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Cynthia's Women's Fashion Blog July 2004 Archive

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

5 Things a Grown Woman Should Never Wear

Thursday July 29, 2004
"Fashion is ageless?" Whatever! There are some things that a grown woman (Considering Botox? Then you're a grown woman) should never be seen wearing. Find out which five qualify now.

Before you buy fall clothes

Tuesday July 27, 2004
Learn how to stretch your fall wardrobe further with tips on which styles are most enduring, what type of fabrics and patterns show up season after season and which shoes ... Read More

Dress Glossary

Sunday July 25, 2004
Do you know your cheongsam from your sheath? Photos, descriptions and more.

Voter Chic

Friday July 23, 2004
Voting becomes the latest thing, courtesy of fashion designers like Sean "P. Diddy" Combs, Isaac Mizrahi and Richard Tyler who are urging everyone to vote this year. Get in on ... Read More

Five summer looks you didn't know you could wear

Thursday July 22, 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 summer style. Keep your look new ... Read More

Dissatisfied customer sues Chanel

Wednesday July 21, 2004
It's one thing to argue with a sales clerk over returning a $50 pair of jeans that don't fit. But for one couture-loving woman, the stakes of returning clothing she ... Read More

Hot or Not? When Fashion Trends Die

Monday July 19, 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.

Are you a fashion disaster?

Thursday July 15, 2004
Take this fun quiz to see whether you classify as a fashion disaster or a true fashionista!

Fashion Bytes: Birthday Girl Tank, Old Navy Plus & Voter Chic

Wednesday July 14, 2004
Buy a cute tank top to celebrate your next birthday (whether it's 18 or 48), shop for designer clothes on sale and find out about Old Navy's new size range ... Read More

Fashion 101

Tuesday July 13, 2004
Wonder why everyone cares about what they wear? Can't figure out why fashion matters anyway? Find out exactly what fashion is, where trends come from and why it's still relevant ... Read More

Little Black Dresses

Sunday July 11, 2004
Make your special occasion worry-free with this classic pick for evenings, including reunions, cruises, weddings, dates and much more. Our seven favorite styles to buy online.

Fall 2004 Couture

Friday July 9, 2004
Jean Paul Gaultier did fabulous capes, Chanel showed modern takes on the suit and Elie Saab rolled out red carpet-ready gowns. See what the world's most creative designers conceptualized for ... Read More

No time to shop?

Wednesday July 7, 2004
Whether you're a busy exec or a tired-out mom, you can learn how to shop faster (and smarter) to pull together a great look in less time. Six strategies to ... Read More

How to Develop a Signature Style

Monday July 5, 2004
Easy tips for adding a special item to make your look unique.

Fashion emergency landing

Saturday July 3, 2004
If you've ever sat behind a woman doing her nails on a plane, you'll totally get this story: Passengers complaining of nausea caused an airplane to make an emergency landing ... Read More

Fashion Bytes: The Jessica Simpson Shawl

Thursday July 1, 2004
Find out more about the gorgeous silk shawl Jessica wears on tour (left, from designer Cecilia De Bucourt), how much Janet Jackson's "wardrobe malfunction" could cost, and who's new face ... Read More

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