Sparkle and Shine!

I just HAD to buy this black sequined pencil skirt! I was running errands, saw this for only $14.99 at TJ Maxx and it was my size -- I had to buy it!

The philosophy with sequins has changed dramatically. No longer cocktail attire, there are a great variety of ways to accessorize sequins into day wear....even for work.  

I know that confession is good for the soul and here's mine: I love sparkly things. I'm a magpie and will hoard sparkly jewelry, shoes, and clothes (not on handbags, interestingly enough). I already have a black beaded jacket, a gold sequin pencil skirt, a pink sequin kitten heel shoe, black beaded kitten heel shoe, and a black sequin tank top. (See, I didn't lie!)

Looking online, I found these dress-down suggestions for a black sequin pencil skirt and I might even try one or two.

Would you wear a black sequin skirt? Where would you wear it? If you found one for $14.99, would you have bought it in your size?



And, of course, an appropriate quote to close this post...

Until next week, I remain,

Stylistically yours,

Sooz

Not Just For Workouts Anymore!

We have all worn sweatshirts to work out, keep warm or to support our favorite sports team. Often we wear our husband's, boyfriend's or brother's sweatshirts which resulted in big baggy shirts.

Well, no more, my friends. The new trend is to wear better fitted, stylish sweatshirts for all sorts of occasions. Even fashion designers are making stylish sweatshirts. Some have extensive designs, some are simple, some are now jeweled and some are in beautiful colors.

They have even become appropriate for going out shopping, dining or even for work. Check these out!

These sweatshirts are still fun but not the big baggy shirts we used to wear.

So look for better fitting sweatshirts for this Fall. Look at Pinterest for ideas to dress it up (if it isn't already). And try to wear it like a pretty sweater, with a fun attitude and remember that you're not at the gym.

Here's a great quote by an amazing rock star, for wearing your new trendy sweat shirt (and other lovely pieces of clothing, shoes, bags and jewelry), and it's on a gray sweatshirt background!

Until next week, I remain,

Stylistically yours,

Sooz

The Best Dress For All Women

We all want clothes that flatter our figures, make us feel pretty and thin, and can wear to any occasion.

There are so many styles of dresses for a variety of occasions. But there is one dress that looks amazing on every woman's body. And we have Diane von Furstenberg to thank...the wrap dress.

This dress was her creation back in 1974 and has made her a fashion star and icon to this day.

The great news is you don't HAVE to buy an actual designer wrap dress. Due to the popularity and impact of this dress, other fashion shops have created replicas that you can buy for discounted prices but still look like a million dollars.

 

This style of dress doesn't require a lot of accessorizing to make it work for you.  A pretty necklace and a great pair of shoes accentuate the dress that makes your waist seem small, your bust look attractive, and happily you can buy the dress with sleeves of various lengths (long, mid arm, short, cuffed, sleeveless). 

There will be some with cap sleeves but that's not usually a good sleeve for mature arms.

The important thing to keep in mind with a wrap dress is to ensure that it fits you well.

You don't want the wrap to cross so low that your entire chest is on display to the world, unless that is a look you are planning on.

Make sure the waist hits you at your natural waist (not like this).

Plan on the occasional breeze or wind because that skirt will open wide.

And keep any prints in perspective (some large prints work...some do not). If you aren't sure how the print suits you, remember that solids are always safe.

If you don't own a pretty wrap dress, make this the year you buy one. You can even buy a faux wrap, because that look still works beautifully.

This dress is a major wardrobe staple for us. From the inception in 1974, to today, this dress doesn't go out of style and is always appropriate.

And keep this in mind as you pick your new wrap dress....

Until next week, I remain, 

Stylistically yours,

Sooz