Fashion Tips

Scarves. Scarves are a great way to add some spice to an ordinary outfit–choose a chunky knit for added texture, patterns for pizazz, or neons for an added burst of color.

Jewelry. Usually wear flip flops or flats? Try a pair of knee-high boots with your skinny jeans! In heels all the time? Invest in a pretty pair of flats or moccasins! Whatever you choose, if you’re looking to create a really interesting look, try playing with unexpected patterns or colors.

Headbands. If you’re looking to really change an outfit, a statement headband is the way to go.

Jackets. Ditch your North Face fleece for the day in favor of something that’ll pack a style punch. Depending on the weather, you could pick a trench, leather jacket, peacoat, or denim jacket, or just throw on a brightly colored cardigan for a quick style update.

1. Basic Black Dress: The basic black dress has been around for a long time. It is often called the "Little Black Dress", and it's true that shorter skirts on the basic black dress, when they hit you in the right place, can be more flattering than a long black dress.

2. Trench Coat: The trench coat is one of the pieces that is both classic and currently a hot fashion item. Most any store sells this piece now. It is great for fall and you can pick it up in a wide range of lengths.

3. Dress Pants: Although it doesn't say black, this is probably what you want to look for. Black is flattering on all figures and goes with everything.

4. Classic Shirt: The white shirt is a definite classic. But it can also come in many different styles to make it look trendy and not dated or like a man's piece of clothing. Find one that accentuates your best attributes and minimizes trouble spots. For example, if you have wide shoulders, stay away from large collars.

5. Jeans: Everyone has a pair of jeans, but does everyone have a pair of jeans that make them look great? The wider leg, low-rise jean style has been popular (and still is) but a narrower leg is coming back along with a higher waist, which eliminates the unflattering "muffin top" look.

6. Any Occasion Top: Find something you look great in that can look respectable under a jacket but bring on the fun after hours.

7. Skirt: If you need dress pants then you also need a skirt. A skirt is womanly and can be flirty or businesslike.

8. Day Dress: Women also are not wearing as many dresses anymore. It was certainly liberating to go from the '50s when women wore dresses every day to wearing more practical pants for gardening, exercising, and so forth. But the dress does not have to be abandoned altogether. They can be very flattering, and there is nothing wrong with "dressing up" for daytime.

9.Jacket: A jacket does not have to be masculine. Find one with a proper, fitted shape. Women's jackets should follow the silhouette of a woman's body and accent the hourglass curve at her waist.

10. Sweatsuit Alternative: It is possible to be casual and comfortable without looking like a slob. Find a comfortable material that you would want to wear every day.