photo by Natalie Wang
Sometimes it can be really hard to say goodbye. I know from sad, heartbreaking experience. When the butt on my favorite Levis wore out and I had to turn them into the sluttiest Daisy Dukes this side of Daisy Mae Clampett, it turned out that I couldn’t wear them in public because, in fact, they were too slutty.
When the inner thighs of my favorite Diesels wore out I asked a tailor to please do anything in her power to repair the damage. She went over them so many times with needle, thread and pusher foot that my thighs were, much to my chagrin, no longer able to reside in said jeans.
So I know how it feels. Believe me. But this? Well. I have a word.
This, to quote a favorite red-headed bombastic secretary from a certain slick show, is EGREGIOUS. When the three-headed dog that guards the gates of Hades tears a hole in the butt of your trousers, you throw them out. You do not try to negotiate the hole by wearing men’s underwear (which, for the record, I kind of like, but in the privacy of your own home, please). Indeed, those self-same underwear that are protecting your tuckus from exposure are giving you the dreaded: muffin top. Now, this is something that that can happen to even skinny folk. But more importantly, it is also something that can also be completely avoided. By purchasing – and wearing – clothes that a) fit and b) are whole. It’s science.
P.S. Has your mom ever pretended to pose with an umbrella so that it doesn’t look like you’re trying to take a picture of someone at a flea market with a giant hole in their pants? You should try it.
P.P.S. Why are two famous dumb country girls from fictional TV shows both named Daisy? Maybe we should grant someone a Fulbright Scholarship to study that.
Of course the best looking dudes hail from the streets of San Fran. And then an editor just informed me this picture was taken in NY. He must be from San Fran. Nothing out of the regular, but everything is so right. He’s sporting those vintage Ray Bans everyone’s got a hold of now, an over-sized leather man (or woman’s) bag, super tight skinnies, tan booties, maroon velvet blazer and a pretty big blackberry. It’s all about the tight clothes and over-sized accessories. I hope this trend continues and involves bringing back the retro Zack Morris, as big as your head, mobile phone. So BIG!
Zack Morris Cell Phone
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Sometimes the best outfit surprises come from the underrated back. Here, a simple, traditional shirt has been altered with the button panels on the flip side.
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Keeping warm during the holidays is essential for Christmas shopping. It is easy to look classic in the winter by throwing on a fitted lengthy coat over any outfit. Coats can sometimes be mundane but this gal picked out an interesting one with a peter pan collar , subtle coral checkers, and over-sized button. A darker pair of ballerina flats that match her tote is a smart color choice and is comfortable for those endless shopping days. Happy Holidays.
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The chic, basic, white dress with mini-cap sleeves is the must have this fall. A mother that sews is a bonus in any season. Paired with a dark opaque pair of nylon stockings and knee high leather riding boots, the resulting outfit is a perfect look at almost any age. Promise. This young lady added some color to her outfit by wearing a red-strapped messenger bag to go with the sporty theme of her outfit, and she did what I often do, which is wrap a knit sweater around the bag strap for more style and easy access.
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Even though the sexy route is not really “in” right now, some women are still able to successfully create the look and avoid entering the realm of bad taste. A strong dose of natural confidence is a key accessory to this outfit. Amy knows how to wear an outfit that, although on paper reads red light district (sheer taute top, short high waisted black skirt, gold clutch, black heels), is nothing but classic sexy. She does it right with a correctly proportioned skirt with earth-toned color combination.
How to look classy/sexy without looking trashy:
- Give the illusion of skin. The percentage of actual bare skin in an outfit should not exceed 50%.
- If you are going with bare legs, then complement with a covered up top. Yes, you can wear heels.
- If you go with a more revealing top, wear a longer skirt or pants. Yes you can wear heels.
- If you really want to show more than 50% skin, then no, you should not wear heels, and you should keep the colors closer to neutral.
photo by Natalie Wang
