Scarves really are wardrobe magicians. They can add instant polish, color, spirit and pizzazz to almost any outfit. They can link unexpected color combinations into sophisticated outfits. They can bridge a less-flattering color to your facial color pattern. They form a powerful focal point near your face, pulling attention away from any figure challenges. Scarves almost never wear out, so you can enjoy your investment for years.

When wearing boots with a skirt, you can create the longest, leanest look when the skirt hem covers the boot top. Matching tights can help avoid having skin visible as you walk. Tights also make it easier to look slim wearing shorter or ankle-length boots with skirts. The height and thickness of the heel indicates the dressiness of a boot.

The most basic shoe for a woman is a low-heeled closed- toe pump in your key neutral- typically a color closely related to your hair color. Black to be the universal neutral, it isn’t a great shoe choice if it isn’t part of your personal color fan. With a skirt, a lower vamp (top opening of the shoe) leaves more of your foot visible and elongates your legs. Peep-toe and sling-back styles expose more skin. With pants, a higher vamp brings the shoe color up to meet the pants hem. Avoid ankle strap styles unless you have very long, trim legs and can afford their shortening effect. Lighter weight styling and higher, thinner heels make a shoe dressier. Heavier material, thicker soles and shorter thicker heels move the styling in a more casual direction.