Bottoms Up! 5 Pant, Skirt and Short Trends to Embrace Now

After months of focusing mostly on dressing from the waist up, it’s time to pay attention to our bottom basics. There are some fabulous new cuts and shapes that can ground you for serious style. Here are 5 fresh trends to consider: #1 The JoggerWhat makes this comfort pant a stand out in the world of athleisurewear is its elastic waist and tapered legs that sport elastic at the ankles as well. The best thing about joggers – you can dress them up or down with ease depending on fabric and footwear. Take them up a notch with a pair of wedges or heels or take them down a level with fun sneakers, strappy flat sandals or flip flops. Utility style, floral, leather, so many options to suit your fancy.   #2 High Waisted with a TieRock this waistline in shorts, pants and skirts. Also called paper-bag or cinch waist, this on-trend style brings back some serious 90s vibes with its relaxed cool look. Best to style with cropped or tucked tees and tops to balance and showcase the ruffled waistline. Straight leg, wide leg, or jogger-style pant options abound. Skirts and shorts also get a makeover with this waistline centerpiece that doesn’t add bulk.   #3 Maxi SkirtsMaxi skirts provide easy breezy summer style. This super comfortable option highlights your figure while downplaying any unfavored areas with a flowy flattering shape. Simple tops paired with sandals and some fun jewelry will complete your day to night look. Asymmetric hems (hems which have one or more sections higher or lower than the rest such as front or side) give an elegant high-lo effect while creating interest, offering leg coverage and visual interest.   #4 White JeansIn the spring and summer months white jeans are often the answer to client styling woes! There are so many different cuts, shapes and styles available for every figure. Consider how each shape—slim, relaxed, girlfriend, distressed, frayed hem, wide leg and more—works with your natural proportions and add with intention into your wardrobe.   #5 SkortsThe solution for the gal on the go, skorts give the comfort and flexibility of a short with the feminine look of a skirt attached. So many ways to wear this fun combo! And who doesn’t love a hidden short? Great for athletics and beyond, this timeless staple is popping up in pretty prints, flexible fabrics and everything from linen to leather.   Last Word:Check in with your closet before you check out at the store! Take a look at what you have and need before you add in anything new. Adding in a new bottom style might require a top (and shoe!) refresh, so take stock, make a good list and go get some bottoms! Our stylist team is happy to help with your shopping and wardrobe needs, we offer both in-person and virtual shopping and styling choices. Contact us for a complimentary connect call to learn more.

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5 Ways to Relax Your Summer Style During a Pandemic

News flash: Summer is not canceled. It’s actually just heating up! Yes, many weddings, vacations and other fun plans have been put on hold, but there are still plenty of long days, warm temps, people to safely see, restaurants to get back into the black, and porches to hang on that do require that you at least get partially dressed and presentable. Unless you want it to, your style doesn’t have to go on vacation this summer.

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Lovely Lavender: 5 Fresh Ways to Infuse It into Your Wardrobe Now

We all know the transformative benefits of lavender, especially during winter months when many rely on it to lift moods. As stylists, we think of it as the perfect cool weather pastel, providing an easy mid-winter boost for wardrobes too. As one of spring’s hottest fashion colors, it is already showing in abundance throughout the retail landscape. Here are 5 fresh ways to start wearing it well now. Enjoy!

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Winter White: 5 Down and Dirty Tips for Wearing It Well All Winter

The days of packing all your whites away after Labor Day are long gone. When mixed into your cool weather wardrobe with thought, white is not only bright but also modern and unexpected. White boots have been trending for a while, white jeans look winter-made when paired with appropriate winter footwear and tops, and there truly is a warm white coat for everyone – promise!

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Spring Break Style: 5 Ideas for Tropical Fun

I love helping clients prepare for all their vacation getaways. This time of year, I am most frequently pulling out and evaluating summer wardrobes, getting folks mentally prepared and their clothes perfectly organized to head south on spring break. For those of you lucky enough to be able to relax in the sun this spring, here are 5 vacation style ideas to consider. For the rest of us, please use these tips (and photos!) as mid-winter inspiration as you begin to think about what you might like to add to your late spring and summer wardrobes. After all, warm temperatures will return to all locations soon – they always do!

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