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Q. I have been looking everywhere for flat, silver leather, strappy sandals for a wide foot for summer for under $45. But I can’t find any that aren’t gladiator or thong style. I want a casual sandal that I can still dress up if needed. Do you have any suggestions?

A. Wow, that’s a tall (or wide) order - flat, silver, wide, not a thong or gladiator and under $45. We did find several silver wide options at zappos.com and shoes.com, but none that fit all of your parameters. You may have to raise your price range or opt for a slightly higher heel to find a silver shoe that fits your wide foot. Here are some of the best we’ve found:

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1. Fitzwell Charlotte, $79 at zappos.com
2. Vigotti Nora, $89 at zappos.com
3. Bouquets Newport, $70 at zappos.com
4. J. Reneé Desna, $109 at zappos.com
5. Touch Ups Women’s Melanie, $40.99 at shoes.com
6. Gretta Women’s Gilda, $44 at shoes.com
7. Touch Ups Women’s Lynn, $51.99 at shoes.com
8. Touch Ups Women’s Gemini, $58.99 at shoes.com
Q. I have recently moved to a chillier climate which means I still need a light jacket or sweater to go out on summer nights. The blazers and cardigans I wear to work seem too “buttoned up” for a night out with friends. Can you suggest some more casual, versatile pieces to layer over the summer tops I already own to keep me warm and looking fashionable when it gets breezy?

A. Our favorite items to pack along for chilly evenings are shrunken cardigans and lightweight scarves. Both roll up into small packages to tuck into a handbag or tote and work with everything from tanks, tees and feminine tops to dresses. Unless your work cardigans are boxy, they should pair perfectly with your more casual clothes - just open up the buttons and push up the sleeves a bit. As for jackets, everything from shrunken boyfriend styles to slouchy unstructured blazers work well.

Here are some visuals for inspiration:

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1. Dream V-neck cardigan, $78 at jcrew.com 
2. Lux Little Brother Blazer, $68 at urbanoutfitters.com
3. Metallic Ombre Linen Scarf, $24 at urbanoutfitters.com 
4. Geometric Jacket, $178 at anthropologie.com 
5. Herringbone école jacket, $198 at jcrew.com 
6. Daisy eyelet jacket, $278 at jcrew.com 
7. Hadley jacket, $118 at jcrew.com
Q. For the past 4 years I have been having a fashion dilemma! I am 22- years-old and slim and fit, yet I have large thighs that do NOT look so hot in shorts or skirts. I don’t know what to wear to be both fashionable and figure flattering. It is so frustrating to see all of these skinny girls with tiny thighs! Can you help me look great this summer and into the fall!?!?

A. Shorts can be difficult for women with large thighs, I agree, but don’t eschew skirts so quickly! A-line and full shaped skirts and dresses are the ultimate way to conceal large thighs. Since the rest of you is slim, flaunt it! Wear your skirts and dresses with belts to show off a slim waist and wear heels to show off toned calves. Done right, no one will have any idea what size your thighs are. For pants, look for slightly wideleg pants and bootcut styles that are fitted through the hip. Always avoid tapered styles and skinny jeans.

Here are a few thigh flattering silhouettes from bananarepublic.com to use as inspiration:

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1. Silk georgette printed dress, $175 
2. Pleated full skirt, $64
3. Classic dark wash button-tab trouser jean, $98
Q. I recently bought a pair of really cute yellow flats on a whim, but now they’re collecting dust inside my closet because I can’t find anything to wear with them. Could you recommend something?

Q. I recently received a cute Italian leather purse, which I love…the problem is, it’s yellow. I’ve tried to add it to outfits, but always end up leaving it behind for something less vibrant. What can I wear with it this summer and can I carry it into fall as well?

yellowbag.pngA. Kudos to both of you for choosing yellow accessories, one of our favorite looks this summer! Whether it’s a pair of yellow shoes or a yellow handbag, you can wear it with so much more than you might think (just not together please - matching yellow shoes and handbags are just too much!) For the most part, you can wear yellow with pretty much anything - navy, denim, white, brown, red, orange and sometimes even black.

Check out some of the looks on these pages for some examples of accessorizing with yellow:


As you can see, we’re really loving yellow this season. And the best part? You can wear your yellow shoes and handbags through the fall.
_5580239.jpgQ. First, I LOVE your site!! I just bought this dress in navy. Navy is a tough color. What type and color shoe can I wear to keep it elegant and fashionable for an evening summer cocktail party. I love the dress but the color is difficult. I like navy and camel but would that work?

A. Cute dress! Navy looks especially chic this season and finding the right color shoe is not as daunting as you might think. I’m not sure if camel would be my first choice for evening; instead, look for black, silver, light neutrals and more. Red can also be a fun choice if you’re feeling bold. Here are a few options ranging from simple and subtle to statement-making, depending on your mood:

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