Posts Tagged: layering

Reader Request: Wearing Scarves and Necklaces Together

by Sally on in the category: accessories, reader requests

Reader Sarah sent me this question:

I love making and wearing necklaces. Between my own creations and the necklaces I have purchased, I have a large collection of necklaces, and wear a necklace most days. As a result, I have been slow to take up the scarf craze. Lately, I have seen women combining a necklace with a scarf. Can you offer tips on how to do this?

This is a tough one, but I’ll do my best!

Long strand and loosely tied square

scarf and necklace worn together

HOOOWEEE, that’s an oldie from the archive. This represents one of the few times I’ve done a necklace/scarf combo myself, and it looks fun if a little haphazard. I stole the idea from a catalog page and recreated it as closely as I could, right down to the long pearls and vintage-print scarf. read more

Originally posted 2014-09-04 06:12:37.

Reader Request: Styling Sheer Fabrics

by Sally on in the category: reader requests, style

Lovely reader Holly e-mailed me this question:

I am obsessed with sheer blouses. Your post about “Dressing Our Imaginary Selves” made me realize that sheer blouses are my thing. I am drawn to them, but I don’t know how to wear them. I would love advice on how to wear them professionally and somewhat modestly (I’m fine with a tank underneath, but no bra or navel-showage please!). Do you tuck them? Leave them flowy? Wear with pants? Skirts? Under a sweater or blazer? What do I do with them? I especially love white and cream-colored sheer blouses, and find them harder to style than colored sheers. read more

Originally posted 2014-05-05 06:34:28.

Reader Request: College Wardrobe Basics

by Sally on in the category: reader requests, shopping, style

College wardrobe basics capsule wardrobe

Abby e-mailed me this request:

My request would be a post about college and fashion–suggestions, a basic wardrobe guide, anything like that. I don’t know how many college students make up your demographic, but as a college student, I would definitely appreciate some tips on how to maintain a stylish, ‘fresh’ wardrobe while being limited by both closet space and budget.

The timing of this post may be off depending on where you live and when your school gears up, but I wanted to take a stab at this request! read more

Originally posted 2012-09-14 06:00:40.