The one purchase I've already gotten the most use out of this season is my oversized, chunky cardigan. I like to wear mine with skinny jeans and tees, but it would go just as well with leggings. If you haven't tried this trend yet, you will surprised at how a simple shift in proportion -- to a longer sweater -- makes your basics look new again.

The trick to pulling off ankle boots is to make sure the proportion of your outfit is right by pairing ankle boots with pieces that really work: short skirts, leggings and skinny jeans. Jennifer Lopez (left) pulls off the look by topping it off with a black jacket (balances out the harshness of the bootie) and bare legs (sexy!) I like to wear ankle boots with skinny jeans and black tights because, well, it's easy and flattering. But there are so many ways to pull off ankle boots that there's something for every girl. (Photo Credit: Bryan Bedder/Getty Images)

If you love the rich history of fashion from houses like Dior and Pierre Cardin, you'll love Life's online gallery of their best fashion photos. Also, view galleries of vintage Christian Dior and vintage Yves Saint Laurent (amazing how modern his 30+ year-old designs look today like these sexy tall boots and fur coat.)

Lots of things bother me: Uggs, white shoes of any kind, long print maxi dresses. But there are only 5 things I say you should never, ever wear as a grown woman. See what my fashion pet peeves are (Hint: I hate overalls on grown women. I don't even care that Martha Stewart thinks it's a good look for her.) Then chime in with your own ideas about what grown women shouldn't wear. (Photo Credit: Plush Studios/Getty images)

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