Now that heavy winter coat season is over, it’s time to pay attention to what’s underneath, namely your spring wardrobe. Those who know me, realize that I recommend building your wardrobe gradually, season by season, not all at once. This will ensure you have a…
The weather’s finally cooperating, days are longer, and we no longer need our winter coats. Perhaps, we’ve seen pictures of new styles for spring, and aren’t sure how to incorporate them into our wardrobe. Maybe we are still struggling to lose those last ten pounds;…
I am often asked what direction business dress is headed in, is it getting more formal, back towards suits and ties as the norm, or is it on a continual downward spiral, getting more casual with fewer rules and standards every day? The answer is…
As we begin 2014 I want to focus on which new trends to watch out for. Some of these can be incorporated now into your wardrobe, while others will need to wait until the weather warms up. As your fashion consultant I’m encouraging you to…
I attended a “Hamptons-Style” White Party on Saturday night, with the byline, wear your summer whites while you still can. And it got me thinking, is the “wearing white after Labor Day” rule still relevant? White has become a popular fashion fixture and we are…
You have undoubtedly heard the expression “Dress for the job you want, not the job you have”. This is good advice, but leaves a lot of questions unanswered. The job you want might be at another company which has a different dress code. The job you…
After attending the Spring 2013 MrKet and NY Designer Forum Shows for Men, I came away with a few conclusions. First of all, menswear trends move less quickly than women’s, so most of what is in your wardrobe, assuming it fits, is still wearable. However,…
There is a trend this summer that I’ve noticed in both men’s and women’s fashions, and that is to wear items that do not, in the traditional sense, match. This includes both clothing and accessories: ties don’t always match shirts, scarves don’t seem to match…
Part 1 of the Wedding Season series detailed dress options for men following different dress requirements. In this installment I would like to talk about interpreting appropriate dress for women, and next time touch on some etiquette issues. As usual women have more options than…
Happy Summer! I’d like to suggest the following five pieces as essential additions to your summer wardrobe: 1. Wardrobe staple jacket. Women: White Jacket, in a business casual style that can be worn over a dress, a skirt, or jeans. Men: Blue Blazer: Your most…