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Winter Favorites

December 21, 2018
Happy holidays, one and all! Whew-- long time no see, but we are BACK with another style guide. For some, winter can be the most fun season for putting together outfits-- with all the layering one has to do, there is so much room for creativity! Here at Chicer Than Sneakers, we have...

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Top Ten Thrift Tips

September 14, 2018
If you read my post last year about the benefits of thrift shopping, you know that secondhand is...

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5 Closet Essentials: 2018 Edition

August 13, 2018
Wow, where has the past year gone? And you know what that means: a new list of essentials,...

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The Issue of White Pants

July 30, 2018
White pants are a no-go for me. Before or after Labor Day, it does not matter--I very seldom see a white-pants-outfit that works. The issue is this: white draws too much attention. While black is a slimming color, white is blinding. It draws the eye, it is too bright and big and glaring....

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20 Quick Style Rules: My Personal Philosophy of Dress

May 30, 2018
As I've grown older and paid more and more attention to how I dress and why I dress...

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Trench Coats Are Forever

March 15, 2018
Trench coats date back to Britain of the 1850s, created for use by soldiers and later adapted for (you can probably guess) the trenches of World War I. The coat soon caught on with civilians of both genders, in part as a way to show patriotism and support for the war effort. First...

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4 Ways to Wear a Bandana

February 16, 2018
Getting bored? Hot tip: bandanas are not just for cowboys and pirates. Recycle old Halloween costume pieces this spring/summer (or use a silk scarf) and add je ne sais quoi to whatever you're wearing. 1. Around your ankle... 2. Tie back your trench coat... 3. Around your neck... And 4. In your hair... How will you tie your...

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