Mary Anne Wahle

Tips for mastering camel and tan in your wardrobe:

* Add camel or tan to make an all black outfit softer and more people friendly.
* Add camel or tan to ground light colored garments and give them more substance.
* Add camel or tan to neutralize/tone down bright colors.
* Wear a monochromatic camel or tan outfit for an elegant image (vary the textures and ignore this advice if you are washed out by camel and tan.) Or, wear the camel/tan as a column of color and pair with navy, plum or black if your inherent coloring supports it and/or you require a greater depth of color.

How do you like to wear camel!?

For more styling tips or to book a discovery session, email me at maryanne@yourbeststyle.com. I’d love to speak with you!

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Simple Warm Weather Capsule: 4 Bottoms, 5 Tops = 20 Outfits, No Repeats! You can switch out jeans or pants for a skirt or expand the capsule by adding some as desired. You may also wish to include some dresses** **Even dresses should be able to be worn three different ways: change the shoes, add/play with accessories, add a cardigan, a jacket, belt a knee length cardigan; you will maximize the possibilities this way and your wardrobe capsule will seamlessly expand!

Any questions? Drop them in the comments and I’ll be sure to answer them!

If you would like assistance creating a work, vacation, travel, weekend, every day chic, professional; or you name it capsule; I can help!

xoxo Mary Anne

maryanne@yourbeststyle.com
www.yourbeststyle.com

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What is a Capsule Wardrobe? It is a limited number of garments that are interchangeable with one another. Let’s use 12 items for our capsule. Another way to think of a capsule is that each garment should have a minimum of three “friends” or coordinates. Therefore, if all 12 items had 3 coordinates that would total 36 = over a month of looks with no repeats! There are a few things to consider beforehand:

~ Are you more of a pants person or skirt person, or, a bit of both?
~ Do you already know your best colors?
~ Do you know which are your best neutrals – examples are black, gray, white, tan, neutral greens, camel, navy, etc.
~ Consider what is typically easier for you to find: tops vs. bottoms; if bottoms are challenging, start there.

Look for a great pair of jeans (if you are a jeans person; you may substitute something else here) that are figure flattering and fit very well. Dark wash is always a more elevated and slenderizing choice. Next, choose another neutral color, for pants, skirt or shorts. If you would like to add a skirt – choose a solid color to start and later you can add prints/patterns that have at least three colors (makes coordinating so much easier). Personally, I find solid/neutrals on the bottom easiest to work with then I gradually add prints and patterns as I find them. Let’s dress for the warm weather: You may wish to have one or two layering tanks (solid), 3-5 tops (print/pattern), that suit your lifestyle and pair nicely with all three bottoms. Consider a “you” flattering color in a cardigan (long, duster lengths are very chic and on trend right now), or a jacket or blazer for panache and warmth as needed. You may decide to reserve one pair of pants for heels, or, find a sweet spot length that works with low heels and flats. A kimono top is great for layering and can be worn over a coordinating tank and jeans, a tank and skirt, white on white, etc. Let’s call this a casual chic every day capsule: 5 tops, 2 tanks, 3 bottoms, 1 cardigan, 1 kimono (layering piece). That’s 12! See how easy!? You may like to add a few dresses as you branch out. Look at the benefits: Less Brain Fatigue; You are guaranteed to have a month of interchangeable outfits (all adorable, of course!), Less Stress, and More Confidence!
Remember, the colors need to flatter and enhance your own beautiful coloring (material for another post); the clothes must suit your personality and lifestyle (i.e. You gotta love them and they should serve you in all the roles you fulfill), and, they must fit very well.

If you don’t know your best colors, I can help! If you don’t know your best neutrals, I’m there for you! If you hate to shop but want to look fabulous, I’m your stylist. I would be delighted to help you create a capsule wardrobe that checks all the boxes for you!

xoxo Mary Anne
maryanne@yourbeststyle.com
www.yourbeststyle.com

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Slingbacks! What’s to like? They are versatile, elegant, and have a way of enhancing the curve of your legs. Heeled slingbacks are perfect for dressing up any outfit, while flats are great for a stylish casual day out. By exposing the back of your heel they have a lovely way of making legs appear longer and leaner; how about that? Here are a few do’s and don’ts:
DO:
* Wear with a heel that flatters your lower leg.
* Wear with skirts, pants and dresses that expose your feet (especially with slacks, otherwise the pant hem gets caught in the heel strap!)
* Wear with bare legs or very fine, sheer hosiery.
DON’T:
* Wear with socks
* Wear in winter (unless it’s a mild one!!)
* Select an open toe style + high heel; they aren’t very comfortable.

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xo Mary Anne @yourbeststyle.com
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YOU are WORTH it!! Don’t save your best things for “later”! Creating and possessing a great wardrobe is not about being spoiled, vain or self-obsessed. Rather, it is a visual presentation of who you are and how you wish to present yourself to the world. The way you dress is an external expression of your personality and its many facets. You are not one dimensional. Do you love how you feel when you know your outfit is “just right” — your clothing fits and flatters, the colors are fab on you, the style suits you to a “tee” and the silhouettes worn are just right for your unique shape? I’ll tell you; You feel fabulous, confident and ready to conquer the day, and, you radiate that positivity and glow to others. Building a wardrobe that empowers you is always worth the time, effort and money it may take. It’s an investment in yourself that pays dividends over and over again.

If your wardrobe doesn’t support the best version of YOU, let me eliminate the stress by facilitating a wardrobe revamp. I’ll show you what works, help find those hero pieces, the undiscovered outfits, and eliminate the clutter. Together we can turn your closet and style from frustrating to FABULOUS! Sessions can be in person or virtual; they are a TON of fun (fun is my middle name) and incredibly insightful. You will learn plenty of tips and tricks along the way.

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Want to have an Enduring Style no matter what your age?! Join me on Thursday, May 27th at 7 pm, for a free virtual seminar hosted by Yuma Center of Washington, DC. There will be heaps of tips and tricks for style at any age so hop on and invite your gal pals, too; the more the merrier! (link to register in the comments section).

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