Fashion Gum: outfit ideas that answer 'what do I wear with this?'
Fashion Gum is a plain-spoken guide to women's outfits. Pick a piece you already own, or an event you are dressing for, and we will show you how to put the rest of the look together.
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Work: our complete guide to business casual for women explains what the dress code means, what to wear, and where the lines are.
We aim for specific outfit formulas rather than vague inspiration: which top, which shoe, which layer, and why it works. Where it matters, we note how a look changes for different body shapes, climates and dress codes, and how to care for the pieces so they last.
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Browse by what you need: workwear, wedding guest, occasions, seasonal, outfits and style guides.
What is formal wedding attire? A plain guide to dresses, suits, shoes and accessories for formal weddings, plus how it differs from black tie and semi-formal.
Holiday outfit ideas for women: what to wear to family dinners, office parties and festive nights out, with dress, separates, color and shoe ideas for every dress code.
What does semi casual attire mean? Outfit ideas for women and men, how it differs from dressy casual and business casual, and what to wear for dinner, work and events.
What does black tie attire mean? A plain guide to black tie dresses for women, tuxedo basics for men, how it differs from formal and white tie, and what to avoid.
Going out outfits for women: easy night out ideas for dinner, bars, clubs and concerts, plus shoe, layer and bag tips and how to stay comfortable all evening.
What is cocktail attire? Outfit ideas for women and men: dress length, fabrics, suits, shoes and accessories, plus common mistakes at cocktail-style events.
What does semi-formal attire mean? A plain guide to dresses, separates, suits, shoes and accessories for dinners, graduations, holiday parties and more.
Vacation outfit ideas for women: beach, city sightseeing, resort dinners and travel days, with a simple capsule packing formula and shoe and layer tips.
What to wear to brunch: easy outfit formulas with dresses, jeans, skirts and trousers, plus shoes, layers and weather tips for spring, summer, fall and winter.
What to wear to church: outfit ideas with dresses, skirts and trousers, how to dress modestly, what to avoid, and tips for every season and church style.
