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Mom gets a makeover

In honor of Mother's Day, Fashion Guide Cynthia Nellis' mom gets a new, professional look. (left)

Name: Sherry
Age: 57
Makeover goal: A polished, but casual, career look

Before
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After
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Get the look
Sherry's moving from an ultra-casual workplace to a more professional setting.

The ideal fix? A slim, contemporary pantsuit. Ours is from Nine West (Jacket $159, Pants $89).

We added a turquoise silk sweater tank from August Silk ($40) The sterling and onyx necklace belongs to Cynthia.

Reason we like this look
The updated lines (even the legs had a slight bootleg) and fabric (cotton with a bit of stretch mixed in) are modern. Cotton looks crisp, but unlike other warm-weather fabrics like linen, holds it's shape and resists wrinkles when it has some stretch.

The "pop" of color does wonders for anybody, and we liked that just about any top would work with this pantsuit.

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All photos copyright  © 2003 Cynthia Nellis

 

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