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Style Basics

Basic do's and don't of women's fashion, glossaries of popular fashion terms, answers to frequently asked questions and fashion rules to get you looking your best.
Flats
Flats are a must for a casual wardrobe. Find our favorites here.
Casual Wear Essentials
Get ready for downtime with crops, tees, polos, bootcut jeans and flats: all casual wear essentials. We'll share our favorites with you.
Polo Shirts
The polo shirt is the quintessential collared sport shirt for women. Plus, it's really cute. Find our favorites here.
Cropped Pants
Cropped pants are a casualwear essential. Find our favorites here.
Bootleg Jeans
We think bootleg jeans flatter a woman's body the best (the slight flare balances out hips.) See our favorite bootleg jeans.
Casual Tees
Shop for our favorite women's essential tees.
Daily Don't: Becki Newton
Even the best-dressed women make fashion mistakes sometimes, and we'll be here to show you the worst of them with our Daily Don't.
Top 3 Budget Leather Jacket Styles
Don't blow your budget on a trendy leather jacket that's going to be outdated next year. Instead, look for in-season sales on updated looks and buy your dream jacket for a song. Here are some good buys on trendy silhouettes.
How to Wear a Hat
You've seen celebrities looks great in hats, now you'd like to copy that look for yourself. We'll show you how to pull off hats the right way.
What to Wear...
Black-tie party? Losing weight? Want to look slimmer? Find out what to wear for every occasion!
Develop Trend-Proof Style
Are you tired of buying something only to have it go out of style in a few months? Find out how to invest wisely in a wardrobe that always looks current and modern.
Top 4 Cashmere Sweater Styles
Cashmere sweaters can be a big purchase! Make the right choice with classic styles and wearable colors. Here are our favorite cashmere sweater styles.
10 Secrets of Timeless Style
Trend-proof your wardrobe and develop a lasting, timeless style with essential pieces that will keep you looking fabulous. Designer and fashion expert Gayla Bentley has helped thousands of women find a modern way to look great; now she'll share those secrets with you!
Best Shorts for Your Body Type
Bermudas, walking shorts, city shorts, golf shorts, Daisy Dukes: there are dozens of shorts out there, but do you know which ones will flatter your body type the best? Find out now!
Styles to Make You Look Up to a Size Smaller
Want to look instantly slimmer in a swimsuit? How about a pair of pants or a sexy dress? We'll show you the products that give you no-diet slimming results.
Simple Style Rules
Fashion isn't difficult, just confusing. But there are a few simple style rules you can use to help decipher the fashion world.
U.S. Misses Size Chart
Unsure about what size your clothes need to be? Review our U.S. Misses size chart to find your perfect fit.
Fashion Over 40
Women over 40 can be just as sexy and vital looking as their younger counterparts. Find out what style expert Kim Johnson Gross has to say that keep your shoes, hair, clothes and makeup looking fresh and pretty.
5 Things a Grown Woman Should Never Wear
"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.
Are You a Fashion Disaster?
Take this fun quiz to see whether you classify as a fashion disaster or a true fashionista!
Fashion 101
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 today.
Fashion FAQs
Want to know if pantyhose and sandals are a Don't? Need packing tips or an opinion on going braless? Try this handy reference for frequently asked and answered questions.
5 Common Fashion Flubs
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 now!
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