Dez's Fashion No-No's
(or Don't Make A Bad Fashion Statement)
By Desiree Hackett Hickson
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Our expert wardrobe columnist Desiree Hackett Hickson
answers the age-old question: should white shoes be worn after Labor
Day?
Dear Dez,
I know that "Miss Manners" says that we shouldn't
wear white shoes after Labor Day. Does that go for white pumps or all white
shoes, in general? It seems to me that I notice some women wearing them all
year long. Also, are there other rules regarding white shoes?
Dear Carol, The first rule, regarding white shoes is pretty much in regard to pumps. There are very fashionable cold weather shoes that can be worn at this time of year, namely, boots. But, I personally prefer an off-white or beige for snowy weather. The color is much warmer looking and people with not get your feet confused with nearby snowdrifts. Being a Nebraska native, I know how much it snows, your feet should not be camouflaged by the environment that you live in. My advice: Save the white shoes for Spring and Summer. They go best with the pastels and soft prints that are popular during that time of year. The other rule (and I feel most important rule) is that your panty hose should not be darker than your white shoes--no matter what time of year you choose to wear them. Wear natural tones like tan or coffee (depending on skin color) or white. Fashion NO-NO: Never wear black or colored hose with white shoes! It looks awkward and draws too much attention to your feet. If it's important for you to make a fashion statement, don't let it be..."Help! I have no fashion sense!" About the author: Desiree Hackett Hickson, Wardrobe Consultant and Costumer for Solid Rock Entertainment (an independent film production company based in Colorado Springs, CO). She has recently finished production on two films titled "Raheem and Rashad's Most Excellent Adventure" and "AWake". These films will arrive in movie theaters next summer. Send your fashion/wardrobe questions for Dez's Fashion NO-NO's to BestDezbop@aol.com. If you have questions, comments, or concerns regarding my column or my work in movies, please send mail to BestDezbop@aol.com. Books on Wardrobe: Always in Style: The Complete Guide for Creating Your Best Look: Style, Bodyline, Wardrobe, Color, Hair, Make-up by Doris Pooser. To order click here. Color Me Beautiful's Looking Your Best: Color, Make-up, and Style by Mary Spillane and Christine Sherlock. To order click here. Looking Good: A Comprehensive Guide to Wardrobe Planning, Color & Personal Style Development by Nancy Nix-Rice. To order click here. The New Professional Image: From Business Casual to the Ultimate Power Look by Susan Bixler and Nancy Nix-Rice. To order click here. 110 Mistakes Working Women Make and How to Avoid Them: Dressing Smart in the 90s by Joanna Nicholson. To order click here. Instant Style: 500 Professional Tips on Fashion, Beauty and Attitude by Emily Cho, Neila Fisher. To order click here. Dress Like A Million (On Considerably Less: A Trend-Proof Guide to Real Fashion) by Leah Feldon. To order click here. |
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