to dress in a way that highlights your best features while keeping comfort in mind. • Own your style! There is only one you in this world and having our own style involves a combination of personal preferences, values, personality, and influences that set you apart from others. This will make you feel more confident and comfortable in your own skin. #beyourauthenticself Sarah found several outfits she loved, with her favorite being a ruffled chambray dress that can be worn year- round. Lilac Bijoux recommends she style this outfit with a short gold necklace and tan booties in the Fall. She can even layer it with a cardigan or sweater to add depth and dimension to the outfit. Sarah: “I never would have picked out this dress on a hanger with the poofy sleeves and ruffled details. It’s a bit more feminine than what I typically wear, and I like it! I feel confident, pretty, and stylish in the dress. I can’t wait to dress it up with shoes and accessories.”
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Anything to stay cool! In the Fall and Winter, I’m usually in leggings and a sweatshirt or sweater. Nothing very exciting!” What kind of style/trend/feeling are you looking (or hoping) for? “I’m looking for a style that’s in between a dressy event and working out clothes that doesn’t take a lot of effort. Something fun to wear on date night or to a tailgate.” Jennifer was paired with The Cottage , at 562B Ritchie Highway in Severna Park. The Cottage also has a location in downtown Annapolis, located at 149 Main St. The Cottage is a coastal chic boutique dating back to 1974, providing customers with clothing, local jewelry, and gifts, carrying high-end vendors like Gretchen Scott, Z Supply, and Lily Pulitzer. They offer classy, fun, and stylish looks for women of all ages. In addition, they carry a tailored collection of men's and kids’ clothing. 4 Style Tips and Takeaways from The Cottage • Accessorizing with jewelry, shoes, and a purse, can round out and elevate an outfit. For example, adding earrings to a clean and classic look can give it a touch of fun. • A shorter jean jacket goes well with long dresses • Fabric textures can add depth to an outfit • In style now are hoops and wide legged pants Jennifer found several outfits she loved, with her favorite
MEET: JENNIFER Age: 51 Occupations: Mom of twins, palliative care Why are you “I moved here a few years ago from southern California where we lived walking distance to the beach. The style and dress are very different here interested in a style refresh?
in Annapolis! I love the preppiness of the East Coast but don’t have a lot of experience putting it together. I was working from home when we first moved here where t-shirts/shorts/sweats was acceptable. Now I work in an office all day!” How would you define your current style? “Too casual. Is that a thing? Living by the beach with an average year-round temperature of 75 degrees, I got very spoiled. You don’t have to dress for seasons. During the Summer, I wear shorts and a T-shirt or maybe a blouse.
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