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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 ...

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 ...

We hate to admit it, because we personally feel that clothes shouldn't matter. In a perfect world, a person would be judged at their workplace based solely on the caliber of their work. Unfortunately, that's not how the world works. How you choose to dress each morning *reflects how you feel about your job* – that you take your position seriously, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Pamela LaTulippe still recalls the day 10 years ago when she walked into a client's office and got a stinging reminder that she looked much younger - and to some, less credible - than her 25 years. "The general manager looked at me, and the first thing he said was, 'How old are you?'" says LaTulippe. "I didn't answer with my ...

Who would have predicted that lipstick would become a footnote in the history of presidential politics? It’s Sarah Palin’s doing. The vice presidential candidate introduced the unlikely topic as the best laugh line in her speech to the GOP convention last month. In case you missed the prime-time address, or the millions of TV replays, Palin told us that the difference ...

I read about these bizarre "hair hats" on the Presurfer blog and had to be sure this wasn't some sort of strange fashion prank. To my surprise, however, these fanciful creations are totally legit. They are the creative work of Nagi Nodam, a Japanese pop artist/ fashion designer. First I scoped out the couple dozen "Hair Hats" on her site and ...

Express clothing performance is a tall order unless you plan your wardrobe appropriately. If you want to get dressed in a flash and look great when you're done, you need to follow these "express fashion" guidelines: 1. Choose Clothes That Mix and Match Easily Never add a new item to your wardrobe that doesn't work with at least three other pieces ...

A Bank of England summit held to tell women what to wear has been condemned as sexist by MPs and senior economists As Britain plunges into its worst recession for 70 years, the economic superbrains at the Bank of England have been asking some searching questions. But while the vital issues of interest rates and bank bail-outs may have exercised the ...

First impressions matter. Whether it's a first round interview or an informal networking opportunity, you want your grooming and attire to clearly communicate that you're ready to make the transition from student to working professional. Interview Attire Most employers expect you to wear professional attire to interviews, even if the organization has a business casual dress code in the office. Unless ...

HOW TO MAKE YOUR HAIR SHINY Use coconut, olive or baby oil on dry hair. About one tablespoon will do for shoulderlength hair. Comb through oil. Put on a plastic shower cap to keep the oil in. Take a clean hand towel and place it in very hot water. Wring it out and wrap it around your head. Watch TV for ...

Three out of four young women think about shopping nearly as often as men think about sex, it is claimed. Thoughts of buying that new dress or a much sought-after pair of shoes pop into their heads every 60 seconds, according to a survey by the self- styled 'on-line fashion bible' cosmopolitan.co.uk. Assuming eight hours of sleep a night, that means ...

If you've been shopping for fashionable ladies' clothing lately (not you Clay Aiken!), you may have noticed the weird naming trend embraced by mall fixtures like Ann Taylor, Banana Republic and Coldwater Creek. For instance, are you an "Audrey"? At Ann Taylor, that's the name of the pant that sits exactly on your natural waist, attends PTA meetings in a punctual ...

BY DAY it passes as demure office attire, suitable for boardroom meetings and making presentations to clients. But by night, this seemingly simple little black dress transforms into sexy evening wear. The dress, dubbed the “ultimate addition” to any girl’s wardrobe, is capable being transformed in under three minutes. Created by designer Tansy Hamley on behalf of website DatingDirect.com, the dress, ...

Looking for a job? Don that suit — and be hirsute. One expert says the balding are at a distinct disadvantage, especially in today's tight job market. "If you're looking for a job right now, if you match up a person with hair to a non-hairy person, the competitive marketplace tends to favour the people with hair," said Dr. William Rassman, ...

Women are prepared to dress provocatively in the office to help them climb the career ladder, it has emerged. More than 27 per cent admitted they would happily wear a slightly risky outfit to work in an attempt to get a bonus or promotion. One in twenty of those even owned up to doing this on a regular basis. The poll ...

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 ...