Dressy
- pencil skirt and belt directly at waist
- layer white blouse underneath to complete outfit
Casual
- thin, snug layers under sweater
- skinny pants/trousers or leggings on bottom balances look
- worn solely with belt to define waist
- wear with tall heeled over-the-knee boots over skinny jeans/leggings
- wear slouchy and oversize sweaterdress
- best also with opaque tights and stiletto ankle boot
- always wear a belt
- best with tailored pants and flats
- bright printed blouse underneath gives it a punch
- best with skinny pant or leggings and heels
- keep monotone color scheme for full effect
- leggings and platform booties
- looks stylish with long gloves
- pick one with oversize buttons
- wear platform high black boots with buckles/hardware
- pick one with fur trim
- looks sharp with turtleneck
- always wear opaque tights and heels
- looks great with solid turtleneck underneath
- platform heels and opaque black tights
- tailored suit hitting just above waist is a must
- trim blazer with bracelet sleeve and slim pants
- bare underneath or floaty shell
- flats optional
- peplum jackets are key for evening tuxedo pants
- tailored shorts over ribbed tights
- balance masculine influence with sexy hair and make-up
- wide leg trouser with printed blouse and cardigan
- high-waisted palazzo pants with blouse and VEST
- best with platform pumps
- skinny jean- white, black, or indigo (all high-waisted)
- knubby knit popcorn oversize sweaters
- worn with pencil skirt and ballet flat
- over turtleneck and skinny pants
- looks best with silk feminine blouse and leggings with booties
- high-waisted
- long sleeve flowy blouse on top
- leggings/opaque tights with velvet heels
- top half has to have looser fit, like sharp jacket or knit option
- oxford white blouse and short sleeve sweater
- ankle strap shoes with ribbed tights
- over the knee boots
- OPAQUE TIGHTS
- balance look with leggings or long coat/sweater
- play with plaid
- white dress over black tights
- delicate white blouse
- oversize long coats make a grand statement with tall boot
- leggings and opaque tights with EVERYTHING!
- ribbed hose
- leg warmers with leggings or short shirts
- gold pendants and oversize gold cocktail rings
- scarves and knit hats with EVERYTHING!
- fingerless gloves for day
- shearling or leather gloves for sophistication with a suit or dress
- oversize and XXXL
- croc trim
- lots of hardware
- embossed leather and exotic skins
- ALL bags (even shoulder bags) should be carried by the straps
- cinch belt around real waist (the narrowest part of the body)
- double or triple buckle belts are essential
In an article in Harpers Bazaar, Ann Larocca notes, “customers are perplexed as to how one wears a skirt, a coat, a sweater, and a pair of sweats all at once. ‘One look had 12 components! I counted!’ stated Julie Gilhart, Fashion Director of Barneys.’”
- hosiery is key – leggings with everything
- on top – wear at least two or three layers of snug top, vest or corset, shrug and scarf
- bottom – wear trousers under full skirts
- skirts with leggings and socks and bootys
- keep in mind – SHORT OVER LONG
- great place for skinny jeans
-Sarah Perpich
