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Stephanie Macera
Stephanie Macera is president and owner of Fashion Cents Consignment Boutique. Stephanie began her business with her sister and grandmother in 1999. She has 15 years experience working in the retail and service industry, formerly with Cessna Aircraft and Havertys Furniture Company. Fashion Cents consigns with individuals, retailers, wholesalers and artists in Wichita and the surrounding area. After the consignment period, unsold merchandise is given to area donation centers such as The Treasure Chest, YWCA Women's Shelter, Operation Holiday and the Children's Home in the consignors name. Stephanie can be reached at (316) 722-8360.
Clothing, Shoes & Apparel
2003-07-01 16:09:00
White after labor day?
ANSWER: There are very few hard-fast rules in fashion these days. One could argue that the only reason a critic creates a rule is to see which designer's new trend will break it first. I do not pretend to know the details behind the rule of not wearing white (anything) beyond Labor Day, but I do know that it is a rule that has been ignored by the fashion industry for decades. "Winter White" wool suits, coats and plush accessories adorn the pages of magazines every year just as our first crisp snow turns to gray sludge in the parking lots. We are reminded why white is not very practical. But, we love it and want to look good wearing it - year-round.    While there are few rules, there are several guidelines that will make selecting footwear a breeze. Your shoes and hosiery should be the same color or darker than your hemline. White shoes, therefore, are limited to white outfits or primarily white ensembles. Failing to adhere to this guideline causes the feet to "float" or be "disconnected." They look like ships sailing out to sea. The shoe is another accessory and meant to compliment and pull together the outfit you wear. Printed skirts or slacks generally have a strong overall color that stands out, this is the color you are trying to match. If multiple colors throw you off, stand in front of a full length mirror and from top to bottom, scan the outfit. It should not have a stopping point, the colors should flow from head to toe. If you notice that your vision keeps veering to the shoe or cuff of the pant, you have made an ill match. For summer, keep in mind that open toe shoes of any color should never be worn with panty hose. There are hose available that accommodate most open toe shoes and allow the leg the smooth texture, but are open at the toe for the carefree look of summer.    White is just another color, use it in your wardrobe year-round! Have fun!
 
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