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Editor’s Note: To keep our valued community of fashion and style enthusiasts appropriately informed and inspired as we get through the coronavirus pandemic, we have launched The Stay-At-Home Fashionista blog series. Please send an email to blog@dressingwell.com if there are any topics you’d like to see covered. We will provide timely and relevant content to help you soar on Zoom calls, feel better in your loungewear, organize your closets, look at what you have with fresh eyes, master self-care, and become a more savvy online shopper as we all stay home and abide by important social distance mandates.
Monday, 28 September 2015
Is Hosiery History?
While word on the street in some circles is that traditional pantyhose are history, we could not disagree more. The "executive presence" discussion regarding all types of hosiery has as much to do with industry, company, ethnicity, situation, age, leadership goals, body type, personal style and, of course, common sense…
Wednesday, 16 September 2015
Fall Greetings (& Top Ten Fall Fashion Picks for Women)
Fall is off to a great start here at Dressing Well. Our consultants are busy working with their private clients and our workshop and speaking schedule is in high gear. We are truly blessed to be doing work we love. Of course our fall is never truly underway until our…
Monday, 29 June 2015
Summer Fashion Flashback - Grease is the Word!
When I recently attended a middle school production of Grease to see the junior rendition of this tongue-in-cheek look at 1950s teenage culture in the U.S., my eye was immediately drawn to the full-skirted plaid and polka dot dresses worn by the talented 7th grader playing the lead role of…
Tuesday, 16 June 2015
The Summer Shoe Pledge
For those of you who have been in our community for a while, you may recall that we used to share The Summer Shoe Pledge each year in our summer newsletter. Originally emailed to us in 1999, I’m not sure who authored it, but I do know this light-hearted oath…
Tuesday, 02 June 2015
Your Visual Resume
Recently, I had the privilege to present one of our signature workshops, “Your Visual Resume,” to a group of students at a local women’s college. The students were fantastic and eager for advice on how to navigate the tricky wardrobe transition from classroom to office. Now that that the caps…
Wednesday, 20 May 2015
5 Ideas for Building a Cost-Effective Jewelry Wardrobe
My years as a former accessory buyer for Talbots came home to roost recently when I was working with a new Dressing Well client. My client confessed she had only two accessories in her wardrobe that she felt comfortable wearing–a pearl necklace and matching pearl earrings that had been given…
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Tuesday, 28 April 2015
The Skinny on Jeans Shopping
Buying a great pair of jeans can be a daunting experience. With the exception of finding a suitable swimsuit, jeans top the list of most stressful shopping experiences for most women (and often men too!). With a multitude of brands, cuts and styles, you may become overwhelmed before you even…
Monday, 13 April 2015
5 Fresh Spins on Navy Blue
Being married to a State Trooper, I’ve acquired a certain level of respect for all things blue. This season, navy blue is commanding my attention in many new ways. It is timeless, exudes confidence, and says ‘perfectly polished’ like no other color. It has been a personal thrill to see…
Tuesday, 31 March 2015
Train Your Eye
My freshman basketball coach was the first person I recall telling me I had a “good eye.” Back then it was because I could consistently put the ball in the basket from outside the key. Given the fact that I was vertically challenged and seriously lacking in most other basic…
Tuesday, 24 March 2015
Revisiting Paris
One of the best parts of being a stylist is experiencing a small part of the trips your clients take. Researching the weather, reviewing their itineraries and coordinating outfits that will help them feel terrific each day they are away is very rewarding. When I was recently asked to help…
Sunday, 08 March 2015
The Power of Red (Part II)
Mary Lou Andre’s post a few weeks back about the power of red got me thinking. I love incorporating red into the wardrobes of my clients too. Red makes me think of energy, power and determination and totally punches up your look for the season.
Monday, 02 March 2015
Après Skiwear for Spring Breakers
Like most New Englanders, I have just about had it with the day-to-day nuisances caused by so much snow here this winter. However, I must say that one of the up sides of this weather for me and my family is the extended ski season we now have. One of…
Monday, 16 February 2015
50 Shades of Gray
A home improvement project brought me to the paint store this past weekend in search of the perfect shade of gray for our new bathroom. We picked out a few samples, tested them on the walls and finally settled for a shade that made everything in the room fall into…
Thursday, 12 February 2015
The Power of Red (& Pink!)
We love the color red and are always looking for new ways for clients to wear it well. In professional situations, we often treat it like a neutral for women, grabbing red jackets, skirts, pants, blouses, dresses, shoes and bags that are appropriate for business to give a pop of…
Monday, 09 February 2015
Shovel Out Your Closet
Shoveling out after yet another snow storm here in New England got me thinking. We clear out the snow so we can hit the road fast and effortlessly. When I first work with a client in their closet, we are often “shoveling out” so that they too can hit the…
Wednesday, 04 February 2015
Four Good F Words
Welcome to the inaugural issue of our Dressing Well Blog. We are excited to bring timely and relevant fashion tips and ideas to you a few times each month using this new format. Some of our ideas will be shared via bulleted tips. Other times, our stylist team will share personal and…
