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Who Is Perceived as Frumpy?

Women are often described as frumpy.  What is frumpy?  The dictionary defines it as dowdy, not neat or smart in dress, drab, plain, dated, old-fashion, lack of taste, or unflattering.  The opposite of frumpy is "chic." Why do some women let themselves look frumpy?  I've heard...

The Beauty of Color

The most important fashion word for Spring 2008 is "color."  After a season of neutrals, color is the key trend for spring. My favorite quotation about color is by an English poet of the 18th century who wrote, "Persons are often misled in regard to their...