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Dear
Sharon: I don’t mean to complain, but I’m
booked-out for the rest of the holiday season and it’s causing me to get into a
panic about my wardrobe. I’m recently divorced and want to
make the most of the social
scene when it’s available. There
seems to never be that much time to think about what I’m
going to wear and definitely not enough time or money to buy something different
for each party or event. I want to look fabulous, but not too high-maintenance,
just sexy and fun.
Maybe, I’ll
find a new boyfriend for the new year. –Social Butterfly (Corpus
Christi, TX)
Dear Social Butterfly:
Let’s focus on what you are looking for besides a
glamorous wardrobe: the
new boyfriend. Stopping looking
for “him” and he may just sneak up on you. By all means, put yourself in
situations where you can a have a great time and possibly meet someone. However,
if you focus too hard on meeting Mr. Right, you’ll come across as an instant guy
repellant. Go out and have a great time and others will sense that and
gravitate to you!
I agree with you about not wanting to look too
high-maintenance when it comes to
being a man-magnet.
No matter how long your look took to get together, you should always appear more
carefree and with that certain air of
self-confidence. Avoid anything that is overtly matchy-matchy and discover the
inherent
style in quirkiness. You want to look festive, not like you’re trying too hard.
When there isn’t an unlimited
heiress style budget to go hog wild with (like most of us have shopping
carte blanche),
honing in on your hottest choices
for the season is key.
Think about how you can incorporate more
formal choices into your existing wardrobe and learn how to mix the fewest
pieces to create the most varied outfits.
 Try
a furry shrug or caplet or anything with some feathers. The cute
fuzzy add-on summons up old movie
star allure to the most simple sheath dress and looks equally cute tossed over a
tunic top and jeans.
The same goes for a velvet jacket- it’s
the perfect topper
for any party dress and so cool with a tweed skirt for the office. Get into DIY
and replace the buttons with strips of satin ribbon to tie like that celebrity
favorite YSL jacket.
This is the time
for sequins, beading, and other embellishments. Try a black clingy turtleneck
with a sequin zebra print mini skirt and
high black boots. On another day, pair
slim jeans under a beaded flapper dress. Add one outstanding touch to an
otherwise essential piece for modern style.
Brave the red- rich ruby short fingernails are
soo hot right now
and bring extra attention when you…
Grab on
to a fabulous clutch- handbag that is. A bold metallic bag that you can tuck
under your arm and hold a drink is the perfect party accent. The next day, stash
it in your totebag for a surprise of daytime glamour.
Go for the
bling-bling.
Jeweled chandelier earrings, an enormous faux cocktail ring, scores of
rhinestone bracelets- one MAJOR statement making piece is all it takes.
Forget bare arms
when you can wear long satin
gloves that do double-duty to keep you toasty and
looking chic.
Never underestimate
the power of a
great pair of
shoes. ‘Nuff said.
--December 18, 2003
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