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What To Wear Under A Linen Suit

By: Ask Alison 17 days 18 hours 36 minutes ago
Channel: Beauty Shopping Fashion

Q. I just bought a Calvin Klein black pinstripe suit for a job interview, and I am trying to choose a white shell to wear under it. Since the suit is linen, I'm thinking a cotton/poly blend with a tiny bit of lace around the neckline or a viscose/nylon white shell knit. The knit looks good with the suit, but I'm wondering if a knit with linen "works". I think it looks good, but I know mixing the right types of fabrics together can make a difference in the overall look. What do you suggest?

A. Basically, just avoid heavy fabrics, particularly wool or thicker fabrics. A thin knit or light blend will work with your suit, but be willing to consider a variety of tops to pair with your suit in the future once you nab the job, from patterned white on white to chic tops with collars in bold colors. Don't just settle for the safety of black and white. Here are some white tops you might like:

1. Shawl-collar textured blouse, $64 at bananarepublic.com

2. Alfani Short-Sleeve Polka-Dot Mesh Top, $59 at macys.com

3. Nanette Lepore Women's Jamming Eyelet Top, $215 at bloomingdales.com

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Modern Ways to Wear a White Jacket

By: Ask Alison 23 days 18 hours 36 minutes ago
Channel: Beauty Shopping Fashion

Q. Thank you for all the great advice you put in your column. I'm wondering if you can help guide me in the right direction with a white jacket I recently purchased from H&M. It's made of sateen style cotton so it has a subtle sheen to it, it's ivory and it's full length in the sleeves. I love the look and fit of it, but I can't seem to figure out what to pair it with, especially now, in the heat of summer. I sometimes feel like it makes me look like I stepped off the set of Miami Vice or am about to work as a waiter at a cocktail party. What should I do to avoid that look?
-White Jacket Worry

A. To avoid an homage to Crockett and Tubbs, the first step is to avoid wearing your white sateen jacket with pink or pastel t-shirts. Add patterned or rich bright hued solid cotton, voile, or sheer tops underneath and find belts that can be worn over the jacket and cinched at the waist. Collared shirts will also help draw the eye upward and attention away from the sheen of the jacket.

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StarGazing: Kate Moss = Suit Perfection

By: Ask Alison 23 days 18 hours 36 minutes ago
Channel: Beauty Shopping Fashion

Her personal life may be up in the air, but Kate Moss still manages to pull off this white suit perfectly. This look is so chic, from the very-menswear inspired trousers to the chunky wooden heel and feminine scoop neck tee. But we have to wonder, can this look be pulled off by anyone other than Kate?

photo via instyle.com

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Tag-Along Tote

By: Ask Alison 23 days 18 hours 36 minutes ago
Channel: Beauty Shopping Fashion

Make life on the road a little easier with this convenient, spacious tote. It holds your toiletries - even salon-sized products - and easily slips into your suitcase's 22" mesh compartment. Its adorable print makes it the sensible choice for the trendy traveler.

$10 at tag-alongtote.com
Make life on the road a little easier with this convenient, spacious tote. It holds your toiletries - even salon-sized products - and easily slips into your suitcase's 22" mesh compartment. Its adorable print makes it the sensible choice for the trendy traveler.

$10 at tag-alongtote.com

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Tie One On: Shopping for Summer Scarves

By: Ask Alison 23 days 18 hours 36 minutes ago
Channel: Beauty Shopping Fashion

Not just for winter anymore, lightweight scarves are proving to be the accessory this season. Scarves look great with just about everything and are available in amazing colors and patterns. Use one to instantly chic up even the most basic look, whether it's tied, wrapped or just thrown over your shoulders.

Naomi Watts, Amanda Bynes, Rachel Bilson and Lindsay Lohan offer a few ways to wear a summer scarf: