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What a Christmas cracker: Holly Willoughby puts on a festive display in sexy green mini dress and novelty headband on This Morning
Holly Willoughby looked every inch the Christmas cracker as she hosted This Morning on Monday.
The 34-year-old brought some festive cheer to the show as she stood in a forest green mini dress, which had a skater skirt design.
She teamed the number with a novelty headband which had a sequin star attached to it, which gave her look some added sparkle.
Standing next to a decorated Christmas tree, the mother-of-three looked lovely as she presented to camera, wearing a gorgeous pair of Mary Jane heels.
She wore her long blonde locks in delicate curls and kept her make-up minimal, save for a slick of peach coloured lipstick.
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Holly is clearly a fan of her dress as she wore the same design in red from high-street store earlier this month.
She wore the £39.99 number with a pair of thick black tights once again, opting for a pair of matching court shoes.
With comedian Michael McIntyre, Gok Wan and Rylan Clark-Neal all on the show, it was certainly a jam-packed one.
However, Holly revealed the sad news that her co-host Phillip Schofield could not make it in as his younger brother Tim had been taken suddenly ill.
Eamonn Holmes was drafted in to replace him on the show, with the funnyman telling viewers,'How lucky are you that I was available today?'
Phillip's brother, who is seven years younger than him, has diabetes, but the reason for his illness is currently unknown.
Holly was keen to send her well wishes to the family, along with viewers of the show, who tweeted their support.
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They’re in Raipur, but with Rio on their minds. An Olympic test event got underway in the host city of next year’s Games a couple of days back. But to all assembled in the Chhattisgarh capital, there’s little doubt where the actual test event is happening. “These teams will be in Rio as well. So this is the real test. A big test,” says India captain Sardar Singh, putting special emphasis on ‘real’ and ‘big’.
On Thursday, the eight captains stood in a semicircle unveiling the World League finals trophy, none taking their eye off it.
The other seven echoed Sardar’s sentiments. In all practical terms, the World League finals, which gets underway on Friday, is the final major tournaments before the Rio Games.
The Champions Trophy is scheduled to be held in Argentina next April, but its proximity to the Olympics means that most teams are likely to send their second string sides. None want to risk injury or fatigue so close to the Games.
So Raipur has become a playground for the year’s top eight teams to test themselves one last time on a big stage, before stepping on the biggest stage of all next year in Rio. It adds a fascinating dimension to the tournament, especially for India who look most stable than they have in last 12 months – both in terms of the coaching staff as well as players.
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This time last year, Roelant Oltmans had taken interim charge of a team that was reeling from the shock of seeing Terry Walsh being fired. This year, the Dutchman has been given the full charge, but not before another coach, Paul van Ass, was asked to leave. But Oltmans, who took charge at a precarious time with just a year to the Games, has managed to steady the ship.
India’s resurgence
To be fair, the Indian team has enjoyed a decent run this year, barring the Van Ass episode. The former Holland coach brought structure to the team and with his astute sense of man-management, brought out the best from the players.
Oltmans has continued from where Van Ass left. Under him, the team has made steady progress, winning the test series against New Zealand, Spain and France; and holding Australia 1-1 in a three-match series. But there’s little doubt that the World League finals is his biggest test. It will be clear in the next 10 days how much India has improved in the last four months under Oltmans.
Little surprise, then, that Oltmans is treading carefully, not promising much on the eve of the tournament. “The whole team wants to see the best results but we also know that every game is different and results cannot be predicted,” Oltmans says.
India are ranked sixth in the world as per the latest FIH rankings. It’s the highest they’ve been in nearly a decade. They have languished between ninth and 13th for a major part of the last 10 years. Oltmans isn’t the one who usually refer to rankings. But this, he says, is an indication of progress the team has been making.
Some glimpses were visible during the three-match test series against Australia last week. India, who were swatted by Australia in every meeting, matched their opponent move for move. It’s always risky to judge a team from its performances in friendlies, especially against a world champion team that would not have played all its cards. But there were some takeaways for India.
The coordination between the forwards and communication between the goalkeeper and defence looked much better. Structurally, the team looked solid while fitness too looks a non-issue. However, the inability of the strikers to convert the chances they created continues to remain a concern.
Whether India’s recent resurgence continues during the World League has been one of the biggest talking points in Raipur. But the hosts, by no means, are the favourites.
Eyes on Australia, Holland
That tag, without much surprise, will go to world champions Australia. Graham Reid’s side has added more weight to their stature in the last 18 months, winning the World Cup convincingly and hardly putting a foot wrong since.
They stumbled at the Champions Trophy last year in Bhubaneswar, but that was because the side was in transition.
With an eye on Rio, They have come to Raipur with a full-strength squad, like almost every other team.
In form and with plenty of firepower in their ranks, Holland, too, start as one of the favourites. Under Argentine coach Max Caldas, who replaced Van Ass, the Oranje won the European Championships by thrashing Germany 6-1 in the final. They are contenders for the title not just here, but also are strong favourites for the gold at the Olympics next year.
Germany and Belgium have come with new coaches. Valentin Altenburg has replaced Markus Weise as Germany’s manager while New Zealand’s Shane McLeod takes over Belgium’s reigns from Dutchman Jeroen Delmee. Both teams are using this tournament to get in sync with the new coach’s philosophies ahead of the Games next year.
“It’s difficult to adjust immediately when a new coach comes in. But that’s the reason the World League finals become so important for us. With Olympics so near, this is an important phase for us,” Germany captain Moritz Fuerste says. Fuerste may be talking about Germany, but that goes true for all teams. They may be in Raipur. But all they’re thinking about is Rio.
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Pretty in pink! Jennifer Hudson shows off her svelte figure in fitted dress with thigh-high slit while promoting The Color Purple role in New York City
It may have been chilly in New York City on Tuesday, but Jennifer Hudson was ready to create her own sunshine.
The 34-year-old looked radiant in a form-fitting pink dress as she was spotted walking through the city solo.
The star was on her way to Good Morning America, to promote her role in Broadway's The Color Purple.
Jennifer wore a form-fitting, sleeveless pink dress, which cinched in at her waist to highlight the star's trim figure.
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The flattering number also featured a thigh-high slit up the front, which put the singer's toned pins on display.
She coupled the chic dress with a pair of coordinating pink pumps, and covered up with a fuzzy, soft pink jacket that fell to her mid-thigh.
The Dream Girls star accessorized with a pair of diamond earrings, and showed off a bright pink lipstick for the appearance.
Jennifer also showed off a maroon manicure, and looked sleek with her short, raven tresses styled with straightened bangs falling onto her face.
On Good Morning America she joined her The Color Purple co-star Cynthia Erivo, who looked lovely in a white, blazer dress with black buttons.
The pair were joined by Robin Roberts as they discussed the show - currently in previews - which happens to be Jennifer's first experience on Broadway.
Jennifer gushed about the 'beautiful experience' working on the show, saying she was 'having such an amazing time.'
'I feel like I'm in theater school right now. I'm learning as much as I can, and I have been blessed to work with all of these beautiful people,' she added.
The musical is based on the 1982 Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Alice Walker, and shows the early-20th century plight of African Americans in the southern United States.
Robin commented that while the movie and Alice Walker novel were 30 years old, the issues were still relevant.
Jennifer agreed, noting: 'I think that's why a movie like The Color Purple can transition to a play and still be here today, because it's reality. It's what's real, and that's timeless.'
The talented women also treated the audience to a performance of the Broadway show's title song, The Color Purple.
Opening night for the show, which also stars Orange is the New Black's Danielle Brooks, is December 10.
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You know the drill, a closet full of clothes and not a thing to wear. An instant style staple is the jumpsuit and it has come into its own this season. Pair with trainers for an easy, breezy daytime look or a strappy sandal for night. Wardrobe crisis averted.
Florentine Thayat revolutionised womenswear a century ago when he designed the first jumpsuit and this one-piece wonder has been with us ever since.
From the utilitarian boiler suit to the dazzling, jewel-encrusted numbers of Elvis' Las Vegas days, the jumpsuit has had an interesting progression.
But when it comes to versatility, nothing beats it. This perennial classic remains a fashionista favourite because it's easy, elegant and always contemporary.
This season there are a multitude of options, from relaxed, laid-back styles to dressier, tailored pieces with a luxe touch. There's a jumpsuit out there for everyone.
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Give your wardrobe a cobalt colour injection with Cooper's Cuba-ism Dream jumpsuit. Amplify your look with bold, statement accessories and make the best-dressed list on the night.
Look no further than Miss Crabb's dance-inspired Bazaar Romper to wow everyone with an unbridled pop of colour. It's a perfect mix of comfort and style. Call me mellow yellow any day.
Keeping it bright, embrace a bit of daytime glam with Ruby's Night Owl pantsuit. The soft tailoring and cute pockets make this piece a winner. Transform day to night with some gold or silver accessories.
Make your one-piece play a starring role with World's Moca Jumpsuit, a floral fiesta of fabulous. There's so much going on with this fabric you just need to keep everything else minimal.
High-voltage orange is one of the hottest shades this season. Make heads turn in Kookai's playful Bondi jumpsuit. Wallflowers need not apply.
Quirky just hit the next level with Gorman's cheeky Giant Squid pantsuit. I adore the tongue-in-cheek print and fun palazzo-style pant. Pop art chic at its best.
For a sleeker, sophisticated take on the pantsuit, slink into TK Store's silk number. Make it your new-season staple, it's the epitome of effortless chic.
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Some Muslim parents in Paris who are worried about discrimination have started asking their daughters to remove their religious headscarves in the wake of the deadly attacks on the French capital on Friday.
The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the attacks that took place at a stadium, concert hall and eateries throughout Paris and left 129 people dead. French President Francois Hollande described the attacks as “an act of war.”
In the aftermath, some Muslims are feeling uneasy in France, fearing retaliation. According to the Collective Against Islamophobia in France, in the six months following the terrorist attack against satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo in January, cases of physical assault against Muslims in France rose by 500 percent.
A silent solidarity vigil held in Lille on Saturday was stormed by far-right protesters carrying an Islamophobic banner. Graffiti calling for “death to Muslims” has popped up on a wall in Normandy, in northern France, while the words “France, wake up!” were spray-painted on a mosque in southern France.
This emerging anxiety has moved some Muslim families to revisit their Islamic traditions and rituals, and to avoid the risks they might face as a result of looking like Muslims.
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Seham, a student at the Sorbonne University in Paris, is currently under pressure from her parents and relatives to remove her headscarf, she tells HuffPost Arabi. Her mom told her she’ll be angry with her if she refuses to take it off.
Refusing to remove her headscarf, and burdened with her family’s concerns, Seham has been spending most of her time at home since Friday. “All the calls I receive are from people asking if I have given up my veil yet.”
Other Muslim parents in France have instructed their sons and daughters to dress in black or dark colors and to light candles to mourn the victims.
An Algerian graduate student, Hussein, says his mom has ordered him to refrain from “speaking about religion” with any of his friends or colleagues. She worries about him every time he steps out of the house, he says.
Hussein says advice of this kind annoys him -- he thinks it’s over the top. Still, he understands his mom’s concerns in light of the recent attacks. He said he stands in “solidarity with victims across the world,” but that he doesn’t feel obligated to constantly prove his innocence “just for being a Muslim.”
In a blog published on HuffPost France, Marwen Belkaid, a business school student who grew up on the outskirts of Marseille, admitted that he was afraid that ISIS's “unspeakable acts” would “manage to divide my country.” He continued: “I’m afraid that you will achieve the ultimate goal behind your attacks, behind the murders of innocents: to cast a shadow on Muslims in the West, so that they might all be regarded as potential terrorists.”
Muslim youth in other parts of Europe share similar concerns. In a blog for HuffPost Spain, Imane Rachidi, a journalist specializing in the Middle East and North Africa, wrote, “I'm frightened by the idea of being rejected or mistreated because of my appearance, my origins, my name or my family, for speaking Arabic, or because some terrorists decided to kill in the name of Islam.”
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Dressing for a Wedding's physical production is winning
Have you ever bored yourself with a dream? If not, and you want to find out what it’s like, try watching Aaron Bushkowsky’s Dressing for a Wedding.
In the local playwright’s latest script, Carolyn, who is directing the rehearsal for her daughter Dee-Dee’s wedding, quickly establishes herself as the mother from hell, saying to Dee-Dee, “You will have the wedding I never had or I will kill somebody.”
The trope of the overbearing mom is tired and most of the jokes in this comedy are insults. The best comes—and keep in mind that this is the best—when Carolyn complains about Dee-Dee’s dress: “Since your waist is the same size as your shoulders, you look like toothpaste.” Most of the time, the meanness isn’t fancied up with anything like wit. “Don’t touch me,” Carolyn says to her hapless husband, Bob. “Your hands feel like salad tongs.”
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Eventually a story about Dee-Dee’s absent older sister Carly emerges. That story, which I won’t give away, is tragic. Since it’s told with little specificity, it’s also generic.
The baseline for the current reality in the script is never clear: the characters just wander around and free-associate scenes with one another. They reenact a family vacation in Mexico, for instance, and we see a date in which Carolyn and Bob went skating when they were young. Are we inside Carolyn’s head? One thing’s for certain: nobody does any of the things you do at a real wedding rehearsal: in this production, Carolyn wastes a lot of time arranging and rearranging chairs for no apparent reason. Wherever we are, a catharsis eventually arrives, but it has been preceded by so little meaningful development that it feels unearned.
Under Sarah Rodgers’s direction, Deborah Williams delivers a nicely timed, heartfelt performance as Carolyn. Playing Seth, the groom, Josh Drebit gets stuck in muscle-bound, automaton shtick that isolates him in his own stylistic world.
Fortunately, the physical production is winning. The resourceful set designer Yvan Morissette delivers a vision made out of white paper that ends up being part chapel, part wedding dress, and a whole lot frothy wedding cake. Emily Cooper pours gorgeous projections over it, especially in the final cue, in which giant purple flowers spread and bloom.
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Little Mix's Leigh-Anne Pinnock looks sensational in plunging floral maxi dress as she steps out for Battersea Dogs & Cats Home gala ball
She's used to being surrounded by her bandmates.
But Little Mix's Leigh-Anne Pinnock, 24, stole the show as she stepped out solo for the Battersea Dogs & Cats Home's Collars & Coats Gala Ball in London on Thursday evening.
Accompanied by her footballer boyfriend Jordan Kiffin, the pop princess looked absolutely sensational in a plunging maxi dress as she posed for snaps before the annual fundraising event.
At first glance, it looked as though the High Wycombe-born beauty was wearing a crop top and matching skirt but upon closer inspection it's revealed that she's wearing an incredible cut-out dress.
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The top half of the floral frock featured a satin wraparound crop top, the plunging neckline enhancing her ample cleavage and flashing her toned abs.
The lower half of the dress, meanwhile, was a matching floral print and featured a waterfall hem-style maxi skirt.
The flirty frock was shorter at the front to showcase her stunning pins, while her leggy frame was elongated with a pair of barely-there ankle-strap black stilettos.
Styled with a black leather clutch bag, the dress boasted a dramatic train at the back which looked stunning as she sashayed down the red carpet.
The X Factor alumni sported dark, gothic-inspired plum lipstick, her brunette tresses worn sleek and straight.
Her Ashford Town FC footballer boyfriend, 26, looked dapper in a blue suit with a white shirt, canvas belt, lace-up Oxford shoes and fedora hat.
The annual charity extravaganza sees a host of UK and international stars take to the red carpet to raise vital funds for Battersea Dogs & Cats Home’s work in rescuing and re-homing abandoned animals.
Her Little Mix bandmates Jesy Nelson, 24, Perrie Edwards, 22, and Jade Thirlwall, 22, were not seen at the charity bash, but they were all spotted partying together into the early hours of Thursday morning for their Get Weird album launch.
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Light blue jeans at work? Office style and company dress codes
It’s been said that to get ahead at work you should dress for the job you want, not the one you have. But emulating the style of your superiors in the hope of standing out as promotion material isn’t without its dangers – as illustrated by the meme depicting a female employee who bemoans: “They told me to dress for the job I want but now I’m sitting in a disciplinary meeting wearing my Catwoman costume.”
Misguided fashion statements aside, does dressing for success still have merit in small businesses? Or have workplace dress codes gone the way of 80s power suits and 90s dress-down Fridays; quietly phased out in favour of a less prescriptive approach to workplace style?
“Dressing for success at work is a good attitude to have, because taking pride in your appearance proves you care about your career,” says stylist Lisa Talbot.
Nonetheless, Talbot believes you can dress casually at work and still expect to be taken seriously – as long as casual befits both the sector you work in and your personal brand.
“Workplace style has changed dramatically in recent years and business casual is now the norm for many firms, with obvious exceptions like banking and corporate finance. Jeans are perfectly acceptable office attire for many creative industries and the technical sector,” she says.
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“The first seven seconds of an encounter are critical in terms of the image we convey – that’s how long it takes for a potential client to determine whether we are professional, approachable, or business-minded, and that impression is largely conveyed by what you’re wearing.”
Workplace dress codes are ultimately a form of branding, according to Talbot. “Your clothes and personal style represent who you are and what you care about, and what staff wear to work has a significant bearing on the image that business projects,” she explains. “It’s therefore paramount that what your employees wear reflects your business accurately, and a dress code can help ensure that.”
Natalie Bayfield is CEO of Bayfield Training, which has a policy of not allowing trainers or light blue jeans at work. She says the firm’s dress code isn’t intended to prescribe what can or can’t be worn but rather to encourage the team to consider the impact of what they wear on what they’re achieving at work.
“We want people to value the work they do, and what you wear to work contributes to that. Taking pride in your appearance and making an effort to look smart transmits a powerful message,” explains Bayfield.
“But our dress code also leaves plenty of room for individuals to interpret it in accordance with their own personal sense of style.” She says staff need to look professional in the office because clients can drop in unannounced. “While it’s not impossible to make a pair of jeans look smart, we want the team to adopt a more professional approach and make the right impression at the same time as feeling comfortable. It’s easier to do that if you feel good about what you’re wearing but still free to be an individual.”
Team members who deliver training are expected to smarten up further when visiting clients – however they wish to interpret that. Bayfield believes, like Talbot, that the dress code is an extension of the company’s branding. “Our courses and trainers are our products, effectively, and how we package them matters,” she says.
Amanda Foster founded training and office support firm Hector Merrywheather four years ago and adheres to a dress code, despite being the only full-time member in her team of four. She believes dressing the part at work is a crucial part of preparing properly for the day ahead, a conviction which stems from her days in the Territorial Army, cadets and scouts.
“My father worked in drainage and when he started his firm 30 years ago his philosophy was simple; dealing with waste for a living was no excuse for looking like a mess at work. He took pride in his appearance every day and that’s crucial for being taken seriously by clients and competitors, no matter how small your business is,” she explains. “When I get dressed for work each morning I am creating a persona, and my dress code – smart shirts embroidered with the company logo – is a crucial part of that.”
Claire Curzon is managing director of Derbyshire firm Brighter Directions. The firm employs 21 people and adheres to a strict dress code for client-facing events and exhibitions, consisting of formal black suits and dresses with bright orange accessories.
“Our dress code is virtually a uniform, and we adopted this look 11 years ago when there were two of us in the business but maintained it as we grew because we believe it makes us instantly recognisable, which gives us the edge over our competitors,” explains Curzon. “Our dress code is a marketing tactic in itself; we’re practicing what we preach as marketers by standing out from the crowd.”
Curzon says the firm’s key competitors are national and London-based PR and social media agencies which are much bigger than Brighter Directions, but she believes the company’s dress code makes them discernibly different and more personable.
The company has no dress code for day-to-day at the office – and Curzon believes there’s no such thing as too casual when it comes to workwear for a normal day at her firm. “I honestly wouldn’t mind if my team turned up to the office wearing pyjamas and onesies, as long as they were delivering on their tasks,” she says.
“Obviously it wouldn’t be acceptable to attend a client meeting in casual clothing – that’s just unprofessional, but it works the other way, too; being overly-dressed at work can make people feel stifled and that’s counter-productive, especially in a creative environment.”
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Elsa Hosk and Romee Strijd showcase their assets in sheer tops as they attend fitting ahead of Victoria's Secret Fashion Show
With just days to go before the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, the angels were out in force in New York on Sunday.
Squeezing in some last minute fittings before the 2015 lingerie extravaganza, some familiar faces were seen making stylish appearances on the streets of Manhattan.
Swedish beauty Elsa Hosk, 27 and Dutch bombshell Romee Strijd, 20, put their VS credentials on show in sheer black tops as they arrived for the meeting.
Elsa, who made her VS show debut in 2011, ditched the bra and opted for a flimsy t-shirt and high-waist jeans which she teamed with lace-up boots.
The blonde beauty added stylish touches with a luxurious blush-coloured coat and wide-brimmed fedora.
Meanwhile, Romee - who walked her first show for the fashion brand last year - looked busty in a push-up bra which could be seen underneath a sheer long-sleeved top.
She wore skinny black ripped jeans which accentuated her slender pins along with buckle-detail boots.
Romee was officially made a VS angel this year.
Several other leggy lovelies were seen arriving at the Victoria's Secret offices including Sanne Vloet, Constance Jablonski, Stella Maxwell, Shanina Shaik and newcomer Flavia Lucini.
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Reality star-turned-model Kendall Jenner, 20, was also spotted arriving for her fitting as she prepares to make her debut at the 20th anniversary runway show.
The lingerie runway show kicks-off on Tuesday but won't air until December 8.
Kendall's BFF Gigi Hadid also makes her VS fashion show debut this year as well as several other newbies joining the angel clan in the spotlight.
Vita Sidorkina, 21, Pauline Hoarau, 21, Bridget Malcolm, 24, Leila Nda, 25 and Leomie Anderson 21 will all walk the runway sporting the underwear brand's designs.
Selena Gomez, The Weeknd, and Ellie Goulding - who reportedly stepped in after Rihanna backed out at the last minute - will also perform at the annual event.
Alessandra Ambrosio and Adriana Lima are back for Victoria's Secret, too, marking the sixteenth show for each model, who first joined the sexy catwalk in 2000.
Veterans Behati Prinsloo, Candice Swanepoel, and Lily Aldridge are also walking, while Lily gets the special honor of modeling this year's $2 million Fantasy Bra.
The show will also see the return of a few non-Angel models who have appeared at the event in the past, like Joan Smalls - who has walked in the show four times before - and PINK spokesmodel Rachel Hilbert.
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Women are masters when it comes to dressing right and wearing pieces that flatter their figures. For many, it’s part of their collective consciousness to keep up with what’s trendy and new for each season. Womenswear designers, fashion magazines, bloggers, and fashion icons are not only very familiar with the rules of fashion, but are always wiling to impart their wisdom onto female fashion lovers. But your female counterparts shouldn’t be the only ones benefiting from this style wisdom. Fortunately, there are a few tips that most female fashion mavens live by that can easily be followed by men too. Here are 11 women’s fashion tips that work for men as well.
1. You can never have enough white button down shirts
Take this classic cue from timeless sex symbol Marilyn Monroe herself. A crisp white dress shirt will always be in style, will elevate your jeans, and instantly and effortlessly dress up your look. Not to mention that it looks good on everyone. Although they may have a short shelf life (be it from staining/yellowing or looking worn), it’s easy to refresh this look regularly.
2. Buy multiples
This is a fashion cue to take from first lady and style icon Jackie O, who had a closet full of sheath dresses. Translation: She knew what looked good on her and what flattered her figure. If you know there are certain pieces that flatter your shape and fit right off the rack, go ahead and by doubles, or multiples. Don’t question something that works.
3. Embrace your stature
About 99% of women’s fashion and lifestyle magazines instruct women to embrace their shapes and stature. Men, you should be doing the same. Figure out where your body type falls, and wear what flatters you most.
4. Make a list of what you want to buy
If there are certain clothing items you’re coveting, jot down a list of what you want and where to get them to avoid overspending. This will help you zero in on pieces that mesh well with what you own. In short, it just makes your life easier if you already know what matches with what in your closest.
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5. Keep your closet neat
Your clothes need to breathe and so do you. You should be able to open up your closet and see every item you own without having to rummage. It’s also the optimal way to get a lot of wear out of the clothing you already own. Make sure you clean your closet out at least once a year, and donate items you no longer wear so you’ll feel good in the process.
6. Take a look inside the garment
A garment’s lining is not only often a designer’s calling card, but a fantastic way to judge the quality of a piece. A well-crafted lining is a sign that the piece has been sewn with care, says InStyle. A high-quality item is a good investment that will last you a long time.
7. Keep your mind open to new trends
One of the things that women’s magazines and fashion experts always stress is to keep your mind open to new trends. Although you may know what looks good on you, and think that something wouldn’t look good on you or fit your frame, you’ll never know how you feel about it until you try it, says InStyle.
8. Never buy a boring coat
Not only is outwear important because it’s currently in season, but it also can be the most important item you choose to wear for the day. “Outerwear should never be an afterthought,” says Holmes amp Yang co-designer Jeanne Yang to InStyle. “So many people only see you in your coat — if you’re not wearing something great underneath your trench, they’ll never even know!” In other words, never skimp on your outerwear.
9. Don’t fear color
Even if you don’t like color, including just a hint of it into your outfit can bring your whole look together, and also make it more eye-catching, says StyleBlazer.
10. Your good friend should be your tailor
It’s very important when investing in articles of clothing that are staples in your closet, like suits and pants that you have them tailored. Nothing raises the quality of moderately priced clothes more than having them altered to suit your shape. Build a good relationship with your tailor who knows your body and tastes: It will be all you ever need to remain stylish and feel great in everything you wear, says the Huffington Post.
11. And as always, less is more
The great Coco Chanel advised women to do this everyday: “Before you leave the house, look in the mirror and remove one accessory.” It is never OK to over-accessorize. Men, that means picking one piece, such as a watch, and wear only that — leave your stack of bracelets behind.
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