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A woman’s wardrobe should include items that are not only stylish and flattering, but versatile and functional as well. There are several essential accessories that no modern woman should be without. Check them out:

Cardigans

Cardigans are button-up sweaters, and they are a key wardrobe accessory that every woman should have. It is a good idea to have four cardigans: one black one, one tan, one white, and one gray. By getting these four colors in particular, you are pretty much covering all of your bases as far as being able to match with any other item in your wardrobe. You will be hard-pressed to find anything that doesn’t match with at least one of these colors. Many times, you wear a short-sleeved shirt or a tank top, but you need something to bring along with you that is lighter than a jacket in case you feel like covering up for whatever reason. Well, a cardigan will solve that problem easily and fashionably. 

Brightly-Colored Scarves 

Brightly-colored scarves are an important accessory to have because they can add vibrancy to your style. If you are like most women, you love the slimming qualities of black clothes, but you don’t want to look like you are in mourning. Adding a colorful scarf to your outfit can completely change the “all-black” look. Instead of looking gothic and somber, you will look artistic and sleek.

Hoop Earrings 

Hoop earrings are very stylish and versatile accessories that are sure to look great with almost anything that you may be wearing. You should purchase either silver or gold, depending on the metal that you prefer. If you have to make the shift from work clothes to evening clothes, a pair of hoop earrings is perfect for either setting, so they will give you one less thing to worry about! 

Bag 

Hands-down, the absolute most essential accessory item is a bag. Many women feel that they keep their whole life in their bag – their money, their date book, their extra nylons, their powder compact and lipstick, photos, etc. If you can only afford one bag, make it a black or tan one so that you have a good chance of matching with most of your outfits. 

Black Wrap 

Every little black dress deserves a little black wrap. If you have your sexy little dress on, the last thing you will want to do is hide it underneath a jacket. A wrap can give you a little shelter from the cold without sheltering your dress from view.

Wallet 

Wallets aren’t just a place to hold your cash and credit cards anymore – they are a fashion statement. This may not seem like a wardrobe accessory that you would care about, but many women, especially singles, go out to bars and clubs with just a wallet – not a bag. Therefore, you want your wallet to be cute and functional. For one, you should get a wallet that closes securely, rather than being open at the top like a men’s wallet. Also, get a wallet that is likely to match most of your outfits, like a black or a tan one.

Hair Ties

Hair ties are an essential accessory because you never know when you are going to need one. If you have a short (too short for a ponytail) hairstyle, then you are exempt from this essential accessory.

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How to Wear Skinny jeans

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Understand that all skinny jeans are not created equal. Try on different brands and cuts to decide just how fitted you want them to be. The right pair can make you look thin!

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Step 2

Look for styles that come up high enough in the back if you have a curvy figure for the most flattering effect.

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Step 3

Look for straight-legged styles if true "skinny jeans" just don't work on you. You can achieve the same look.

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Step 4

Wear tops that are long enough to cover any problem areas you have. Tunics or long slim fitted sweaters can usually work well.

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Step 5

Pair a short dress with skinny jeans instead of wearing tights. This is a modern, and warm, option.

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Step 6

Pair skinny jeans with ballet flats for a great day look.

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Step 7

Put on knee-high boots with the jeans tucked in for a modern silhouette.

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Step 8

Step into high-heeled shoes to dress up skinny jeans for a night on the town.

PATTERN FITTING

Patterns assume that, if you're bigger around, you must also be taller. Therefore, the waist length gets longer as the size increases. If you're a large person and long wasted (like me), you're fine. If you're a small person and short wasted, also fine.

Any other combination will have problems (as I did until I reached the point that my girth matched my back-waist measurement; girth is an easier adjustment than waist length, IMHO).

Also remember, as has been indicated but not stated outright in this discussion, Pattern Sizes Are Not The Same As Ready-To-Wear!!!! The last time the pattern companies adjusted their sizing to match 'store-bought' clothing was in the 1960s. The same number-size in ready-to-wear is considerably larger today than it was in 1965. In patterns, however, it's still the same.

You will therefore need to buy a larger-numbered pattern than ready-to-wear dress, and will _definitely_ have problems if you don't. For me, I usually have to buy two sizes larger in patterns (or grade it up myself if it doesn't come that big...) than I do in ready-to-wear. Another thing to remember is that not all patterns fit the same.

Every pattern includes in the text description a fit indicator: "very loose fitting", "close fitting", or some such phrase. These have specific meanings related to 'ease', which is the difference between the garment measurement and the body measurement. Some ease is necessary to allow you to move, but designers put in different amounts for different looks. You can see what the standard ease amounts are at

http://www.butterick.com/tech/ease/ease.html

If you make a pattern that is 'close fitting', and you wanted 'loose fitting', it will feel too tight even if you have the right size for your measurements. Similarly, if you wanted to show off your body, but bought a 'very loose fitting' pattern, you'll be unhappy. The amount of ease needed for comfort or a particular look is very much a personal decision - there are no 'right or wrong answers' here, either - and it's Yet Another Really Good Reason to make a muslin.