Is that handbag real, or fake? Here’s how to prove your designer bag is the real thing
Dear Answer Angel Ellen: I have a Gucci cross-body bag, which I purchased some years ago. I no longer have the receipt, but I know I purchased it at a...
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Should a divorcee get married in a white gown and veil? Just ask Meghan Markle
Dear Answer Angel Ellen: We've all been inundated with details about the royal wedding, but I am confused by one thing: The bride was a divorced woman marrying for the...
Getting dressed for work requires skirting a double standard
Dear Answer Angel Ellen: Why do female meteorologists on local news wear such short, tight dresses? Some of the women look very uncomfortable. Is it the new style or what?...
How to navigate the shopping cart roadblock, and other lessons in store etiquette
Dear Answer Angel Ellen: Can you tell me how to handle this shopping "etiquette" question? I am often in a store (many of them with narrow aisles), and I hate...
Going gray and looking great — here’s how to do it
Dear Answer Angel Ellen: I always get good advice when you ask your readers for their suggestions on solving beauty and shopping questions. So, please consider asking your readers how...
Suit up, ladies: How to find plus-size swimwear
Dear Answer Angel Ellen: Why is it so hard to find a decent bathing suit for plus-size gals? Men's swim trunks are mostly to the knee and look very comfortable....
Upcycled or recycled: Don’t say no to used clothes
Dear Answer Angel Ellen: I read in a national newspaper about a new trend called "upcycling" that has "high-end fashion designers reworking old or used clothing and fabrics into new...
Help for weak nails: Readers share what works
When I asked readers for their solutions to fix weak, peeling fingernails I had no idea that so many of you had wrestled with the same problem. Hands down, I...
Does it pay to be loyal to your hair care brand?
Dear Answer Angel Ellen: Here's a question that has been on my mind for a really long time, but I keep forgetting to write you. The problem comes up every...
Europe on one suitcase: How to do it right
Dear Answer Angel Ellen: I’m going to a destination wedding this summer in Europe. I’d like to travel with only a carry-on. Any suggestions on essentials to pack in a...