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Q: I see plaid everywhere now and I like the look, but not sure if I can wear it to work even though our office is business casual. Ideas? A: You don’t have to be a farmer to pull off wearing plaid to work, especially in a business casual setting. The shirt Lebron James wore for his most [...]
The 80′s style revival is in full swing and while women are being deluged with giant shoulder pads and leggings in lieu of pants (aren’t you glad for that Y chromosome?), menswear is seeing a resurgence of double breasted suits. Now the double breasted trend has its dangers, and you may be wondering, “But Emmi, when have two breasts ever been bad?”, but [...]
Q: How do I know if I should wear a button down shirt tucked or untucked? A: Length and fit will determine that. Below is an example of the right length for an untucked shirt. What you want is for the shirt to hit you no more than an inch below your hip crease. Proportionally, up to [...]
When “change” came to America, was it only from the waist up? I must admit that, as major news networks, politico bloggers, and late show hosts all got themselves worked into a lather because of a single pair of jeans, I felt a little giddy. Not only because, in part, I’ve dedicated my life to [...]
The Oxford shirt is aptly named for the fabric that its made from, oxford cloth, which has a distinct basket weave texture and subtle sheen. Tucked into chinos or jeans, untucked with shorts, or worn underneath a blazer, this versatile button down is a comfy summer staple. A classic blue, crisp white, and subtle print [...]
Commuting in the city by bike and looking good doing it has been in the news lately. The NY Times featured a story on just that topic. While the article gave some good tips, the ‘simple’ Dutch bicycle they showcase retails at $1,749 and the model’s outfit adds up to over $5000. Luckily it’s easy [...]
This before and after of my client is a great example of how to and how not to wear color. While the knits above are both purple, there is clearly a difference. On the left, this treacherous turtleneck is a bright purple, reminiscent of too many kid’s characters including Barney and Grimace. Combined with the [...]
Jeans can be either a blessing or a curse. Get a great fitting pair and they’ll magically transform nearly everything in your closet, but choose ill-fitting jeans and they wreak havoc on anything you wear with them. On the left is the Traditional cut jean, also known as the Classic fit. This cut balloons through the [...]
As we all know when it comes to networking first impressions are key and often determine the quality of connections you make. Remember, you get only one shot to come across as confident and competent. Your goal is to make people want to get to know you better after the initial meeting. Personality and interpersonal communication [...]