Is there a dress code for mother of the groom?
Dear Answer Angel Ellen: Is the mother of the groom only allowed to wear something that is not a print, and not in any color of the bridal party? My...
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Statement necklace or notable pendant? Here’s how to find them
Dear Answer Angel Ellen: I usually wear delicate necklaces on short chains, but lately I find myself intrigued by some unique statement necklaces, some clearly vintage, that I've seen, often...
Are pajama pants ever OK in public?
Dear Answer Angel Ellen: On a recent lovely day I was waiting at a stoplight and saw a guy (he looked like a high school or college kid) crossing the...
Pattern mixing starts here: 7 ways to try spring’s hottest trend
Dear Answer Angel Ellen: I’ve finally worked up the nerve to try “pattern mixing” in my outfit choices. For a long time I have resisted the idea that you can...
Finding a flannel shirt that’s as sturdy as his
Dear Answer Angel Ellen: I’ve been looking for women's flannel shirts that are the same thickness (warmth factor) that men's shirts are. L.L. Bean has nice ones, but they still...
Does blush make your makeup look dated?
Dear Answer Angel Ellen: Do women still wear blush? I don’t see women wearing it, as they used to, so I’ve quit wearing it. Am I wrong? Actually, I miss...
Guess who knows how to tie that bow blouse like a pro?
Dear Answer Angel Ellen: I bought a “pussy bow” blouse (at a consignment store, natch), and now I’m trying to figure out how to tie the bow. What I’m doing...
Slowly back away from those bucket hats
Dear Answer Angel Ellen: I follow fashion coverage (actually, I mostly just look at the pictures), and I saw recently that Prada is showing bucket hats as the height of...
No sacrifices here: Lots of stylish options when shoes go vegan
Dear Answer Angel Ellen: I consider myself a stylish professional woman. I have recently decided to extend my vegan diet commitment to the clothes that I wear. I want them...
Coping with curls? We have answers
Dear Answer Angel Ellen: I’m looking to change things up a bit. My lifestyle is very casual: jeans and T-shirts, as I spend much of my time outdoors. I work...