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Q. Please help! I purchased a tie dyed scarf from Old Navy with combination of hot pink, coral, and light lavender. I don’t know what color shirt to wear with it. I am thinking of wearing a jean jacket with it. What color shirt should I wear with jean jacket? If I wear denim trousers, what color shirt would look best? I love this scarf, but I am afraid of wearing too much pink if I combine it with a hot pink shirt.

A. Great purchase! We are huge fans of colorful summer scarves. Your pink dip dye scarf will really “pop” when worn with denim, so go for it. In addition to denim and white, don’t be afraid to mix colors (another trend we are huge fans of!). Here are just a sample of colors to wear with your scarf. Don’t worry too much about looking “matchy”, just experiment and have fun!

Women’s Lightweight Dip-Dye Scarves $12 - Old Navy

Q. I’m attending an anniversary party and would love to wear this dress I found at Express. I’m not sure what accessories (shoes, bag, jewelry) I should wear though. Do you have any suggestions?

A. Great dress! Let the bold graphic design dictate your color palette: yellow, black, white, gold - any of these colors would look great with the dress. We opted for black strappy heels, a lemon yellow clutch, a chunky gold necklace and bangles.

A white or gold bag would also look great, as would gold shoes. You can also substitute great dangling gold earrings instead of the chunky gold necklace or add a skinny black patent belt to change the look.

Logo Bangle Bracelet Set $38 - Liz Claiborne

Knotted Multi-Chain Necklace $34 - Express

Kooba Pleated Clutch - $195 - Footcandy

Kenneth Cole New York Women’s Hit Or Miss T-Strap Platform $249 - Endless.com

Cotton Sateen Tube Dress - Pattern $79 - Express

Q. I found a very simple cut rayon tank dress with a very small floral print at a thrift shop and it hits about mid-thigh. Can I wear this as a belted tunic over skinny jeans? What would be the most updated way to use this dress? Accessory ideas, shoes, etc. would also help.

Also, I have a pair of Ray-Ban Wayfarer sunglasses from 1987. Would I look dated if I wore them? They are good quality sunglasses and they just sit there. It seems the big glasses are back in again, am I right?

I like to be Thrifty but stylish.

A. Sounds like your floral tank dress was a great find! A classic shape in a classic print that just also happens to be very in style this season. You can certainly belt the dress and wear it with skinny jeans, or of course wear it as a dress with flat summer sandals or feminine heels or wedges. We’ve shown some ideas below using two floral tank dresses that can be found on the racks now.

As for your original Ray-Bans - not only can you wear them now, but people are paying big bucks for vintage originals and the new “original” reissues.

Nine West Women’s Aleksander Platform Sandal $99 - Endless.com

Ray-ban Original Wayfarer Sunglasses $139 - Lord & Taylor

Danica Leather Hobo $29 - Forever 21

Motif Silver Paris $49 - Steve Madden

Frenchi® Floral Print Tank Dress (Juniors) $44 - Nordstrom

Natural Skinny Jean $24 - Wet Seal

Women’s Vintage Hip Belt with Perforated Hole Detail - NEW! $125 - Linea Pelle

Large Floral Tank $21 - Wet Seal

Q. I bought this little dress for an upcoming wedding that I will attend. How do I pull the look together with accessories without going over the top and looking too trendy? I was hoping to wear a pair of nude or beige shoes. What about a necklace or bracelet? Can the style chefs help me whip up a winning (and timeless) combo?

A. Colorful, printed and asymmetrical - a trio of trends in one chic little dress! Let the dress be the star of your look and choose neutral accessories in colors like nude, bone and gold. Skip the necklace (too fussy with the asymmetrical neckline) and opt for dramatic drop earrings and a chic gold cuff instead. Gold or nude shoes and a neutral evening clutch complete the look.

Clutch $185 - Calypso

Cascade Large Link Bangle Bracelet $42 - Liz Claiborne

Beaded Flower Dangle Earrings - Coral $19 - Target

Stuart Weitzman Evening - Swag Gold Leather $335 - Jildor

BCBGMAXAZRIA Women’s One Shoulder Floral Printed Matte Jersey Dress $158 - Bloomingdale’s

Q. I work at a conservative law firm on the east coast and I’d like to know what a feminine (yet appropriate) way to wear a skinny belt is. Can I wear it around my waist? If so what kind of shirts can I wear it with?

A. Not only can you wear a belt around your waist to work, but it is a major fashion “do”! Wear your skinny belt over tailored jackets, button down shirts, feminine blouses, shift dresses and fitted sweaters. Of course, the belt also looks great with pencil skirts, full skirts and trousers. Below are a few ideas for you:

Soulmates ruffle sweater $34 - Dillard’s

DKNYC Crosshatch Pencil Skirt with Belt $119 - Bloomingdale’s

Tropical Wool Bateau Neck Dress $148 - Ann Taylor

Semantiks ‘Flying Colors’ Suit Jacket $158 - Nordstrom

Tahari Belted Black Skirt Suit $280 - Macy’s

Lauren by Ralph Lauren Keeley Cardigan with Patent Belt $109 - Bloomingdale’s