It's A Hard Knot Life...

In the cooler weather, not necessarily cold, the best look is a beautiful scarf around your neck.

One of the best scarves to wear are the long ones that can be worn in a variety of styles.

You can buy a scarf of any fabric, print or not, tassled or fringed or plain. And you can wear them everywhere.



They can be dressy, casual, business like or fun.






They keep your neck warm, add color to your ensemble, and are very on trend.




If you don't have one, I highly recommend you buy one now.  From Old Navy to Bealls Outlet, to Marshall's, to Macy's - you can find the scarf that makes you happy. Then Google the myriad of ways to wear a scarf. You will be amazed at how many ways you can twist, twirl, knot and drape a scarf!



You can't have too many, just don't try to wear them all at one time. They're fun, creative and so stylish!

Until next week, I remain,

Stylistically yours,

Sooz

Topping It Off!

As I write this, I'm watching a young woman on TV in a flowered top and black skinny jeans. She looks fine but the length of her top hits her at the wrong place. "Wrong place?" you ask.

Yes, it hits her right in the middle of her thighs, bringing emphasis to the biggest part of her body, making her thighs and bum look HUGE.

She would look so much slimmer in a longer tunic or a shorter top. Either would flatter her better and make her look super.

I mention this because we all need to be careful about tops' lengths.

There's a new trend (thank you, J. Crew) where you partially tuck a shirt into your pants. (Note: sleeves rolled up are also very trendy...and comfy!)


There are shorter boxy tops that you need to be sure don't hit you in the "wrong" place. But they look so great with a pencil skirt or fitted pants or jeans.



There are tunics that are priceless. It is not unlike wearing a dress with your pants or leggings under. And they're roomy, forgiving and just perfect for almost every social occasion (depending on the fabric).


And, of course, you can layer your tops. You can mix prints, fabrics, colors and create a great style.



If you, like me, need to hide some bulges and bumps, be sure to look at your tops with a discerning eye. And take a rear view so you know how you look from behind.

I sometimes get distracted by prints, fabric or embellishments on tops I want to buy. But remember, nothing distracts from a poochy tummy or a saggy large bum, if that is something you worry about. Just dress to cover what you don't like and go out and have fun!

Until next week, I remain,

Stylistically yours,

Sooz

Jack Frost Nipping At Your Nose!

If you, like me, spend a lot of time at home - not working in an office but in your house, taking walks around the neighborhood, doing some yard work or going to the gym, you face a dilemma of what to wear and not look like a hobo. I can look like a derelict in less time than it takes to brush your teeth!

The weather and time of year has a huge influence on what to wear "around the house" and with the cooler weather, it is actually easier to dress nicely.

Boyfriend jeans are great because they're roomy and fit most venues. You can wear them with knee boots or garden wellies or sneakers or flats. You can roll them up or wear them down. See what I mean? Great!

Tee shirts under something can be warm and easy. Flannel shirts over your tee, a cardigan over a tee or, like Sheldon on "The Big Bang Theory" a long sleeved tee under a short sleeve tee is a fun layering style.

A collared shirt under a nice sweatshirt is a good look and you can dress it up or not.

Turtleneck shirts or sweaters are really warm, thermal shirts layered under a vest, and cute hoodies are such a nice look and will keep you toasty.

Corduroy pants are different than denim and usually warmer. Thermal long undies will keep away the chill. And sweat pants are, of course, an option. I personally do not like the ones with elastic ankles...too much like gym wear. But I do love Target's sweatpants. They look like slacks and several styles have pockets. I so love pockets in my clothes!

And remember that if you dress for the weather, you won't have to run your heat as much and ... the money you save could end up being shopping money!

Until next week, I shall remain,

Stylistically yours,

Sooz