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Style 911: Can I Wear A Fitted Dress To Work?

Lily QFebruary 4, 2010 //

“Can I wear a fitted dress to work without looking inappropriate? How?!”– Lauren

If you want to wear form-fitting clothes to the office without looking too skanky for a work environment, there are two rules of thumb:

  1. If it’s fitted, it should be structured fit, not clingy knit. (I assure you, the rhyme was unintentional.)
  2. Pick shape, legs or boobs; you don’t get all three. What we mean by this is that a fitted dress should be close to knee-length and not low-cut. Take away either of those things and you’re getting into dangerously sexy territory.
  3. Accessorize that action.

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Style 911: How Do I Wear Denim-On-Denim Without Looking Like A Prisoner?

Annika HarrisJanuary 31, 2010 //

I’ve been noticing a lot of head-to-toe denim in magazine pages. I thought this was a no-no, but I’m a little curious about the trend. Do you have any advice on how to make this look chic? — Jennifer

Denim-on-denim used to be a cardinal sin amongst the fashionable (too bad my 12-year-old self didn’t know that), but now it’s one of the biggest trends for spring. But you must tread lightly because no one wants to look like a farmer or prisoner walking the streets. After the jump, we give you tips for wearing a denim shirt with jeans. Keep reading »

Style 911: How Do I Wear Strapless Without Looking Too Dressy?

Lily QJanuary 27, 2010 //

Dear Frisky Style 911, My shoulder/neckline area is my favorite part of my body, so I really like wearing strapless things. There’s a problem though: I feel waaay over-dressed when I wear strapless clothes on a regular Saturday night out. How can I pull it off without looking like I’m going to the prom?–Lauren R.

Ahh yes, we’ve all been the girl in the too-dressy outfit trying not to look awkward in a bar at one time or another. Trite though this may sound, the first and best way not to look out of place is to appear confident. Standing around all night, shoulders sloped and constantly tugging your tube top up isn’t cute on anyone. That said, even confidence isn’t going to distract enough if you’re wearing a ballerina dress and everyone else is in blue jeans. After the jump, we’ll show you how to go strapless in a put-together, dressy way rather than an out-of-control/over-the-top way. Keep reading »

Style 911: How Do I Cover Up My Arms Without Looking Frumpy?

Lily QJanuary 12, 2010 //

“I’m a pretty confident woman but one thing that I really hate is my arms. I try to cover them up with cardigans but that can look frumpy. Any advice?” – mmkw

Though we are huge cardigan fans here at The Frisky, they’re not always the ideal way to cover up, particularly if you’re self-conscious about your arms. After the jump, we’ll take a magical tour through the world of cardigan alternatives. Keep reading »

Style 911: How Do I Make “Menswear” Feminine And Sexy?

Lily QJanuary 5, 2010 //

“I keep wanting to try the menswear-inspired trend, but every time I try things on I feel like a manly cater-waiter. I really need help rocking that look in a sexier, more feminine way. Thanks!”– Laura

It’s pretty easy to cross the line from menswear-inspired to just plain dressing in drag, and once you cross said line, you quickly go from sexy to dowdy and just a tad confused-looking. But we’ve been hugely in love with menswear-inspired womenswear for a while now, so get ready for a whole lot of tricks and ideas. Keep reading »

Style 911: How Do I Accessorize A Simple LBD?

Lily QJanuary 4, 2010 //

“A bunch of my friends are getting married over the next few months and I want to recycle a few of the dresses I already own. My favorite is a little black dress that’s pretty but maybe not exciting enough to just wear with black shoes and call it a day. How can I accessorize it to look more fun? Help!–Moira“

Lucky for you, Moira, this is a actually a pretty easy thing to do. Most important is deciding which color group you want your accessories to fall under. (Nothing should be too matchy-matchy, but a general family of color is a good place to start.) We’re big fans of silver and pewter both with black and with several other colors (meaning that you could potentially reuse the accessories for other weddings with other dresses), so that’s where we’ll be looking. Keep reading »

Style 911: How Can I Get Rid Of (And Prevent!) Deodorant Stains?

The FriskyDecember 18, 2009 //

“It never fails: I’m rushing to get ready and get out the door in the morning and I end up getting deodorant stains all over my shirt or dress. Do you guys have any tips for getting the marks out or just preventing them altogether? I realize I could put my anti-perspirant on after I get dressed but sometimes I forget and with certain cuts you really have to put it on first ya know? Any suggestions would be much appreciated.”–Jillian

Hey Jillian, we seriously identify with your dilemma, as we just had a dry cleaner tell us they couldn’t get deo stains off our favorite navy blue silk shirt. Here’s how to get rid of them and how to never get them again! Keep reading »

Style 911: Can I Wear A Metallic Skirt To Work?

Lily QDecember 7, 2009 //

“I recently bough a metallic black pencil skirt thinking I’d wear it to work, but every time I put it on I feel waaay overdressed for the office. (And my office is dressy!) How do I wear metallic during the day? Is it even possible? Help!” – Lauren S.

Fret not, you can easily wear your new skirt to work, especially since you say your office is dressy. The key to wearing metallics during the day is keeping everything else simple. That means no crazy prints, shoes can be interesting but ideally monotone, and you probably shouldn’t get out of control with your accessories. We’ve got a few ideas after the jump. Keep reading »

Style 911: How Do I Wear A Jumper Without Looking Like A School Girl?

Lily QNovember 20, 2009 //

“At the end of last year’s winter season I got a super comfy and adorable jumper for a steal ($12!) thinking it would be a fall staple this year. Unfortunately I’m having difficulty wearing it without looking like I’m in elementary school. Any tips on how I can make this look more ‘grown-up’?” – Ekelt2

Having spent 10 years all jumpered-up in Catholic school, I feel your pain. If you don’t want to go quirky with the jumper, take references to other school girl accouterments and turn them on their heads. The school girl undertone will always be there with a jumper, so it’s really a matter of taking that aspect and controlling it. That means skip the mary janes, avoid a plain white blouse and tights should be a little more fun than the stark navy I had to wear back in the days when nuns ruled my wardrobe. The good news is that cutting out these additions still leaves you with quite a lot of other options. Outfit ideas after the jump!
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Style 911: Is It Possible To Make My Tight Pants Bigger?

Erin FlahertyNovember 3, 2009 //

“I gained about 8 pounds (which I am totally fine with, BTW), but one thing that is annoying me is the fact that my skinniestjeans simply won’t button anymore. I can get them on and since they have a bit of stretch they look fine on my legs, but no amount of twisting and turning and laying on my back will allow me to button them. Is there anything I can do to get them to fit again. You know, besides losing weight?”–Rebecca

Actually Rebecca, we suspect you’re not all alone out there. A couple of suggestions, after the jump … Keep reading »

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