How to shop for quality clothes in tough budgets
Advice from retailers and experts on selecting durable garments. Look for even stitching, aligned patterns, sturdy buttons, and quality fabric like wool. Consider origin and brand names, avoid rayon wrinkles, and time your buys with markdown cycles while assessing your existing wardrobe to prevent wasteful purchases.
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Ross Skillman
Pittsburgh
Mr. Skillman
Martin Galia
Dianne Marriott
Marshalls
Evan Picone
Etienne Aigner
Argenti
Chaos
T.J. Maxx
Perry Ellis
Tahari
Ralph Lauren
Liz Claiborne
Ellen Tracy
Carole Little
Dona Karan
Syms
Leslie Fay
Ann Tjian
Kenar
Harve Benard
Ms. Marriott
Europe
Hong Kong
Korea
Taiwan
China
Italy
United States
Trashion style divides fashion from prudish looks
The article discusses a provocative fashion trend called trashion that rejects wholesome attire in favor of bold, sexually charged outfits. It catalogs features like heavy makeup, tight denim, high heels, long lacquered nails, and accessories while noting the message of blatantly feminine appeal and the influence of film icons.
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Laura Ashley
Chanel
Ralph Lauren
Trashion
Melanie Griffith
Sigourney Weaver
Fabulous fake jewelry returns to glitz and glamour
Scripps Reward News Service notes Barbara Bush inspired pearl strands and oversized faux pieces drive this Christmas trend. Austrian imported faux gems adorn beaded necklaces and clip on earrings as department stores promote Enchanted Evening looks with large chokers and jeweled brooches.
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Barbara Bush
Austria
Ellen Smith
Mingham
Ciro
Ms. Smith
Arlene Goldstein
Goldstein
Religious jewelry fashion heats up in urban markets
Fashion pundits say religious jewelry has become a secular trend with street vendors in New York selling crucifixes and Catholic emblems alongside Jewish items. Designers and celebrities like Madonna influence buyers as crosses and medals gain popularity across genders and regions.
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Lany
Pogncll
Steff
America
Europe
New York City
Washington
Wendy Ezrailson
Atlantic
London
Kensington Market
Robert Mednikow
Mednikow Jewelers
Memphis
Madonna
World Wrestling Federation
Hulk Hogar
Mednikov
Long drop earrings take center stage in fashion trend
Scripps Howard News Service notes the rise of shoulder grazing earrings that dangle to the chin and beyond. Vogue and Mirabella showcase extreme drops from Chanel Couture and Romeo Gigli, while retailers warn such pieces suit few, favoring longer necks and chic silhouettes.
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Women's Wear Daily
Vogue
Cis Itowska
Kara Young
Chanel Couture
Mirabella
Romeo Gigli
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Karin Winegar
Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune
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Scripps Reward News Service
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Francis Scout Key Mall
Ben Amun
Melissa Parker
Tim Jacobsen
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