That’s why off-price retailers such as TJ Maxx, Marshalls, and Century 21 are so great for scoring real designer pieces at a fraction of the cost. Most women can’t or prefer not to drop a ton of cash on clothes every season, even on the staples we’re told will always be in style. ![]() Horizontal lines making you look wider is a pretty cliché “rule.” Yes, a skin-tight shiny Spandex bodycon dress emblazoned with horizontal lines might only look good on a model, but pieces that are made well and fit well-think a classic cotton Breton striped shirt tucked into dark jeans, or a ladylike full skirt with horizontal stripes-flatters every woman. ![]() Photo: Atlantic-Pacific 40. Horizontal stripes make you look larger Midi skirts with a slight flare can be super-flattering on smaller girls, so long as they’re paired with a dainty pair of heels and tucked-in or slightly shrunken tops, so as not to get swallowed up in fabric. Skirts that fall below the knee but above the ankle are often considered a don’t for women who aren’t long and lean, but if the proportions are right, they can add a striking, often retro appeal to any look. Also, make sure the skirt’s hemline is as long as you can go without tripping, and add a pair of wedges or heels underneath. Choose solid versions that skim the length of your body, which will create a long vertical line (forego anything with thick pleats or too many layers.) Be sure to keep your top fitted-a tucked-in T-shirt and a cropped leather jacket, for example-so as to not drown in fabric. In fact, a well-cut maxi skirt can actually give you the appearance of looking taller, as evidenced by petite gals like Rachel Bilson, Rachel Zoe, and Mary-Kate Olsen. It’s common fashion folklore that small women simply can’t wear floor-grazing skirts and dresses, but luckily that’s been proven entirely false. This fashion rule still has its fair share of subscribers, but let us make it clear: Navy and black look super-chic together. The combo first started making waves during the Fall 2012 collections, as scores of designers including Carolina Herrera, Miu Miu, Gucci, Prabal Gurung and Céline incorporated black and navy into runway looks,while It-gals like Alexa Chung, and Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen were quick to team up the hues. Even if it’s only adding a pair of opaque black tights to a navy blue dress, it’s a rule worth breaking. Why? As fabulous women like Iris Apfel have proven time and time again, piling on the bling can be fabulous and totally idiosyncratic. Take off one accessory before leaving the house Even fast-fashion spots like Zara are starting to roll out white boots for fall, so get on it! 47. Don’t wear white shoes after labor dayĪnother fashion rule to break, as several “It” designers including Céline, Mulberry, Pringle of Scotland consistently showcase white boots, loafers, and flats in winter-white leather and suede. ![]() Starz Free Trial: How to Get a Free Subscription to Watch Outlander & More MORE: The Best Street Style from Paris Fashion Week Fall 2017 48. Lighter textiles such as white cotton, linen, canvas, and seersucker will surely look out of place during the chilly months of fall and winter, so be sure you’re reaching for white wool, cashmere, mohair, flannel, silk, and leather. One thing to keep in mind when tackling the white-in-winter trend: It’s all about the fabric. Lame! As countless designers have proved during the past few seasons, white isn’t only appropriate when the weather gets cold, but also amazingly fresh and modern-feeling. To break this fashion rule, keep the red true, and add any shade of pink, from pastel to fuchsia. Somewhere along the way, these two shades got a bad reputation, but when paired purposefully, they can actually look quite modern and eye-catching. We’re giving you permission to break all 50 of these old school rules. Your mama always told you never to wear black with brown or white after Labor Day-but fashion rules are meant to be broken, right?
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