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Three Ways to Double Duty Your Style- Business fashion for a back to work mom

Dear Sharon: It's time for me to address what it takes to create a wardrobe of business fashion for a back to work mom. After being away from the concrete jungle for 6 years, it's time to go back to the office on a part-time basis. The thing is that my wardrobe is looking a bit dated and close to a size smaller although I am hoping to get back to my original weight. I want to start to rebuild my wardrobe slowly, as I'm not sure if I will stay in an office environment or opt for consulting work later. What's a good strategy to build an appropriate wardrobe of business fashion for a back to work mom? (J.D. via Fashion Advice)

Ooooh la la, we are having a bout of baubles this week. First, we learned how to wear the new statement jewelry trend and now it's time for something classic. When it comes to piling on jewelry, the result can be heavy-handed or absolutely superb. Let's get some French Chic style inspiration on how to layer necklaces with Ines de la Fressange style ! The former model, muse and lifelong spokesperson for glorious French Chic shows you how to layer necklaces like a pro: If you're yearning for Chanel, try some timeless vintage pieces, like this charm bracelet at Shopbop Ines de la Fressange, one of her generation's most consistently well-dressed exemplars of quintessential French Chic wowed at Chanel for Paris Fashion

This is your Princess Moment with tips on how to steal a Royal prom look. Prom & Wedding season is just about to begin, so what's a girl to do when she's to dish up a royal-worthy look? Lucky for all of us, there's the eternally on-point and quintessentially elegant style of Kate Middleton to look to for inspiration. Take a cue from the royal's contemporary nuances on old-school polish with a verve of unstoppable flair. Dear Sharon: Hi! I need some help in accessorizing my prom dress. I already have a dress (a red knee length dress with a boat neckline), but I have no idea what to wear with it! Our prom has a royal theme to it, so I

Hi y'all. I'm recuperating with a fractured ankle so Naveed is doing this week's Stylist Advice question... -S.H Dear Sharon:It's been awhile since I've had to wear a dress to an evening event during winter in the Northwest. I'm so torn on the proper thing to do when it comes to nylons. It's a business banquet with Sr. executives from my husband's company - I really want to be polished as I'm representing him in front of his people. What would you recommend? I'm thinking I should wear nylons (nude) but I never see anyone with them on! (A. via Fashion Advice) >>MORE: When to use Nylons to even your skintone? While we think nylons that are anything besides black are unnecessary, it depends on what you

Transition to spring with a flippy shirt

As the days are longer, sometimes you crave a hemline that's shorter. Try a flippy skirt! What to wear now? Yes, unfortunately, it's that confusing time of year again... Transitional weather is here and with it comes an often confusing sartorial time no longer with a few simple tricks we've got up our sleeves for you. We've rounded up a few snaps of amazing ladies sporting a new way to think about wearing lighter dresses and flippy skirts early in the season. >> RELATED: Stylist Advice- Sheer or Opaque, what type of pantyhose to wear with what? The looks from English model + fashion favorite Portia Freeman to the amazing Paris street style ladies all make the styling compelling, and not too early too. Portia

As much as we like to ignore it, death is a part of life and deciding what to wear to a funeral can be perplexing. I'm attending a funeral and have decided to wear a 3/4 sleeve navy blue bodycon dress that reaches me just at the knees. I would like to pair it with a cardigan and belt but have no idea what color to choose. Please help me chose what to wear to a funeral. Thank you. (C.B. via Fashion Advice) >> MORE: Stylist Advice I can't tell yow how often I get asked about what to wear to a funeral, even from friends and family when we are sadly attending one. Besides the obvious feelings of loss, the proper fashion

Dear Sharon: I'm 25 years old and work for a professional services firm. I usually wear smart shirts and trousers to work but I've got to admit that I'm a little bored of the usual black trouser, shoes and belt and trying to understand how to wear navy with brown to come out of my comfort zone. Recently, I bought navy blue straight (almost pencil type) three-quarter trousers from Zara and they came with a chocolate brown belt. The problem is that I want to hold onto the belt but not sure what colour shoes to wear with it. Also, does the brown shade of the belt have to be the same as those of my shoes? Any help is appreciated. Thanks. (A. via Fashion Advice) More Nine West...

Dear Sharon: I was hoping you could help me with a problem I have finding stylish big guy clothes that fit me correctly and need some stylist advice to find a flattering style. I am a large size man who hates shopping for clothes because nothing fits due to my unnatural body shape. I usually get an XXL which fits my shoulders, but it is a little long and usually too tight around my midsection. However, an XXXL is just too loose around my body. Do you have any advice or styles I could use to help alleviate my stress when it comes to shopping? Any advice or help would be much appreciated! (J. via Fashion Advice) >>MORE: Men's Style Ok, you may not like this, but... when

Helmut Lang Belted Wool Cardigan Charcoal Petite A long and drapey open cardigan is gathered with a suede tie belt that subtly defines the shape.

How to make this reader embrace her curvy petite figure with grace and style. Now doesn't that sound better than short and busty? Dear Sharon: I am 20 years old and 5'1" with slim legs, hips, and stomach. However, I have an inverted triangle body type with strong shoulders and a 34DD bust! My boyfriend recently told me I have a beautiful body and I shouldn't use my clothes to hide it. The problem is, I have a hard time finding clothes that don't make me look stout. Do you have any tips on how I could dress to elongate my body and flatter my chest? I'm tired of dressing dowdy. Thank you so much! (C.K. via Fashion Advice) >>MORE: Petite Fashion Tips First of all, thee is

Dear Sharon: For the past three years, I trip out of my shoes. It started when I was on the my way to job interview when, all of a sudden, both my feet slipped out of my pumps! I had been wearing these pumps all year and now they didn't fit. It was a nightmare just to make it to the door of the interview as I couldn't take a "normal" step without losing a shoe. So embarrassing! From that day on, no strapless pumps fit me ever again. I have tried so many heel grips, heel pads and even innersoles at the same time, but nothing worked. I have squeezed into a size smaller shoe and although the shoe was super tight in the front,

We've got a repeat reader asking for some beauty advice. Always glad to help! Dear Sharon: I've contacted Focus On Style about a year ago and it helped me to change my style completely. I really am quite confident in what I wear now and it's quite fun. Thank you again! I just have a quick question regarding my eyes. I have very small eyes that don't really grab attention (that's why I wear quirky glasses *giggles*). I was wondering is there anything I can do to sort of enlarge my eyes to make them stand out a bit? I've tried everything, dark colours, light colours, matt and shine, and Im still quite confused and dont know what fits best. My

Nagore Aramburu with daughter Ane in Madrid;

I totally get where this reader is coming from as I remember this dressing predicament from when my son was little. What's a stay-at-home mom to wear can be frustrating, if not a bit sticky. Let's help her out with some stylist tips.... they work to for a solo-entrepreneur who works from home with a virtual staff. Dear Sharon: I am a stay-at-home mom and I never know what to put on. Most days I exercise and go to the store or run errands. On the days I don't leave the house I just put on T-shirts and yoga pants. When I go shopping for clothes I never know what to buy. Can you help? I just don't want to look so dumpy all the

Pierre Hardy Mixed metallic leather-patterned suede ankle boots

Can this reader pull off mixing metallics all in one outfit? Dear Sharon: O.K, I have a question about metallics. There is this fairly new gold/silver color I love. I have purses, I have sweaters, I have shoes, I have tops with it stitched in etc. I know there is a "double denim" rule but I am not sure about metallics. For example, one day I wore metallic shoes an embellished top and a sweater, they all matched, but it occurred to me it might be an overkill. What is your opinion doubling down on metallics? (L.T. via Fashion Advice) >> READ: How about some Holiday Dress Tips? That's a toughy. First off, there is no real rule about mixing metallics, or piling them on. It is more

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Three Ways to Double Duty Your Style- Business fashion for a back to work mom

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Stylist Advice- Should I Wear Nylons to a Formal Business Dinner?

Do you need some tips to transition to spring? Try a Flippy Skirt, here’s how to style the look

Stylist Advice- What to wear to a funeral

Business Chic Stylist Advice- How to wear navy with brown

Top 3 Men’s Style Tips for Stylish Big Guys Clothes That Fit Right

Help, I’m short and busty and need some clothing stylist advice

Stylist Advice- Help, my heel is too small and I trip out of my shoes!

Beauty Advice- How to make my eyes stand out?

What’s a stay-at-home mom to wear & not look dumpy?

Stylist Advice- Is there a rule about mixing metallics?

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