STYLIST ADVICE

Fashion Stylist Advice: When you need fashion advice, style tips & what to wear & how to wear it, ask our stylist Sharon Haver & her team of contributing fashion, beauty, and style experts!

How to Wear the Neon Trend

Neon Girls- Backstage at Christopher Kane Spring/Summer 2011
Stylist Advice- Go Bright & Get It Right! Neon can be so tricky to wear and, as it is so bright, certainly a fashion mistake that won't go unnoticed. But if you get it right.... WOW! All you need are a few food stylist tips to understand how to wear the neon trend. Take a cue from Christopher Kane's updated ladylike lace neons, pictured above right, and Raf Simon's vivid techno take on sublime couture at Jil Sander, pictured below, for a summer look that's bold and rich in riotous, unforgettable colors. The two designers along with many others made a strong case for forgoing basic black and mellow pastels for confident looks in a range of eye-catching, energizing shades

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Stylist Advice- What To wear to a film festival

Naeem Khan top at NeimanMarcus.com I am of Indian origin and live in London. I am going to the premiere of a Hindi movie at the London Indian Film Festival. I am just wondering if I should wear something formal like a black dress or casual like a pair of jeans and a nice top to go with. Thanks for your help -- M.G. via fashion advice When in doubt about what to wear for any occasion, it is always best to ask someone in the know who is either part of the event or a guest. As I'm not familiar with what is usually de riguour fashion at the London Indian Film Festival, I did the next best thing

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Stylist Advice- How to wear an unstructured maxi skirt

How should I wear this Pins and Needles Chiffon Maxi Skirt from Urban Outfitters? I love it, but I don't know what top would go well with it...? -- A.L. via fashion advice Well, first off, I have to admit that chiffon, or any unstructured, maxi skirt is pretty darn tricky to pull off without looking like you're wearing a sack. There's an 80's unstructured retro vibe, which is only fresh if you have not lived through the 80's and seen photos of yourself and friends in droopy, saggy clothes. Or, just look at all the girls on the street today trasping around in what looks like a milkmaid's nightgown rather than a maxi dress. A maxi can be a

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How to Wear Pale Colors When You Are A Redhead With Pale Skin

Julianne Moore in a soft rosy color that compliments her pale complexion Pale Skin Vs Ice-Cream Color Shades... Can I Pull It Off? I'm a redhead with very pale skin really want to wear one of the new ice-cream colored dresses that are in the shops right now to my friend's wedding this August. I'm a firm believer in being pale and proud and really don't want to pay for a fake tan just for this one night! But I need some fashion advice on what color is going to look best on me with out making me look washed out! (via fashion advice) Don't be a wash out, just ask yourself, "Would Julianne Moore wear this?" All kidding aside,

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Best platform wedge sandals comfy enough for diehard flat-wearers

Robert Clergerie 'Arco' Espadrille at Nordstrom
  How to find a flattering shoe with a bit of 'lift' when you are a flats devotee. Hey Sharon-- love your piece on the best platform shoes of the season. I, however, am a chronic flat-wearer; the height of my footwear varies only if I wear thick socks with my Adidas. Which are the best (ie easiest) platform pairs to wear that won't send me to my local podiatrist ... know any good ones?!- (New York, NY via e-mail) You funny lady, sounds like you're digging for hubby's digits. Yes, to the rest of you, my husband is a foot doctor, however that has never made a noticeable style difference in the hundreds of shoes that occupy my closet.

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How to Wear Mixed Prints and Patterns

Mixed prints & patterns from the Spring 2010 runways Spring Trend How-To: Mixing prints and patterns is a top trend but how do I pull it off without looking like a lunatic escaping a fire? I've been seeing reading all sorts of tips about how to mix prints but whenever I try to wear a combination of different prints, I always feel like a fashion disaster. I must look like a fashion mess as well since I feel like people look at me cockeyed. Are there any styling tricks to combine different prints that I should know about to avoid looking like fashion victim? Spring Trends: Print on Print at ShopBop It's not that difficult to wear a combination of

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How to wear a vintage jacket

YSL leather jacket from the the fall 2003 collection Photo archives via: Style.com Styling tips to make a 7-year old YSL Leather Jacket look modern I have an authentic vintage Yves Saint Laurent black leather jacket that I purchased around 2002 when I worked for the company. The blazer style leather jacket with shoulder pads was very expensive at the time and cost ?2k (over $3,100). Luckily, I was able to use my employee discount. Unfortunately, I have not worn it much since. With the return of the big shoulders this season, I think that I could I get away with wearing it... what do you think? What would you recommend wearing it with? Should I wear jeans and heels

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Non-Wool Winter Coat Alternatives

How to avoid the itchy winter coat when you are allergicI am extremely allergic to wool. However, I love the look of wool winter dress coats, particularly pea coats.I have been trying for years to find a coat that is fashionable and professional as well as warm enough for winter. As if that is not enough, I need an alternative to wool, because as I stated before wool makes me break out in hives. Please help me to be both fashionable and warm this winter. (via email)Coming from someone who spent a chunk of her childhood being pricked and prodded at the allergist's office, I can commiserate. BB Dakota Sprouse non-wool peacoatThere certainly are plenty of alternatives to a wool

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Tips to transition your post-holiday dressy wardrobe into the front of your closet

How can I rework my party clothes into my everyday wardrobe? I know I was absolutely crazy when I bought all these holiday clothes but everything was on sale and I was invited to a bunch of parties. Now that the party season is over, I don't want to shove "worn once" evening looks to the back of my closet but not sure how I can rework them into my everyday wardrobe. I bought a one-shoulder black lace dress, a gold sequin top, and a purple satin mini that's sort of like a tunic. I live in the city and do go out a lot but not that dressy and glitzy. Is there any stylish way to transition all these

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What to wear to a New Year’s Eve house party?

How many dressy pieces do you really need to own? Not many when they are the right classic ones. Let's help this reader discover what to wear to a New Year's eve house party with some timeless stylist advice from our fashion archives… As much as I love a good party, I always get flustered when it comes to what to wear for a New Year's party, especially if it is in someone's house and not a formal restaurant. I'm in my 30's, married and we don't go to clubs or fancy events that much anymore so I really don't want to invest in a sparkly outfit that won't get much other use. Don't get me wrong; I do have

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What to wear to a Christmas party when it’s cold

What to wear to a Christmas party when it's cold Is it ok to wear a short-sleeved dress to a Christmas Party even if it is 30 degrees outside? I am going to wear a shawl but would like to take it off I don't want to look so conservative, just be warm. I am a young 40 and it is a corporate Christmas Party. (Via Comcast email) Look how Claudia Schiffer dresses up for a cold night It can get tricky to look glamorous while not freezing your petunias off. No matter what the occasion is, dressing appropriately for the weather is common sense. Lucky you, it's a Christmas party and not a red carpet event, when wearing a

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Fashion Emergency: Help! I’m in a fashion rut and only 22!

Short torso, long legs, no style... oh my! I would love to be proud of what I wear but it's hard to feel attractive in my comfort zone of T-shirts and jeans. I also struggle with trying to find a style that I feel is age appropriate for me at 22 years old and not too young or too old. I've never considered myself to be very stylish and I tend to stay away from current fads, like gladiator sandals for instance. The brand I rely most heavily on is the Gap and while I'm attracted to the unique style of clothing at Urban Outfitters, I generally feel too lost to piece anything together. If I had to describe the type

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What to wear with a navy skirt

Styling options for a classic and timeless wardrobe essential I recently bought a navy pencil skirt. I am uncertain of what to wear with it for shoes or boots in the fall to winter months. Do I wear nylons or tights? Also, what should I wear for a top? (via email) There is something very classic and elegant about the color navy. Once you add the chicness of a pencil skirt, you have a wardrobe essential with timeless style, the perfect investment piece to wear and rework for seasons to come. The top that you select dictates the type of shoe or hose you wear, as that top in combination with your skirt creates the total look. There are so

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