In just four hours, I helped a wardrobe-challenged writer shed 40 pounds. Yes. And you can read all about it at more.com. The article, Coming Out of (My) Closet, by Sheryl Kraft, could make me seem like a fashion martinet, but don’t believe everything you read. I suggest solutions very, very gently.

Anyhow, my time spent with Sheryl was Fun, Productive (I think we created about 35 new outfits) and Delicious (she makes a heck of a lunch). Here are 2  of her new looks using the same pieces, but different accessories.

If you’re confused, overwhelmed or uncertain about your best looks (and what to do with all that stuff you own), get in touch with me so we can discuss what I can do for you!

Jeans with leopard jacket, belted, and cowboy boots

Jeans with leopard jacket, necklaces and high boots

Stuart Weitzman Adobe Aniline Patent pump

The hottest “new” shoe hue is nude. Fashion magazines love it because it goes with everything in a woman’s wardrobe and more importantly, extends  the leg for miles and miles. It looks terrific with bare legs and sheer nude hosiery, too.

But something is wrong with calling this shade “nude” or “flesh,” because it doesn’t look nude on black skin, brown skin, yellow skin and any other skin that’s not white skin.

It’s time to really think about how we use fashion descriptions to make them more inclusive. It’s not as sexy to call nude “adobe,” or blush or whatever, but it’s so much more accurate and less exclusionary.