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Mar 11
Soft Classic: A Cozy Fleece Vest (Note the seams in back!)
Like so many Classic pieces, this one will never go out of style. There are a ton of vests on the market but this is one of the best....
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Jan 23
Matte Lipstick In Your Color Season: The Busy Mom's Secret To Always Looking Put-Together Without Expending Any Actual Time Or Energy
If you used to have time to care how you looked, but now you have feral children and you haven't showered and the family wants dinner...
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Jan 14
Soft Naturals Of Different Essences: A Tale Of Two Sweaters
Let's talk about essences! I am in my thirties and I have not outgrown my love for grunge. I want every outfit to have at least one...
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Jan 7
Soft Classic: Your Favorite Pair Of Jeans
It's hard to beat the classics. Remember how your mom used to say the words "high water" with alarm when you started to grow out of a...
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Jan 4
Dramatic: How To Style Jeans
Every type has its own unique perfection, and for the Dramatic, it's legs for daaaaaaays. Kibbe's advice is to accentuate your long line...
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Dec 13, 2024
Soft Autumn Lipsticks That Aren't Nude
I am so very tired of the Soft Autumn stereotype of "Nude lipsticks only, because you are a wispy ghost that cannot handle color." I love...
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Dec 3, 2024
Flamboyant Natural: The Coatigan
The Coatigan - the coat-cardigan! For days that are too cold for a sweater, but not cold enough to make you want to deal with a puffer...
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Nov 19, 2024
Soft Natural: The Best Denim Jacket
I tried them all so you wouldn't have to, and I can tell you that the Jacqueline is the best. The princess seams give some shape to the...
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Sep 24, 2024
Soft Dramatic: A Cozy Fall Sweater
It's pricey, as real wool should be. As a Poor myself, I love my cheap cashmere, but I also know better than to confuse it with the good...
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Sep 17, 2024
Dramatic: Pointy-Toed Flats
When I notice a Dramatic body in the wild I always think of music notes, with their long graceful lines. Or Gothic architecture, with its...
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Sep 10, 2024
Dramatic Classic: Short-Sleeved Sweater
This type of shoulder is so flattering on the Dramatic Classic woman: sleeveless, but not a tank top; the shoulder line extends all the...
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Jul 2, 2024
Should You Wear Gold Or Silver Jewelry?
Great earrings for a Dramatic or Flamboyant Gamine. It's fairly common knowledge that Autumn and Spring are the warm seasons, and wear...
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Jun 24, 2024
Silk Tank Top
Soft Natural | Soft Classic Because it's hot, y'all. And I'm in Texas. Send help. Hot Fudge for True Autumn, Lava Smoke for True Summer,...
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Jun 20, 2024
Soft Classic: Casual Summer Dress. Also: Now Offering Consulting Services!
A client of mine - who also happens to be my beloved younger sister! - recently had a baby and said the number one most common refrain...
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Jun 6, 2024
Soft Natural: A Post-Baby Body Swimsuit
For those of us who have an upcoming beach trip but absolutely no intention of going near a bikini.
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May 24, 2024
Flamboyant Gamine: Summer Sweater
Both Gamines do layering very well, so a piece like this that can be worn either by itself or layered over another shirt is a real closet...
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May 16, 2024
"I'm having some difficulty finding a daytime summer dress for my sister's baby shower next month. Any suggestions?"
Absolutely! This was posted on a Soft Autumn forum, so I've listed the soft Autumn options for each dress in the captions. I stuck to a...
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May 7, 2024
The Father's Day Gift He Will Actually Think Is Cool
This cap has a lot of names. I've always heard it called the Flat Cap but it also goes as the Ivy Cap, Newsboy Cap, and - lately - the...
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May 4, 2024
Versatile Mother's Day Gift: A Square Silk Scarf
The best gift is the small luxury they would never buy for themselves.
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