Style Q&A-Need a top to wear with beige wide leg pants

Feb 17, 2012 by Clueless Fashionista

Yondel wrote:

I need help with a top. I am 5’6″, thin and have a lot of leg. I am going to an event wearing beige wide leg pants with a tan belt. I need top help pretty please!

This comment was shared on a post I wrote about how to wear the wide leg pants trend of fall/winter. Here is the post as a reference How do I wear that trend…wide leg pants. Check it out. I’ll wait.

 

Ok, so after reading Yondel’s plea for a shirt suggestion, I had a few thoughts. Since the pants are beige and the belt is tan, I would suggest going for a top that is either a pop of color like a red, bold blue or bright green (not pastel, though) or a top that has a bold print. I wouldn’t suggest a small print though since that could run the risk of making you look like a too conservative.

Also, since you’re thin, I think your top should have some shape to it so the pants don’t over power the outfit. Here are some of the types of tops I suggest:

 

 

1. A tunic top with a v-neck of some sort: This top will allow you to wear the belt around your waist and accentuate your waist and bust in one fell swoop. Make sure it’s nicely fitted and it will make you look all lovely and curvy. The one in the picture is a good example of a nice tunic that will work in a similar color or red or true green.

 

 

 

 

 

2. A waist length colored blazer with a tan/beige tank underneath or bra if you’re feeling racy: This will pull the look together in a sexy secretary type of look. Plus, waist length blazers tend to taper at the waist and make you look curvy as well. The one in the picture on left is an ideal type that accentuates the waist but isn’t too long. Plus, this type of blazer would be fabulous with other outfits. It’s a great staple.

 

 

 

 

3. A great, fitted t-shirt tucked into your pants to show off the belt: This would be a great simple way to do the outfit but make sure the shirt is a bright, cold color to draw the attention up and not down only to the pants. You can go for bright jewel tones like red, green, blue, turquoise and purple.

I hope this is helpful. I’d love to see a picture of the outfit you decide on. Good luck and thanks for sharing your style question!

If you have an outfit or piece of clothing that you need help with, feel free to email a question to info [at] cluelessfashionista [dot] com. I’m not a stylist but I am a regular gal who often has cool ideas for easy ways to jazz up your outfit. Plus, I love to help.

 

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How do I wear that trend…florals

Feb 16, 2012 by Clueless Fashionista

As we all know trends are circular and I just noticed that I’ve covered this trend on How do I wear that trend in 2008. So, without further ado, here is a link to the post I wrote in 2008:

How do I wear that trend…florals

Make sure you read it over because there are some great tips on how to incorporate florals into your wardrobe as a pattern newbie. I’m still not wearing them very often but I’m working on doing more patterns. It’s a slow process but I continue to improve. There’s also a request for a picture of a full length mirror at the end. That still stands. And if you haven’t seen the post about the mirror, check it out:

A full length mirror…go buy one!

 

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Spring 2012 Fashion Trends

Feb 11, 2012 by Clueless Fashionista

As Fall/Winter Fashion Week in New York gears up to take over the city and our news programs for the next few days, I thought it was a perfect time to do a round-up of the Spring 2012 fashion trends from the September fashion week season. So, without further ado:

1. Flowers/Florals

2. Color blocking

3. Pastels

4. Orange and Tangerine (the color of the season)

5. Metallic pieces

6. Wrist candy (large statement bracelets or multiple bracelets)

7. Clutch purses

8. Rhinestone/sparkly shoes

9. Western inspired shoes

10. Sheer booties (shooties)

Stay tuned for another round of “How do I wear that trend”!

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How to choose your glasses-Guest post by Louise Ryan

Feb 2, 2012 by Clueless Fashionista

How to choose glasses that complement your image and suit your face shape

When choosing a pair of glasses it’s important to select frames that will complement your image and flatter your face. Find out what face shape you’ve got below and buy prescription glasses that will look great.

1. Square face

If you’ve got a square face then it’s wise to opt for glasses that are round or oval. Curved frames will help soften a square jaw line and will work well with a larger forehead. Because your face is as wide as it is long, you should avoid square or rectangular shaped frames as these could accentuate rigid lines.

Always take your time choosing the right frame and opt for something you feel comfortable in.

2. Round face

A round face shape is significantly different from a square face shape as you’ll have neatly rounded cheeks and a wide forehead. Your face will be in proportion, but it’ll probably be rather short in height. If you think you fall into this category then you can wear square or rectangular frames as they’ll give your face more definition. Be bold by selecting a dark-colored frame, but avoid round glasses like the plague.

3. Oval face

Most glasses suit people with an oval face shape, so it’s time to head down to the opticians and buy a decent pair of specs. Because your face is well-balanced you’ll find that most frames look great, but take your time selecting something you feel comfortable in. Check out the latest Gok Wan glasses or take a look at the Karen Millen range.

4. Heart-shaped face

If you’ve got a heart-shaped face, you’ll be happy to know that you can wear both round and square frames so long as they’re slender and don’t swamp your face. Because you have a wide forehead, but a small chin, it’s advisable to avoid designs with extra width at the top. Choosing the right specs will help balance out your face shape and enhance your looks.

5. Oblong face

If you’ve got a long face with high cheek bones and a deep forehead, you’ve an oblong face shape. The great news is that you can go for thick, wide frames that can really spice up your look. Avoid subtle frames and instead opt for bold frames that accentuate the width of your face. Take a look at the fabulous specs by Jasper Conran or check out FCUK Vision.

Choosing glasses should be fun no matter what your face shape, so head along to your optician and select your frames carefully.

Currently living in Manchester, England. Louise has been a writer and a blogger for over 3 years currently specializing in health, beauty & fashion.

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Product Review-Kushyfoot Microfiber Crew

Jan 3, 2012 by Clueless Fashionista

The lovely folks over at Lipton Publicity sent me some very interesting socks. They are the thin crew socks that you can wear with dressy shoes but they have one extra feature; padded soles. Now they’re not fully padded to the point where your shows won’t fit properly. It’s a very slight padding but noticeable when the socks are on.

Recently, I was filming an event so I decided to wear the socks with my new wedge boots. The boots are casual but since there is about a two and a half/three-inch wedge, they could have ended up not being very comfortable. Plus, I was going to be standing and holding a camera.

I put on the socks and they felt fine. They didn’t feel odd or out-of-place and they fit nicely in my boots, which were brand new. My feet felt great as I got to the event but I knew the real test was in front of me. I filmed two 10 minute segments of the event and only sat down for a few minutes in the beginning and my feet felt alright as I left the event about four hours later. The shoes were fairly comfortable but the socks gave an added protection that I wasn’t expecting.

I would definitely recommend adding these to your sock collection. They’re less than $12 at the kushyfoot website.

I do not support painful feet so I am always open to anything that can help keep my feet pain-free. These will help with that. Let me know your experiences with the Kushyfoot Microfiber Crew. Post a comment or send an email. I look forward to hearing from you.

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Product Review-Scala Hat

Dec 27, 2011 by Clueless Fashionista

When I was younger, I never used to wear hats in the winter. I preferred putting on a pair of ear muffs and scarf when I went out into the cold-along with my coat, of course. But I now realize that covering my entire head is very important (thanks mom!). The lovely folks over at Lipton Publicity sent me this cute Scala Pronto Wool Cloche to review and I want to share it with you.

Most of my hats are of the skull hat variety. They fit close to my head and snugly cover my ears. I have a few different colors to keep things interesting but it’s still the same type of hat.

I didn’t know what to expect from the Scala Cloche since I’m not familiar with the brand, but I was pleasantly surprised. It was a flexible winter hat with more shape than a skullcap but still warm enough to wear when the temps are really low. I was excited to try it out and see if it was as effective as my collection of skullcaps.

It was indeed.

I enjoyed that it was stylish as well as functional. Plus, it’s very affordable so it looks cute without killing your winter wardrobe budget. And, since it’s after the holidays, I want to share a special discount code with you. The people over at www.womens-hats.com are offering 20% off and free ground shipping until 12/31/2011.

Visit this link www.womens-hats.com/product/395/scala-hats-winter and enter the code ScalaPronto to get the discount and free shipping. So, rather than getting the hat for $30 plus applicable shipping costs, you get the whole kit and caboodle for $24. Don’t say I never gave you nothin!

Please check out the site and make sure you pick up a Scala Pronto Wool Cloche. It comes in multiple colors so you can get the color(s) that work best for you and you can get it sized to fit your head. Cool, right?

Once you pick up this lovely hat, let me see how you wear them. Please email a picture of you in your hat and I’ll feature you in a roundup post.

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