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The Closet Coach
www.closet-coach.com
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Real-world fashion advice for your frantic, fabulous life
#86913 in All , #8296 in General Fashion

Outfit post: Bright lights, big color [Level 2]

While I haven’t abandoned my beloved black, I’ve gone all-in on the color trend this year. It feels especially right now that we’re in the thick of spring and heading toward summer. When I got my ele...

3 days ago

You be the judge: What’s your favorite flash sale site?

Gilt Groupe and Rue La La are the grandmommies of the flash sale sites, those member-only sites that offer discounted designer clothing for a short time window, from 24 hours to 2 or 3 days. But seve...

4 days ago

Friend Friday: Summer fashion trends you can wear now

Summer 2012 trends by closetcoach For today’s Fashion Beauty Friend Friday, we’re talking about summer fashion trends for 2012 and what we’re loving for the upcoming season. Of the many fashion trend...

25 may 12

Outfit post: Casual mama weekend wear [Level 1]

Yesterday, I wrote about what to wear for Memorial Day weekend and one of the recommendations was printed capris and a cotton top. Here’s one version of that particular outfit combo. I don’t have pri...

23 may 12

What to wear for Memorial Day weekend

What to wear for Memorial Day weekend by closetcoach Can you believe Memorial Day weekend is just around the corner? Summer’s so close we can almost taste it. Here’s what to wear to spend the unoffic...

22 may 12

Site Spotlight: Taking a style journey with J’s Everyday Fashion

This month in the Site Spotlight is J of J’s Everyday Fashion, a style and fashion advice blog that shows you how to translate professionally styled looks from catalogs and magazines into outfits any...

17 may 12

Outfit photo + review: Beach chic from Fresh Produce [Level 2]

I like to think I have a consistent personal style. I favor clean lines, fitted garments, classic cuts and minimalist design. There’s a reason why I love Calvin Klein so much :) So I was surprised wh...

16 may 12

Why your flaws are really assets

We women seem to spend a ridiculous amount of time focusing on what’s “wrong” with our bodies, and what we can do to hide our flaws or erase them completely. (Just read the cover lines on any women’s...

15 may 12

Outfit photo: DVF wrap dress variation #2 [Level 4]

I call Level 4 of the 5 Levels of Working Mom Outfits “Client Meeting” because it instantly communicates a specific kind of dressed-up-for-the-office. No matter how casual the workplace, we tend to d...

09 may 12

Best boutiques for the curvy girl: Where to find stylish plus-size clothes online

Best Boutiques for the Curvy Girl by closetcoach When Lena Bryant first began creating and offering clothing for larger women over 100 years ago, she could hardly have imagined the breadth and range ...

08 may 12

Gap Perfect Bootcut jeans really are [Level 1]

My friend Jenn was the first to discover Gap’s Perfect Bootcut jeans. So when I went looking for another pair of this always flattering cut of denim, I thought I’d give Perfect Bootcut a try. She was...

02 may 12

How to shop your mom’s closet (or your grandmother’s)

If you’re really lucky when you shop your mom’s closet, you’ll find vintage ’70s Halston, like this. One of the best ways to expand your wardrobe without breaking the bank is ...

01 may 12

Outfit post: Fab Mom Style Upgraded T-shirt, jeans and casual shoes [Level 2]

This week is my second of two outfits demonstrating the Fab Mom Style Upgrade for jeans, T-shirt and casual shoes. (The first one is here.) Once again, I chose a fitted, solid color T-shirt. I have s...

25 apr 12

How to give your casual shoes a Fab Mom Style Upgrade

Fab Mom Style Upgrade: Casual shoes by closetcoach So you’ve upgraded your jeans and you’ve upgraded your T-shirt. You’re ready to step out the door looking like a Fab Mom, even if you’re only runnin...

24 apr 12

Outfit post: Fab Mom Style Upgrade example outfit 1 [Level 2]

If you’ve been reading my series on giving yourself a Fab Mom Style Upgrade you know that last week we talked about T-shirts and yesterday we covered jeans. You might even know that next Tuesday I’ll...

18 apr 12

How to give your jeans a Fab Mom Style Upgrade

Fab Mom Style Upgrade: Jeans by closetcoach Are there any pants we wear more often than jeans? (I know I have a bit of a denim habit.) There’s good reason, of course. As I said last week, jeans + T-s...

17 apr 12

Outfit post: My own private couture [Level 4]

I have frequently extolled the virtues of finding a great tailor to make your key wardrobe items fit like a dream, especially a garment as important as the black blazer. This one is a case in point. ...

11 apr 12

How to give your T-shirt a Fab Mom Style Upgrade

Fab Mom Style Upgrade for T-shirts by closetcoach Look in any woman’s closet and you’ll see plenty of T-shirts. They’re one of the workhorses of any wardrobe. The jeans and T-shirt combo is practical...

10 apr 12

Outfit post: In the nude with the Duchess of Cambridge [Level 4]

Her Royal Highness Catherine Windsor The Duchess of Cambridge Dear Cathy: (May I call you Cathy?) On behalf of women over 30 everywhere, I’d like to thank you for bringing back sheer, nude pantyhose....

04 apr 12

Series: How to get a Fab Mom Style Upgrade

When you get dressed in the morning, do you look at yourself in the full-length mirror and think “Wow, that looks great!”? Or are you more likely to grade your look as just OK? If you’re feeling more...

03 apr 12

Friend Friday: Once is not enough

Proof that I remix: You saw this blazer in a 3-part, 3-outfit series For today’s Fashion Beauty Friend Friday, we’re talking about the phenomenon of wearing a garment just once, aka “one-time use,” a...

30 mar 12

Outfit post: Surviving those variable spring temperatures with layers [Level 2]

I’m always glad every year when spring rolls around. By the time I’m sick of winter, it’s usually only half over. Even though our DC winter was unusually mild this year, I’m still happy the seasons h...

28 mar 12

What to pack for a 5-day Spring Break road trip (with family)

What to pack for a Spring Break road trip by closetcoach Spring Break’s just around the corner for my family, and when you’re vacationing with hubby and kids, that’s a whole different kind of Spring ...

27 mar 12

Outfit post: Casual wear for a cooler day [Level 2]

Spring is here, but that doesn’t mean it’s instantly balmy yet. Here in the DC area, the temperatures are climbing upward, but we’re still having clear and cooler days. This was a Weekend Chic outfit...

21 mar 12

Ask the Closet Coach: How to choose the right shoe to wear with a dress

Choose the right shoe for a dress by closetcoach Reader Marni writes to ask, “I never know exactly which shoes to wear with a dress. How do I know what will look the best?” Great question! I sometime...

20 mar 12

Outfit post: How to be comfortable working at home without wearing your pajamas [Level 1]

There seems to be a common perception that working at home somehow involves wearing pajamas or even a bathrobe. I can only assume it’s based on the idea that outside the office you have the freedom t...

14 mar 12

How to buy a T-shirt for the apple (inverted triangle) shape

Best T-shirts for the Inverted Triangle Shape by closetcoach Last week I wrote about how to buy a T-shirt that’s more flattering to your female form than a man’s big ol’ boxy version–and specif...

13 mar 12

Outfit post: Missoni for Target (finally) [Level 4]

On the day the Missoni for Target collection was launched last fall, I stopped by my local Target after work to see what was available. I’d heard the buzz on Twitter that items were flying off the sh...

07 mar 12

How to buy a T-shirt for the pear (triangle) shape

Best T-shirts for the Pear Shape by closetcoach featuring a boat neck t shirt Confession time: When it comes to T-shirts, do you default to the standard men’s size large Hanes Beefy T and call it a d...

06 mar 12

Outfit post: Ending my search for a new LBD [Level 4/5]

Like anyone offering style and wardrobe advice, I’ve sung the praises of including a classic, flattering Little Black Dress (LBD). But after I wrote my post on how to buy a new LBD, I realized I need...

29 feb 12

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