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Q. I purchased a pair of Michael Kors brown suede cowboy boots last fall. I thought they’d be great to wear because of the low comfortable heel (approx. 2-3“), trouble is, I feel they are now passe - is this correct?
-Boots Made for Walkin’ ?

A. Go for it! While you may not see an abundance of fashion layouts in magazines, that doesn’t mean that cowboy boots are out of style. I’m sure Mary Kate and Ashley will still be wearing theirs. Cowboy boots are the style of boot that people who fall for them wear them for years. Most people say that after a year of wear, they really break them in and find them to be super comfy. So strut your stuff!

Q. Looking for a red and white fairly wide stripe top…who has such a thing?
-Striped Searcher

A. Easy Peasy-there are plenty of places and options for red and white striped tops. Some suggestions:

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Lux Striped V Neck Tunic
$58 at
urbanoutfitters.com

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Lux Sheer Stripe Henley
$24 at
urbanoutfitters.com

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Free People Rugby Stripe Hoody
$78 at
nordstrom.com

Q. Help! I’m getting married in a tea length ivory dress (strapless and a-line skirt) and don’t know what shoes to wear with it. I was thinking of a metallic so I don’t have to match the ivory color, but what style?
-Shoe Unsure

A. While the actual wedding day is always joyous, wedding planning can be stressful. And matching colors can be a nightmare and a waste of precious shopping hours. A surefire successful choice is to choose metallic. It can be an ivory or off-white sandal with gold or pearls or all-over metallic in a strappy heel. You’ll look gorgeous - and surprise, surprise you’ll surely wear the heels again.

Here are two big day-worthy options, one closed toe and one strappy sandal:

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Caparros Be-Bop
$59.95 at
zappos.com

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Nina Aney-GS
$72.95 at
zappos.com

Q. Jeans, I love them, but I cannot find any that fit! I have large thighs and a small waist. It seems they all have narrow thigh space for a size 10. What brand will work for me?

Gp372068-00P01V01-1Believe it or not, we have found the Gap Boot cut curvy to be quite flattering. They sit just below the waist and are slightly relaxed through the hip and thigh. A bit of stretch helps get a great fit while the boot cut helps balance out a pear shape.

Joe’s Honey jeans are cut with a fitted waist and a contoured shape which is sexy, curvy and voluptous. With a 7 1/2“ rise, they sit a bit lower on the waist than the Gap jeans.

And finally, Notify offers sculpt sizing on its Ornatus style. In addition to the usual waist sizing, they also offer A, B and C sizes built specifically for your level of curve (A is for a slight curve and C is for a full curve). So a curvy girl with a small waist can opt for a 28C for example. They’re hard to find online and are a bit pricey ($260), but a great fitting pair of jeans is worth it, no?

And if all else fails, we suggest buying a pair that fits well in the hips and thighs and wearing a belt that fits flush against the body without adding bulk to prevent any gaps in the waist.

Q. I recently started a new job and wanted to celebrate with a treat to myself…splurging on a great bag. Can you recommend a medium-sized bag I could use all year long and that is fashionable but not too trendy/flashy?  I’m looking for something classic, but I’m willing to spend a lot so I want to be able to use the bag summer, winter, spring or fall.
-Brilliant Bag

A. Oooh! This was fun.  Not sure what your “splurge” budget is, so I may have gone a bit overboard. Here are some suggestions of brilliant bags that are neutral colored and classic styles without lots of hardware to complicate the look or be too trendy.

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Francesco Biasia ‘Pure Magic’ Large Satchel,
$480 at
nordstrom.com

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Cole Haan ‘Village’ Large Drawstring Tote,
$425 at
nordstrom.com

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Kooba Ginger Bag with Braid,
$635 at
eluxury.com

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Gucci Medium Shoulder Bag,
$1895 at
saks.com

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