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For many women, a $1,000 dress is something they admire in the pages of a glossy magazine or see draped on the frame of a celebrity — not an item hanging in their closet. But an up-and-coming website called Rent the Runway is hoping to make high-end fashions much more accessible and almost as easy as renting a movie from Netflix. ...

I know everyone's a bit cross with the Bank of England just now, what with the economy being a quivering wreck and everything. But I'm going to stick my neck out and say that the “leaked” memo from a seminar held by an image consultancy firm that the Bank hired to advise its female employees on how to dress for success ...

Since their job is so visible — to people inside the company and customers — Administrative Assistants need to look their best at all times. You're representing your company, right? So how do you manage to look great without earning a CEO's salary (yet!)? Got a tip on a great store or a classic style that doesn't break the bank? Share ...

Even the most seasoned among the Vogue fashion team were quite literally staggered by the arrival of these Alexander McQueen mega shoes. Dubbed the "armadillos”, these python numbers dwarf even the most towering stilettos. Measuring an otherworldly 12 inches tall, we couldn’t resist giving them a whirl, but miserably failed to make it further than the Vogue fashion cupboard. How those ...

We match from opposite sides of the color wheel, we don't wear white after Labor Day (which is actually a pretty good rule unless you live in Miami) and we don't mix appliance colors in the kitchen. But whereas many rules are great for society and most are great rules of thumb, some rules are not so great for self-expression. Not ...

Marie Claire rolled out a new column directed at plus-size women, written by Ashley Falcon, a 5-foot-2-inch, 220-lb. fashion stylist, and entitled "Big Girl in a Skinny World." Of her size 18 figure, Falcon says, "I'm relegated to the plus-size racks, where trendy usually translates into 'when's your due date' empire waists and cinch-sack drawstrings. It's not easy being chic, but ...

Why do we love shoes that hurt us? In the workplace, heels are seen as a marker of professionalism. It's why so many of us come to work in our sneakers, flip flops or flats only to change into a pair of high heels upon arrival. We choose comfortable, wearable shoes to get us from point A to point B (smart!), ...

Summer in the city…the season for vacationing bosses, happy hours, and summer Fridays. It is also the time of year when people tend to forget the office dress code and foray into questionable attire. We’ve all been there. It’s 90 degrees and humid and you see that sundress calling your name from the closet. You ask yourself, “Can I get away ...

AP Photo Recently, I happened to catch part of an E! Entertainment program called something like, "The 25 Hottest Red Carpet Stars." It showed some of the most beautiful women in the world as they counted down to number one. Uma Thurman, Selma Hayek, Nicole Kidman - all of the "usual suspects" were there. The youngest was Kiera Knightly, the ...

In person, she's as slender as the slinky, spindly heels on her black patent Yves Saint Laurent tribute platforms. But stylist to the stars Rachel Zoe, 37, is building herself into one hefty brand. "That's the goal. A couple of years ago I thought to myself that I wanted to build a whole lifestyle brand and really educate people that anyone ...

By now, Michelle Obama has firmly established her sartorial right to bare arms. But baring thighs may be another matter. Photographs of the first lady descending the steps of Air Force One in shorts have the media in a sweat. Some are saying Mrs. Obama — on her way to the Grand Canyon for a family vacation — may have revealed ...

A popular street-fashion blogger talks about who makes the best subjects and why "visual greed" is good. ___ Scott Schuman is often described as a fashion photographer, but he sees what he does as more social commentary than trend-reliant. While he clearly gravitates toward the high-fashion scenes of Paris, Milan and New York, Schuman is more interested in the way people ...

Blog post originally appeared on savetheassistants.com. The British Trade Union Conference has suggested that stiletto heels should be banned at workplaces in the United Kingdom. While I’m not more on Team Ballet Flat than Team Stiletto, I’m not usually interested in creating office dress codes. This one, though, is kind of interesting - the proposal isn’t about telling women how to ...

A new designer is following the luxe for less trend. Target has snapped up Rodarte to design a line for their Go International series of limited collections, reports WWD.com. The Target series, which has included designs from runway darlings like Erin Fetherston and Thakoon since its 2007 inception, focuses on young and emerging designers, widening their appeal by lowering the price ...

After months of cutting back or even eliminating your impulse clothes shopping, there are times when you feel like you must make a purchase: You think you don't have the right outfit for an important job interview, a weekend hiking trip or a hot date. I asked experts including the host of TLC's "What Not to Wear," Stacy London - the ...

I've done quite a bit of shopping in the past two weeks. That's not unusual in my job. Going to the mall, picking out accessories and window shopping comes with the territory. What was remarkable about this burst of retail therapy is that it was all off the clock. I was looking forward to it. But it wasn't as fulfilling or ...

Originally published on FashionForRealWomen.com What do your business accessories say about you? For most women (or men), they don't say much. Accessories are often an afterthought, thrown together without a plan. So when you do meet someone who's got her act together, it often leaves an impression ... a very favorable one at that. Most image experts agree that you should ...

We created the Fashion IQ Quiz to test how much you know about all things fashionable. We listened to your feedback and are providing the answers so you can learn from the quiz. h4. Don't cheat! If you haven't taken the Fashion IQ Quiz yet, go take it first! See answers on the next page... [page] 1) You’ll get your Birkin ...

Those hazy, lazy days of summer can make a business suit feel as comfortable as a suit of armor. Fortunately, you can make a professional statement and still beat the heat with these tips. How Casual Is Summer Business-Casual? Even some of the most formal workplaces — such as those within the financial and legal industries — now institute a "casual ...

It is the look that turned the heads of millions of men but now seems to be the victim of social trends. The classic hourglass figure made famous by Sophia Loren and Marilyn Monroe appears to have had its day. And career women may be unwittingly responsible. The classic hourglass shape, made famous by Sophia Loren and Marilyn Monroe, is less ...