About.com Women's Fashion: Most Popular Articles

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How to find your men's size - fashion how to take men's measurements

For men -- find out how to find your true apparel size

Celebration of Oscar Fashion: Liz Taylor in Blue Dress

Photo gallery of famous Oscar dresses from past awards ceremonies.

Daytime Wedding Attire

Are beaded dresses OK for a daytime wedding? We have answers to that special occasion fashion question and more!

Jennifer Lopez, 2004

Browse through a photo gallery of memorable Golden Globe dresses from some of the best-dressed celebrities in Hollywood, including Jennifer Lopez

U.S. Misses Size Chart

Career Looks on a Budget

Find great career looks for women without breaking the bank.

Are You a Fashion Expert?

Are You a Fashion Expert? Take the quiz and find out! You're always giving fashion advice to friends

Celebrity Clothing Lines

Celebrity clothing lines are growing in popularity. Everyone from J Lo to Hilary Duff is boasting their own clothing or accessory line. Find out where to find your favorite celebrity clothing lines.

What is Cocktail Attire?

Find out to wear when the invite reads "Cocktail Attire."

Cruise Wear

Getting ready for a wonderful cruise, but wonder how to maximize your onboard wardrobe? Find out now.

8 Ways to Flatter a Bottom-Hea

Learn how to dress for a bottom-heavy figure. Use style tricks to flatter your figure and play up your assets.

Little black dress

Coco Chanel made it chic 75 years ago, and today the little black dress is the most reached for after-five look around. Find out more here.

Eva Longoria Parker

Navy blue, one-shoulder, black, white and nude color stories were all part of Emmy Fashion 2010.

Gisele Bundchen, 77th Academy Awards

Photo gallery of memorable Oscar dresses, including looks from Gisele Bundchen.

Buy Fall Clothes

Learn how to stretch your fall wardrobe further with tips on which styles are most enduring, what type of fabrics and patterns show up season after season and which shoes are classics. Leather, corduroy, pants and menswear prints top the list of must-haves for a timeless fall wardrobe.

Keri Russell

Navy blue, one-shoulder, black, white and nude color stories were all part of Emmy Fashion 2010.

What to wear on the first day of school - back to school teen fashion

What to wear... On the first day of school When school starts, it always means a time for renewal in

How to Wear a Hat

You've seen celebrities looks great in hats, now you'd like to copy that look for yourself. We'll show you how to pull off hats the right way.

Casey's Clicks - teen fashion spring '02 trends advice teen fashion guys boys teens

Get the scoop on teen trends for spring 2002: fashion expert andy gilchrist teenscene boys teens high grades

What to Wear to a Wedding

Find out what to wear to a wedding when you've been invited, from Black Tie invites to weddings where the invitation doesn't give you any clues what type of dress or suit to wear.

What to Wear...

Black-tie party? Losing weight? Want to look slimmer? Find out what to wear for every occasion!

Develop Trend-Proof Style

Are you tired of buying something only to have it go out of style in a few months? Find out how to invest wisely in a wardrobe that always looks current and modern.

Leather Jackets

Leather jackets are must-haves for this fall, find favorites from leather motorcycle jackets to red leather jackets.

Fashion Over 40

Women over 40 can be just as sexy and vital looking as their younger counterparts. Find out what style expert Kim Johnson Gross has to say that keep your shoes, hair, clothes and makeup looking fresh and pretty.

Jane Krakowski

Navy blue, one-shoulder, black, white and nude color stories were all part of Emmy Fashion 2010.

Halle Berry in Strapless Gown

The Emmys may not be as big as the Oscars, but there is still plenty of glam Emmy fashion on the red carpet See some of the most memorable Emmy fashions of all times.

Jayma Mays

Navy blue, one-shoulder, black, white and nude color stories were all part of Emmy Fashion 2010.

Angelina Jolie Dragon Tattoo on Arm

See all of Angelina Jolie's tattoos.

Special Occasions

What to wear to a party, including definitions for black tie, formal dress and more!

Secondhand fashion

Fashionistas love the uniqueness, quality and bargain prices of secondhand clothing. Find out more about the different types including vintage, consignment and more!

Angelina Jolie's Tattoo on Nape of Neck

See all of Angelina Jolie's tattoos.

7 Red Carpet Style Secrets

Celebrities may be beautiful and fit, but they also use lots of style secrets to look their best on the red carpet. Find out how to make the best of the tips work for you.

TeenScene

Teen fashion: back to school fashion trends, articles, advice, photos, top picks. Everything you need to know about teen fashion is here!

Heidi Klum

Navy blue, one-shoulder, black, white and nude color stories were all part of Emmy Fashion 2010.

U.S. Junior Size Chart

Red Carpet Fashion

Get the lowdown on red carpet fashion by viewing celebrity dresses from awards shows including the Emmys, the Golden Globes and the Oscars.

Party Definitions

What to wear to a party, including definitions for black tie, formal dress and more!

Anna Paquin

Navy blue, one-shoulder, black, white and nude color stories were all part of Emmy Fashion 2010.

A definition of fashion

Learn exactly what fashion is, who decides what's "in," where the fashion centers of the world are and more in this definition of fashion basics.

How to Wear a Scarf

A scarf can add warmth, complete a look or define your style. Learn the Dos and Don'ts of wearing a scarf the right way.

Tina Fey

Navy blue, one-shoulder, black, white and nude color stories were all part of Emmy Fashion 2010.

Princess Diana in Pink Suit, 1983

Princess Diana is remembered for more than her good works: she was a world-wide style icon who continued to improve her look throughout her short life. See more in our Princess Di photo gallery.

Amber Riley

Navy blue, one-shoulder, black, white and nude color stories were all part of Emmy Fashion 2010.

Ankle Boots

Ankle boots are one of the season's hottest looks. Find out how to wear ankle boots the right way with tights, jeans and dresses.

Audio - fashion designer name pronunciation

Net exclusive! Find out how to pronounce fashion designer names using these free audio clips!

Adriana Lima in \$5 Million Fantasy Bra

Browse through photos from Victoria's Secret Fashion show.

What to wear back to school

Teen fashion alert! Find out what to wear on the first day of school, from About's teen fashion expert.

Patterned Tights

Patterned tights are the perfect thing to wake up boring black dresses. Find out how to wear them now.

Formal Hair Style

Formal hair style doesn't have to mean a stiff updo. A sexy, long hair style is youthful and fresh and looks especially great with a strapless dress. Get inspiration from this runway picture of long, sexy hair and tips for pulling off your formal long hair look.

Princess Diana's Hair, 1988

Princess Diana is remembered for more than her good works: she was a world-wide style icon who continued to improve her look throughout her short life. See more in our Princess Di photo gallery.

Summer Fashion

See what designers have in store for Summer/Spring 2010 with images from Fashion Week.

Kim Kardashian

Navy blue, one-shoulder, black, white and nude color stories were all part of Emmy Fashion 2010.

Emmy Fashion '06

Emmy Fashion is always fun to watch because it hits right around the time of a new fall season of style. Find out what the biggest names in Hollywood wore on the red carpet.

Formal Dresses

When the occasion calls for a formal dress, go all out with beautiful and glamorous gowns. Find out which dressy dresses make the cut with our guide to top looks in formal dresses.

What to Buy Now

What to buy now: suede boots, leather jackets and budget coats top the list.

10 Fall Trends You'll Love

The new neutrals -- olive and camel -- add a sophisticated touch to fall 2010.

Little Black Dresses

We've taken the legwork out of shopping for the perfect little black dress. Whether you're going to a class reunion or going on a cruise ship, you'll love the no-fail special occasion appeal of the little black dress.

Chyna in Cutout Gown

The Emmys may not be as big as the Oscars, but there is still plenty of glam Emmy fashion on the red carpet See some of the most memorable Emmy fashions of all times.

Steal Julia Louis-Dreyfus' Look: Purple Satin Gown

Love how vibrant Julia Louis-Dreyfus looked in Narcisco Rodriguez' purple satin gown? Learn how to get this look for yourself on a budget!

Halle Berry, 74th Academy Awards

Photo gallery of memorable Oscar dresses, including looks from Halle Berry.

Heather Morris

Navy blue, one-shoulder, black, white and nude color stories were all part of Emmy Fashion 2010.

Julia Louis-Dreyfus

Navy blue, one-shoulder, black, white and nude color stories were all part of Emmy Fashion 2010.

Leggings

Layering leggings under tunics and dresses is a wardrobe staple. Find the best leggings in all price and size ranges.

January Jones

Navy blue, one-shoulder, black, white and nude color stories were all part of Emmy Fashion 2010.

A-line dress

The A-line dress is one of fashion's most enduring and flattering styles. See what it looks like here.

Find your brand

We'll show you how to find your favorite brand of clothing the easy way by going straight to the apparel manufacturer.

Day in the Life

Think the fashion biz is pure glamour? Get a firsthand look at different fashion professionals, including a fashion stylist, designer and editor to find out what working in the industry is really like.

Best Shorts for Your Body Type

Bermudas, walking shorts, city shorts, golf shorts, Daisy Dukes: there are dozens of shorts out there, but do you know which ones will flatter your body type the best? Find out now!

Formal Dresses Under \$100

Find a beautiful dressy dress -- for dances, prom, weddings -- for less than $100.

Marc Jacobs

Find out more about your favorite fashion designers, including Marc Jacobs, Michael Kors, Diane Von Furstenberg, Donatella Versace, Giorgio Armani, Ralph Lauren and Donna Karan.

Betsey Johnson

Find out more about your favorite fashion designers, including Marc Jacobs, Michael Kors, Diane Von Furstenberg, Donatella Versace, Giorgio Armani, Ralph Lauren and Donna Karan.

Name That Designer Handbag

How well do you know your designer bags? Test your label-recognition skills with our fun Name That Handbag Quiz.

Best Gold: Cameron Diaz

Gold dresses ruled the red carpet for the 2010 Oscars, along with beads, ruffles and lots of fashion statements.

Sheer Celebrities

It's one thing when starlets visibly parade their goods down the red carpet for media coverage. But it's different when the likes of Barbra Streisand and Uma Thurman feel the same need to bare all through sheer clothes. Why do these seemingly smart, successful women feel the need to wear see-through clothes for the world?

Newly Single Celeb Makeovers

If living well is the best revenge, then looking fabulous after the breakup must be off the charts! See how Drew Barrymore, Ellen Barkin, Cameron Diaz, Reese Witherspoon and Whitney Houston look after their splits.

U.S. Plus Size Chart

Princess Diana in Black Gown, 1995

Princess Diana is remembered for more than her good works: she was a world-wide style icon who continued to improve her look throughout her short life. See more in our Princess Di photo gallery.

Fashion over 50

Everything you need to know about fashion for women over 50.

White Shirt

The perfect white shirt for right now -- a white soft washed oxford.

What to Wear with Leggings

Leggings layered under skirts and dresses are the hottest look out there. Find out how to wear leggings.

Carolina Herrera

Find out more about your favorite fashion designers, including Marc Jacobs, Michael Kors, Diane Von Furstenberg, Donatella Versace, Giorgio Armani, Ralph Lauren and Donna Karan.

Uma Thurman, 76th Academy Awards

Photo gallery of memorable Oscar dresses, including looks from Uma Thurman.

Hilary Swank, 77th Acadmey Awards

Photo gallery of memorable Oscar dresses, including looks from Hilary Swank.

Kyra Sedgwick

Navy blue, one-shoulder, black, white and nude color stories were all part of Emmy Fashion 2010.

Cheryl Hines in See-Through Gown

The Emmys may not be as big as the Oscars, but there is still plenty of glam Emmy fashion on the red carpet See some of the most memorable Emmy fashions of all times.

10 Formal Dresses

Which formal dress will look best for your special occasion? Browse through 10 styles -- including a jacket dress -- that works for most body types now.

Julia Roberts, 76th Academy Awards

Photo gallery of memorable Oscar dresses, including looks from Julia Roberts.

Christina Hendricks

Navy blue, one-shoulder, black, white and nude color stories were all part of Emmy Fashion 2010.

Jennifer Garner, 76th Academy Awards

Photo gallery of memorable Oscar dresses, including looks from Jennifer Garner.

Princess Diana in Red Suit, 1991

Princess Diana is remembered for more than her good works: she was a world-wide style icon who continued to improve her look throughout her short life. See more in our Princess Di photo gallery.

Fashion Hits or Misses?

Browse through our gallery of celebrity fashion hits and misses.

Back to school

The back-to-school fashion season for teens is shaping up to include trends like glam military and preppy chic (not to mention anything with Tshirts and cargos). Find out more in our spotlight on back to school, written by About Fashion's resident teen style expert, Casey.

10 Special Occasion Dresses

Which formal dress will look best for your special occasion? Browse through 10 styles -- including a jacket dress -- that works for most body types now.

Oprah, 76th Academy Awards

Photo gallery of memorable Oscar dresses, including looks from Oprah.

Oscar Fashion, 2008

The red carpet for the 2008 Oscars was redder than ever (it was the No. 1 dress color). Find out what else made Oscar fashion news and vote on your favorite looks.

Jessica Simpson Swimwear

See the sexiest new swimsuit styles from celebrity designer Jessica Simpson.

Eva Longoria in Bow Dress

Eva Longoria in Bow Dress at the 2008 Emmy Awards.

Sofia Vergara

Navy blue, one-shoulder, black, white and nude color stories were all part of Emmy Fashion 2010.

Plus size kids fashion tips

Help large-size kids get ready for back-to-school by spiffing up their style.

Angelina Jolie, 76th Academy Awards

Photo gallery of memorable Oscar dresses, including looks from Angelina Jolie.

Empire

Find a definition and photo example of the perennially favorite dress silhouette, the empire waist.

Kate Winslet, 77th Academy Awards

Photo gallery of memorable Oscar dresses, including looks from Kate Winslet.

Name That Fashion Designer

Name That Designer! Fashion Quiz How much do you really know about your favorite fashion designers? Take

Fashion FAQs - advice help fashion

Fashion questions and answers, including how to get started in the industry, style help and much more

Donatella Versace

Find more information about fashion's flashiest diva, fashion designer Donatella Versace, in this profile.

What to Wear to Work

Getting dressed for the office doesn't mean leaving your personal style behind. Find out which looks give you a polished, professional look and which fashions can be a career killer.

Sex and the City Style

Everything you need to know about 'Sex and the City' style, including trends and where to buy them.

Glenn Close

Navy blue, one-shoulder, black, white and nude color stories were all part of Emmy Fashion 2010.

Buddhist Pali Incantation on Left Shoulder

See all of Angelina Jolie's tattoos.

Mariska Hargitay

Navy blue, one-shoulder, black, white and nude color stories were all part of Emmy Fashion 2010.

What to wear on a first date

Banish pre-date jitters with our easy-to-follow fashion advice on what to wear.

LBD for Your Body Type

Find a perfect little black dress that's right for your bottom-heavy figure.

All about fit

Get the scoop on why your clothes never fit.

Nicolette Sheridan in Plum

Nicolette Sheridan in Pleated Plum at the Emmys.

Julianna Magrulies

Navy blue, one-shoulder, black, white and nude color stories were all part of Emmy Fashion 2010.

Fall/Winter Fashion

Find the latest trends for fall fashion for women.

Oversized Cardigans

Oversized, chunky cardigans are the hottest fashion trend of the season. Find out how to wear one now.

Sarah Jessica Gallery

Sarah Jessica Parker's quirky, but elegant, sense of style pushes the boundaries of what's acceptable: whether its microminis or shorts for the red carpet, brooches in the hair or expensive jewels worn with jeans. Get a sense of her ever-evolving style in this photo gallery of Sarah Jessica Parker looks.

Hilary Swank, 72nd Academy Awards

Photo gallery of memorable Oscar dresses, including looks from Hilary Swank.

Spring Fashion Trends

Denim dressing, military looks, plaid and shirtdresses are all looks you'll love to wear in spring fashion.

U.S. Petite Size Chart

How to Wear Skinny Jeans

Love the new skinny jeans but not sure how they'll work for you? Find out how to make this new trend work for your figure.

What to Wear to a Class Reunio

Whether it's your 10th or 50th, we have great fashion ideas for dressing well for you class reunion.

Summer Wedding Attire

Invited to a summer wedding? Learn quickly which dressy women's styles work best for warm weather weddings.

Best Suede Boots

This fall the best boots are tall and suede: update your wardrobe with gray suede boots, flat suede boots, black suede boots and suede wedge boots.

Sandra Bullock, 76th Academy Awards

Photo gallery of memorable Oscar dresses, including looks from Sandra Bullock.

Hot or Not? When Trends Die

If you're wondering whether that great low-waisted pair of pants you bought last year look, well, a little too last year, we'll help you decide when a trend has died.

Lea Michele

Navy blue, one-shoulder, black, white and nude color stories were all part of Emmy Fashion 2010.

Shop for Clothes

Clothes shopping doesn't have to be an impossible chore. Our quick tips for smarter shopping will help you buy a better wardrobe by spending less time and money.

See It: Kim Kardashian in Vest

Vests are the latest new layering piece. See how to wear them, then try our shopping picks for best looks.

Faking it

Fake handbags are everywhere, but that doesn't mean you have to get ripped off by fashion knockoffs. Find out how to spot fakes and why counterfeit fashion isn't a good idea.

Beyonce: Too Big for Britches?

Ever wonder how beautiful people with clothes by any designer they want and professional stylists still seem to flub it up so badly? We do too! Find out more with our 10 Celebrity Fashion Don'ts.

Best Match to Oscar Statue: Sandra Bullock

Gold dresses ruled the red carpet for the 2010 Oscars, along with beads, ruffles and lots of fashion statements.

Dianna Agron

Navy blue, one-shoulder, black, white and nude color stories were all part of Emmy Fashion 2010.

NY Fashion Week

Twice a year American designers show their fashion designs to a crowd of journalists, buyers, celebrities and social types at New York Fashion Week. Find out more about Fashion Week and why it's a must-attend event for fashionistas from around the world.

Simple Style Rules

Fashion isn't difficult, just confusing. But there are a few simple style rules you can use to help decipher the fashion world.

10 Ways to Sex Up Your Look

Get sexy without baring all! Our simple fashion tips can help any woman add sex appeal to her style

Liv Tyler, 76th Academy Awards

Photo gallery of memorable Oscar dresses, including looks from Liv Tyler.

Penelope Cruz, 77th Academy Awards

Photo gallery of memorable Oscar dresses, including looks from Penelope Cruz.

Fashion flashback

Take a walk down a stylish memory lane as we review youthful trends of the past 50 years in fashion.

Sweater Dresses

Sweater dresses are the season's hottest trend. Find our favorites here.

Buy a Leather Jacket

Everything you need to know before buying a leather jacket or coat.

Fashion - Dress Glossary

Fashion - Dress Glossary A-line Ballgown Basque waist Cheongsam Coat dress Empire waist Hankie hem Halter

What We Wear to Work

Are sleeveless shirts, open-toed shoes and heavy makeup outlawed at your office? Or are flip-flops, jeans and T-shirts standard office wear? Find out how your office dress code stacks up, and learn the basics of a work-ready wardrobe.

Calvin Klein

Find out more about America's modern visionary, fashion designer Calvin Klein.

Nicole Kidman, 75th Academy Awards

Photo gallery of memorable Oscar dresses, including looks from Nicole Kidman.

Claire Danes

Navy blue, one-shoulder, black, white and nude color stories were all part of Emmy Fashion 2010.

Julianne Moore, 76th Academy Awards

Photo gallery of memorable Oscar dresses, including looks from Julianne Moore.

Jane Lynch

Navy blue, one-shoulder, black, white and nude color stories were all part of Emmy Fashion 2010.

Fall 2010 Fashion

Fall 2010 is full of grays, great furs and vests, longer skirts and menswear. Find the fall fashion trend that works for you.

Find Your Dream Dress

Find your perfect dress in six easy steps, including deciding which style is for you, choosing a length and accessorizing.

Jane Fonda, 72nd Academy Awards

Photo gallery of memorable Oscar dresses, including looks from Jane Fonda in 2000.

Find the Right Swimsuit

Find the right swimsuit for your shape with these tips from swimsuit expert Cindy Alpers.

Classic Leather Jacket styles

Get product information on classic leather jacket styles so you can comparison shop for the leather jacket that suits you the best.

5 Styles to Steal From Kids

Why let your kids have all the fun? Some of the hottest new fall trends will work great for your wardrobe, too. Find out which styles translate for grown-ups.

Julia Roberts, 73rd Academy Awards

Photo gallery of memorable Oscar dresses, including looks from Julia Roberts

Sandra Oh

Sandrah Oh wore a light purple Vera Wang dress to the 58th Primetime Emmys.

Golden Globes Fashion 2007

Golden Globes fashion for 2007, included great red carpet dresses from glamorous stars like Angelina Jolie, Reese Witherspoon, Cameron Diaz, Drew Barrymore and many more.

Donna Karan

Find out more about your favorite fashion designers, including Marc Jacobs, Michael Kors, Diane Von Furstenberg, Donatella Versace, Giorgio Armani, Ralph Lauren and Donna Karan.

What to Wear With Purple

Confused about what to wear with purple? This strong hue flatters everyone and mixes great with neutrals and brights alike: the perfect color!

Charlize Theron, 77th Academy Awards

Photo gallery of memorable Oscar dresses, including looks from Charlize Theron.

Easy figure fixes

Find the answers to your figure problems and learn to dress around them.

Mother and Daughter Style

See which famous mothers and daughters share the style gene with our list of best-dressed mothers and daughters.

Take the Quiz!

Find out how much you really know about fashion by takning our fun quizzes.

Princess Diana in Blue Gown, 1996

Princess Diana is remembered for more than her good works: she was a world-wide style icon who continued to improve her look throughout her short life. See more in our Princess Di photo gallery.

Find Your Size!

Unsure about what size your clothes need to be? Review our U.S. women's apparel size charts to find your perfect fit.

Match the Dress to the Special Occasion

How much do you know about dressing for special occasions? Test your skills with our fun quiz.

10 Fall Fashion Classics

Trends come and go, but classics should make up the core of your wardrobe to keep you going from year to year. Find out which 10 fall items you need to own to build a timeless wardrobe.

All about jeans

Everything you need to know about denim jeans, including trends, shopping, what to wear to flatter your body type.

Teen fashion - Fashion 101 for teens, The Basics

Casey's Clicks Fashion 101: The Basics It's easy to find trendy stuff: fashion mags and stores are loaded

Princess Diana in White Belted Suit, 1996

Princess Diana is remembered for more than her good works: she was a world-wide style icon who continued to improve her look throughout her short life. See more in our Princess Di photo gallery.

5 Fashion Dont's

Fashion may be ageless now, but that doesn't mean there aren't limits. Find out which six items a grown woman should never wear.

Halle Berry, 77th Academy Awards

Photo gallery of memorable Oscar dresses, including looks from Halle Berry.

Salma Hayek, 72nd Academy Awards

Photo gallery of memorable Oscar dresses, including looks from Salma Hayek.

Work Dresses

The ease of putting on a dress for the office every morning is only part of the bonus; work dresses look amazingly polished and will increased your professional image.

Nicole Kidman, 72nd Academy Awards

Photo gallery of memorable Oscar dresses, including looks from Nicole Kidman.

laidback

Learn how to max out your casual stlye with these tips for comfort wear.

Red Carpet Couples Fashion

The next time you get dressed for a special occasion, take a cue from celebrity couples on the red carpet. Learn the Do's and Don'ts of dressing as a couple.

How to find your size - Women - FASHION

How to find your size - Women, from your About.com Guide

Budget Cocktail Dresses

Cocktail dresses for every body under $200.