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Category: Style Inspiration

How to Dress Like Stevie Nicks While Remaining Your True Self

When Stevie Nicks is on tour, many concert-goers enjoy dressing like her when they go to see her play. But you can borrow her style anytime you want! If you want to know how to dress like Stevie Nicks, you can do that while remaining true to yourself.

Stevie’s performance outfits are very feminine and non-revealing overall. So age doesn’t matter. It’s no wonder she can perform in her 70’s and still look good.

As for the rest of us, an outfit modeled on Stevie’s flowing and embellished stage costumes can make for some beautiful evening dressing. You can try a full-on look or you can just wear one touch with your favorite basics. The one-touch approach can be used for everyday occasions.

She once said, “Don’t be a lady; be a legend.” That’s exactly what she did, because today she is an icon – in fashion as well as in rock ‘n’ roll.

What Would Stevie Wear?

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How to Wear Fringe Pieces: Outfit Ideas & the Chance to Win a Free Gift!

One of the trends for Spring/Summer 2022 is fringe. It may seem like a fringe kind of style, but actually it’s pretty classic. That’s because it shows up on just about anything. I decided to take a look at how to wear fringe pieces that I have in my wardrobe. In the process, I came up with lots of outfit ideas to share with you. Age doesn’t matter.

I’m also happy to announce that I’m offering a free gift to a lucky winner! It’s a matching set of a fringed cuff and a sequined maxi skirt. All subscribers to Your True Self Blog are automatically entered to win. If you have not yet subscribed, be sure to do so now. You can use the subscription form at the top of this page or the one in the right sidebar. Entries will be accepted for the next month and the winner be randomly chosen. You can find details on the giveaway, including photos of the prize, at the end of this post.

And Now, Let’s Get Some Ideas on How to Wear Fringe Pieces in Our Outfits

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How to Wear a White Blazer With More Things to More Places

Today I’d like to break up a white, cream or ivory suit by exploring what to wear with a white blazer besides the matching trousers or suit skirt. When you break up a suit, it can turn out way more outfits and it can also be adapted to any type of event outside of work. Age doesn’t matter. After retiring, you can keep your suits and break them up to create casual and evening outfits. Whether yours is part of a suit or on its own, let’s take a look at how to wear a white blazer with more things so it can go more places!

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From Casual Days In to Evenings Out: How to Wear Trousers in a More Relaxed Way

I’m really glad that trousers are having a moment and especially a really relaxed one! I did not get rid of my wonderful suits from before I retired. I figured they would still be useful if I just used each piece separately with other tops and bottoms. But they just didn’t seem comfortable for working from home.  I’m looking forward to learning how to wear trousers in a relaxed way. I never thought of wearing them around the house before. I love the fact that there are endless possibilities when we explore new things.

Also included in this post is how to break up a suit by taking the trousers and pairing them with other things rather than just with a matching blazer. That way, they are wearable in so many more ways from casual days in to evenings out! Age doesn’t matter.

Starting with a style tip, I have collected outfit combinations for casual, business and evening attire. And beyond that, there are lots of outfit ideas for all sorts of situations. So I hope you will find some inspiration below to help you wear your trousers in new ways!

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Style Tip of the Day: Here’s How to Mix Textures for Rich Outfits

In this installment of my Style Tips Series (HERE),  I have lots of examples to show how amazing your outfits can look when you mix textures. They will end up having a luxurious and fresh feeling of richness. In many cases, they will also feel cozy. I hope that this tip and the looks throughout this post will inspire you to create your own unique outfits that show your true self. And when you click on the description under the photos, you can check out the items for sale if you like. However, I encourage you to shop your own closet to find ways to combine the different textures you already have. You might be surprised to find new ways to wear and enjoy your clothes!

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