Q Dear Miss Abigail: Is it appropriate to wear pearls during the day? Signed, Lisa A Dear Lisa: Here’s a quick and dirty answer to your question, Lisa, probably not the one you wanted to hear. So feel free to rebel against society’s rules, if you want, and wear those pearls. Go ahead. Do it. […]
Tag: clothing
What to Wear to the Prom?
Q Dear Miss Abigail: Our prom is in April and I do not have anything to wear, because I cannot find anything that looks good on me. I am 170 pounds, and have a very large chest. What kind of dress can you recommend? Signed, Crystal A Dear Crystal: Quite a few young ladies out […]
Hemlines R Us
Q Dear Miss Abigail: I am baffled by all of the fashion tips today, which are filled with mixed messages. I live in a small town in Florida, nowhere near the high-fashion world of New York City. What advice do you have about hemlines for a woman like me? P.S. Your dress is beautiful! Signed, […]
My Boss Hates My Wardrobe
Q Dear Miss Abigail: My job sucks because my boss thinks I’m a moron. As near as I can figure out, it’s because my wardrobe lacks that business flair, and I’ve got tattoos. When she first hired me I had pink hair and have since dyed it a sensible brown, but I will NOT wear […]
Sock Tips for Men
Q Dear Miss Abigail: Why is white socks with black pants a no-no? I mean, if you are wearing some really expensive good-looking (dark) shoes, then wouldn’t it be a good idea to put on white socks to draw attention to those shoes? And what is the dress-code for black pants? It doesn’t seem to […]
Velcro ~ The New Scrunchie!
Q Dear Miss Abigail: Is putting Velcro in your hair safe, or can it lead to brain damage? Signed, Pink A Dear Pink: Brain damage? I doubt it, but you might want to consult your doctor about that issue. What I can address is the question of whether or not yours is a proper fashion […]
Glove Etiquette
Q Dear Miss Abigail: I’ve heard that dressy gloves are really in at the present. Since I’ve never had occasion to wear them, I’d like to know if they’re taken off for dinner, and where the proper place to lay them would be? Signed, Ms. Jordan A Dear Ms. Jordan: Betcha didn’t think that I’d […]
The Better to Wear Slacks
I stumbled across this bit of advice from Get in Shape while looking up something else. It was written by Ida Jean Kain, author of the column “Your Figure, Madame!,” so says the title page. The flap copy elaborates: For all her scientific training, her style is warm and humorous. Instead of trying to scare women […]
Wise Purchases and Wardrobe Economy
I don’t know why exactly, but as soon as the cooler weather hits town, I always feel the need for a whole new wardrobe. Must be jealousy ~ I see all those kids in their new school clothes and yearn for a fresh outfit and a new notebook. The following advice came in handy when […]
Our Hats
I think I’m ready for a new hat. I love my winter hat ~ it’s floppy, velvety, and comfy, but it’s a few years old and a little worn. So before I go shopping, I decided to look up a little advice on selecting a hat from Mary Brooks Picken’s Secrets of Distinctive Dress. And hey, […]