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Style 911: Help Me Find Jeans That Work With My Love Handles

Julie GersteinMarch 16, 2013 //
Style 911: Leather Jacket
You asked for affordable leather jackets. Julie found 'em. Read More »
Style 911: Maxi Dresses
Maxi dresses that won't make you look pregnant. Read More »
Style 911: Boots!
Julie helps a reader find her dream boots. Read More »

“I’m a woman with love handles. I’m 5’11″ and a size 10 but even when I was a size 6, my (definitely smaller) love handles were still be a problem. Could you recommend good jeans for someone with this issue? I have two styles of jeans from The Gap and it has to be a really super fabulous body image day for me to wear them out of the house. Basically I’m left with my H&M skinny jeans with normal rise. They’re a size bigger than I normally wear but, unlike The Gap, they still cling well to my thighs despite being a little looser in the waist where I need the help. Going up to a 12 at The Gap is too big, too baggy and completely unflattering.

Any help would be amazing! I’m willing to pay $100 or even a bit more for something that is flattering and fits well.” — Jil

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8 Ways Your Clothes May Be Dangerous To Your Health

Huffington Post StyleMarch 9, 2013 //

We are happy to admit that we are obsessed with trends and fashion here at HuffPost Style. But even the most devoted fashion fans acknowledge that there are times when clothes are painful, both on the body and on the eyes. Is it possible our wardrobes could actually be dangerous to something more than our wallets? Here are seven clothing culprits might actually be hurting you.

1. The problem: Chemicals in fabrics. This is an obvious one. Back in November, we ran a piece on a report from Greenpeace that detailed the toxic chemicals used in clothes from fast fashion chains. According to Greenpeace’s Media Officer, Myriam Fallon, “Many chemicals that are used in the dying and processing of fabrics can become hormone disrupting and even cancer causing when they break down in nature, and those chemicals are being dumped into rivers right near the factories.” Read more …

Style 911: What Do I Wear With These Velvet Maroon Pants?

Julie GersteinJanuary 31, 2013 //
Style 911: Leather Jacket
You asked for affordable leather jackets. Julie found 'em. Read More »
Style 911: Boots!
Julie helps a reader find her dream boots. Read More »
Style 911: Sweater Search
"Help me find a chunky fisherman's sweater!" Read More »
Style 911: Wedding Shoes
I need some new shoes to rock the reception! Read More »
Style 911

“I could really use your advice about this pair of velvet Levi’s that I bought. I have been a jeans-only girl my entire life, so the last time I was at the mall I decided to be a little adventurous and went ahead and bought these pants without any thought as to how I might style them. Now I’m stuck! Thus far, I’ve only been able to awkwardly pair them with a white striped shirt! I could really use suggestions for not only tops, but shoes as well. I hope this doesn’t pose too difficult of a challenge!” – Deepa

Deepa, you are a braver woman than I — I am perennially scared of velvet, mostly because it brings up terrible nightmares of the purple crushed-velvet dress with batwing sleeves I wore to my 8th grade dance. Nightmares! But these velvet pants? They’re pretty damn cute. The thing with velvet is you’ve got to be careful not to pair it with a fabric that’s too weak or flimsy. Otherwise, the pants will completely outshine the shirt. That’s why we’d opt for a chambray button down — it’s got enough heft to it that your outfit will feel balanced. As for shoes, absolutely do not wear the shoes pictured with the pants — those nude platforms will only make your legs look stumpy in velvet jeans. Instead, opt for a low heeled bootie — check out the items we’ve picked out for you, after the jump! Keep reading »

One Statement Shirt, Three Ways

Julie GersteinJanuary 12, 2013 //
One Dress, THree Ways
Get the most out of a simple blue dress. Read More »
One Pair Of Jeans...
...three ways. Waxed denim can go a long way to beef up your wardrobe! Read More »
one sweatshirt, three ways
Get the most out of what you wear. Read More »

Wearing a bright, bold shirt might be too much for some. But never fear, we’ve got three ways to wear that impulse purchase that’s been sitting in your closet, collecting dust. The key with any kind of bold shirt or blouse is to make sure that what you pair it with is fairly basic and plain. You don’t want to be competing with what you’re wearing, after all.

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One Pair Of Jeans, Three Ways

Rachel KrauseJanuary 7, 2013 //
one skirt, three ways
Try a leather skirt on for size! Read More »
One Dress, THree Ways
Get the most out of a simple blue dress. Read More »
one sweatshirt, three ways
Get the most out of what you wear. Read More »

Jeans are the keystone around which the rest of my wardrobe revolves. Sure, they’re not exactly trendy or adventurous, but they are definitely cool, comfortable, and the easiest thing to throw on in any given morning. The perfect pair can make you look like a supercharged version of yourself — taller, thinner, more stylish, even smarter! We may have left our printed jeans back in summer storage, but that doesn’t mean we’ve resigned ourselves to the faded old stalwarts: coated, or waxed, denim not only provides a sleek substitute to the black and blue variety, but the thicker, more substantial fabric makes it perfect for the cooler seasons upon us. We took the guesswork out of what to wear with your new favorite pair of jeans by putting together three different looks, after the jump … Keep reading »

The Dos & Don’ts Of Wearing … Boots

Julie GersteinDecember 13, 2012 //
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Boots. They shouldn’t be that hard, right? But yet people make all kinds of sartorial mistakes when it comes to wearing ‘em. That’s why we’ve put together this celebrity-studded guide to good and bad ways to wear boots. Check it out and choose your footwear wisely.

Dos & Don'ts: Leggings
dos and donts leggings
Celebs show us how to wear (and how not to wear) leggings. Read More »
Fall Must Haves: Boots
These badass boots are all under $100. 11 Photos »
Dos & Don'ts: Airport Style
What to wear (and what not to wear) to catch a flight. 10 Photos »

Style Guide: How To Pull Off Printed Pants

A New ModeDecember 5, 2012 //

Want to know how to get a leg up on looking super fashionable and trendy?  Try a printed pant please! This trend, although not new, has continued throughout this fall/ winter and will keep going through Spring 2013, so you better get your print on! Geometric, flower, jacquard, and animal print pants can create both casual and dressy bold outfits that have that added punch that will have people turning heads… and believe me it will be in a good way.

I know what you are thinking, NO WAY! I have no idea how to make these pants look good, they will not be flattering on me, I will look like a clown, blah, blah, blah … But you are wrong! If you wear them properly and you heed my advice below, you will hit a whole new level of fashion-forward. Read more…

One Dress, Worn Three Ways

Julie GersteinNovember 7, 2012 //

You know how it is — you get all excited about a dress, but then it sits in your closet and basically rots while you figure out how to wear it. This happens to me all the time. But never fear, we’ve got a plan to help you make the most out of what you’ve got. I like to buy rather basic dresses, so they can be worn fancy or casual, depending on your mood and desires. And for this experiment, I’ve picked a pretty plain A-line blue dress (blue is the new black, after all). Keep reading »

10 Pieces For 8 Outfits
must haves for fall
How to get the most out of what you wear. Read More »
Must Haves: Babydoll Dresses
must haves babydoll dresses
Hey baby! Love your dress! 11 Photos »
Must Haves: Print Dresses
fall fashion printed dresses
These ten long-sleeve dresses are printed perfection. 11 Photos »

3 Ways To Wear These Biker Boots

A New ModeNovember 4, 2012 //
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I was having a conversation with one of my girlfriends the other day and she mentioned how she loves motorcycle boots, but has no idea how to incorporate them into her current wardrobe.  I’ve heard this a lot in the past couple months, so I figured I’d share with you the easy ways you can incorporate this awesome flat boot into a variety of your looks.

Motorcycle boots have a tendency to come off a bit tough (think Rooney Mara in “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo”), but they’re really much more versatile and easy to wear.

Want proof? Check out these three totally different ways to rock this “hardcore” style using Steve Madden’s Tarnney Boots. Read more…

 

How To Save Your Sweaters

StylelistOctober 21, 2012 //

It’s time to be honest with ourselves and with our closets — Fall is here. Time to put away those barely-there slipdresses and airy tanks, and make room for an arsenal of cozy wear-everyday sweaters. And, if you’re like us, you’ve probably had most of these layering lifesavers stored away somewhere dark and out of sight. Translation? You’re now having to deal with mothballs and pillings. In effect, we’re making the seasonal switchover way easier for everyone involved, and here’s how: know your fibers, invest in the power of Woolite, and stay far, far away from the dryer. For more tips and tricks on sweater-care etiquette (ones that will save you from the daily evils of wear and tear), just keep reading… 

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