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Cynthia's Women's Fashion Blog May 2004 Archive

By Cynthia Nellis, About.com Guide to Women's Fashion since 1999

What to wear to a wedding

Monday May 31, 2004
Decipher dress codes (formal, daytime, etc.) with this easy primer for him and her.

What to wear to a class reunion

Saturday May 29, 2004
Don't stress about getting dressed for class reunions! Find out the benefits of advance planning, choosing the perfect outfit and updating your look.

Hot or Not? When Fashion Trends Die

Thursday May 27, 2004
If you're wondering whether that great low-waisted pair of pants you bought last year look, well, a little too last year, we'll help you decide when a trend has died.

Travel Chic: Vacation wardrobe strategies

Tuesday May 25, 2004
With a few key pieces and a streamlined strategy, you can look chic, comfy and appropriate on vacation.

Versace Barbie

Monday May 24, 2004
That long, blonde hair. Those heavily lined eyes. That drop-dead glam gown. No, it's not Donatella, it's Barbie! The late summer rollout of Versace Barbie features a ribbon-front bodice and ... Read More

Better second time around

Saturday May 22, 2004
Vintage, secondhand, flea market finds -- call it whatever you want -- but used apparel is hot. Find out where to buy it, what to look for, what's a bargain ... Read More

Six steps to buying a new dress

Wednesday May 19, 2004
Find your perfect dress in six easy steps, including deciding which style is for you, choosing a length and accessorizing.

Swimwear trends

Monday May 17, 2004
Everything you need to know about swimwear, including trends, shopping, what to wear to flatter your body type.

Gwyneth's new baby girl

Saturday May 15, 2004
Gwyneth Paltrow may have gotten her chic from fashion friends like Stella McCartney, but it seems she got her baby-naming skills from the late Frank Zappa (kids are Moon Unit ... Read More

Easy figure fixes

Friday May 14, 2004
Every woman has something about her body she'd like to hide, whether it's heavy thighs, a pudgy tummy or a too-round bottom. With a few visual tricks (like using the ... Read More

Beyonce's fashion line

Thursday May 13, 2004
She can sing, she can act, but can she sell clothes? Megatalented Beyonce is the latest star to sign on for a celebrity clothing line, joining other celebs with apparel ... Read More

Brown goes chic

Tuesday May 11, 2004
Six design students from the Fashion Institute of Technology have conceptualized high fashion uniforms for UPS.The students represent six regions the company serves, including Europe, Latin America, and North America ... Read More

Fashion mistakes most women make

Monday May 10, 2004
You would never dream of making an obvious fashion faux pas (Seamed hose with sandals? Never!) But even dedicated fashionistas sometimes run the risk of making style snafus. Find easy fixes ... Read More

Five summer looks you didn't know you could wear

Saturday May 8, 2004
If the thought of lots of bare skin this summer makes you want to hide under a baggy cardigan, take a fresh look at how to make fashion work for ... Read More

Heidi Klum's new baby

Thursday May 6, 2004
Supermodel Heidi Klum gives birth to a baby girl just in time for Mother's Day. New York Post Online Edition: gossip

What kids teach us about style

Wednesday May 5, 2004
Children approach fashion with an enthusiasm and flair that adults have lost along the way. Find your inner junior fashionista with a few reminders from kids.

Find the right swimsuit

Monday May 3, 2004
Short legs? Skip the boy legs. No waist? Go for wrap fronts, belts or color-blocking there to add a waist. Find your perfect swimsuit for your body type now.

Seven sandals to own

Saturday May 1, 2004
Wedges, metallics, color and flats make news this season. In general, flatter heels (1 1/2" and less) look best with shorts, minis and ankle-grazing skirts; wedges and stilletos pair nicely ... Read More

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