Dresscode for twentysomething women!

[Drolefille]

little red x!

[tunatartare]

hmm that's weird, it shows up on my computer

[AlphaFrog]

Originally Posted by KLPDaisy

Nuff said.

Croc oxfords??

[tunatartare]

Boat shoes actually.

[valkyrie]

Those Croc boat shoes are wrong on so many levels -- and I'm not even going to hate on the regular Crocs. These, though, are unacceptable.

I'm also going to disagree with the black hose thing -- I think they're gross.

[adpiucf]

Originally Posted by AlphaFrog

Croc oxfords??

We shall hence call them Croxfords.

[adpiucf]

Originally Posted by valkyrie

I'm also going to disagree with the black hose thing -- I think they're gross.

I agree 100%. Colored "tights" work up to a certain age for a young woman and a certain type of style on a young woman, but black or colored hose is just wrong on anyone!

ETA: Black dress pants and a white button down shirt should be paired with some dramatic silk scarf, belt or necklace... unless you want people to tap you on the shoulder and tell you, "Ma'am, we're ready to order."

[AlphaFrog]

Originally Posted by valkyrie

I'm also going to disagree with the black hose thing -- I think they're gross.

I'm going to agree about disagreeing on the black hose.

The thick ones make you look like your wearing leggings. The thin ones are usually TOO sheer and make your legs look a weird color. No one has jet black legs. Stick to skin tone, or a shade or two darker. (And if your skin glows under a black light, don't wear tan hose....you'll look ridiculous.)

[AlphaFrog]

Originally Posted by adpiucf

We shall hence call them Croxfords.

Ha!

[Sister Havana]

Originally Posted by KLPDaisy

Do NOT wear hot pink underwear under white pants. Ever.

I had a high school math teacher who wore blue underwear under yellow pants. Talk about knowing things we really didn't care to know about our teacher!

[adpiucf]

Originally Posted by Sister Havana

I had a high school math teacher who wore blue underwear under yellow pants. Talk about knowing things we really didn't care to know about our teacher!

Maybe she wanted to teach you an art lesson: blue + yellow=green!

[Drolefille]

So heres my question.

For those of us born without an innate fasion sense, myself included, how are we supposed to know that the stores are wrong and crazy when they try sell us things like leggings and a miniskirt? I think it would look bad on me, but in the magazines, it's kinda cute. But how do I know it's a fashion no-no when so many say it's a fasion yes?

Also, my friends and I agreed that our fashion don't are the camis that have the "waist" right under your boobs. They make the skinniest girl in the world look like she's hiding a pregnancy.

[adpiucf]

Originally Posted by Drolefille

So heres my question.

For those of us born without an innate fasion sense, myself included, how are we supposed to know that the stores are wrong and crazy when they try sell us things like leggings and a miniskirt?

Because after a certain age, you know what is age-appropriate. Unless your name is Mariah Carey...

When in doubt, err on the conservative. You've also been around long enough to know that fad clothing isn't worth the investment. Keep a wardrobe of classic staples and add a fun piece or two so you can experiment with the wacky fashion suggestions thrown off the runway.

And note: if you feel funny coming out of the dressing room to peek at yourself in the mirror, then chances are the look doesn't work for you!

[AlphaFrog]

Also, does it look good on YOU? You can get away with things that aren't high fashion do's, as long as it fits YOUR shape.

[GeekyPenguin]

I really like the croxfords...to wear on our boat.