how to freshen up that suit...

while it is not as common as it used to be...believe it or not...there are still women that do wear suits to work...as in several of my clients...so if you are in the elite group...i realize that wearing that same old suit...can get old...but with the hefty price tags...it's not likely that these are items that you continue to buy over and over...

so what needs to happen...is to work with what you've got...while the suit on its own can be...shall we say...yawn...boring...there are some easy ways to freshen up the look...and "revive" those suits you are wearing...

if you've been wearing a basic button down shirt with your suits...how about opting for a nice bright blouse?  if you like ruffles...this is a great accent to an otherwise boring blouse...the combination of the ruffles & color cascading down the suit jacket will instantly pump up the volume...want to be a bit more daring?  go for a fun print...when looking for new blouses to add...think color...texture...detail...the smallest of which could make a huge impact...

add in some fun accessories...if you have been wearing your standard pearls or chain necklace...try adding one with a bolt of color...or adding several necklaces together to create new interest...add a fun brooch to the jacket...no one will notice your basic suit anymore...

belts are another way to update or freshen up an old suit...go for a belt that matches for a conservative approach or add some fun with one in a contrasting color...not only does this bring a great new detail to your suit...but it will instantly cinch in that waist for a flattering silhouette...

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men's corner: the tired suit...

let's face it...a man's suit is not something you replace every few months...but after a bit of wear...that suit begins to feel...and look a bit tired...what to do?

this last weekend...a client was thinking he needed a spruce up in his work attire...but didn't want to spend loads of money...meaning...he didn't really want to buy new suits...so we ventured out...and picked up some nice colorful shirts (other then the colors he is used to wearing) and print dress shirts...mixed in some nice new ties...did a bit of mixing of patterns...and voila...a tired suit...no more...

so skip the plain white shirt...go a little crazy...add some color...some print...and liven up that tired old suit...oh...and don't forget some fun print socks!

1901 trim fit dress shirt
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fasten your seat belt...

as abc gets ready to take off with "pan am" starting september 25th...a tv series about flight attendants & pilots on the once fabulous pan am airlines...many are wondering if it will take off as mad men did...years ago...

taking place in the 60's...although pan am was known for their uniforms...the tunis blue uniform which consisted of the tailored jacket, a straight skirt with a big kick pleat, a white blouse, white gloves and a hat...there are variations of it that can be worn today...

so will you be watching pan am? and more importantly...will you be sporting the trim tailored suit?

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