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Hip-Length Jackets: Day to Night

how to wear a vest, how to wear Mid-length coat, how to wear a long jacket/blazer, fall/winter,party outfits, Olivia Palermo, Kate Middleton,white vest, black mesh top, black pants, python snakeskin pump, jeweled clutch, grey reiss coat, blue CORD PANT, AQUATALIA boots, pendant necklace, drop earrings, On Olivia Palermo: white vest, STUART WEITZMANTHE GEMMA CLUTCH, colorblocked snakeskin pump, black top with mesh neck, black crop trousers, diamond bracelet, On Kate Middleton: reiss the Delaney grey jacket, deep navy Skinny Corduroy Trousers, Kiki McDonough earrings, Aquatalia booties,Photos: Olivia Palermo & Kate Middleton; Courtesy of bfanyc.com, gettyimages.com.

As a petite girl myself, I find that the most flattering jackets for me are cropped or hip-length ones. The latter are especially versatile for their seasonless apparel and easy-going vibe: they go great with almost anything, from dresses to leggings, from skinny jeans to wide-leg trousers; they add extra warmth without overwhelming our frame; they are also acceptable indoor & outdoor.

The only downside of hip-length jackets is they can cut our legs. To avoid that, cinch the coat at the waist with a belt or choose those already done for us like this fabulous Reiss jacket on Kate Middleton, which has the feminine fit and flare silhouette and sophisticated clean lines. Style savvy Olivia Palermo used a jeweled brooch to draw eyes up, which also help elongate her legs.

In Chinese: 娇小的女孩选择外套总是特别难。我本身个子也不高，发现有两种类型的大衣很修饰我们的身型：短款的或长到臀部的。尤其是刚好盖过臀部的款式实用又好搭：不分季节，室内室外都可以穿，而且和裙子、裤袜、牛仔裤，甚至阔腿裤都可以配。

这种长度的大衣唯一不好的地方在于会切断我们的腿型，所以选择收腰的款式很重要，比如王妃Kate Middleton身上的这件来自平价品牌Reiss的修身长外套，合身的剪裁、优雅的颜色和简洁的线条是她平时偏爱的穿衣风格。除了收腰款式或用腰带强调腰线外，街拍女王Olivia Palermo也提供了另外一个聪明的办法：用一枚抢眼的宝石胸针当作纽扣让视线停留在腰部，从而拉长了腿型，配上蛇纹的高跟鞋和彩色珠宝镶嵌的手包，就能瞬间把适合办公室的黑白造型转换成闪亮的派对着装。

how to wear a vest, how to wear Mid-length coat, how to wear a long jacket/blazer, fall/winter,party outfits, Olivia Palermo, Kate Middleton,white vest, black mesh top, black pants, python snakeskin pump, jeweled clutch, grey reiss coat, blue CORD PANT, AQUATALIA boots, pendant necklace, drop earrings, On Olivia Palermo: white vest, STUART WEITZMANTHE GEMMA CLUTCH, colorblocked snakeskin pump, black top with mesh neck, black crop trousers, diamond bracelet, Featured: JuneKNIT FUR VEST , Bailey 44 Celestial Body Top, J.CREW Eaton cropped stretch-wool pants , STUART WEITZMANTHE GEMMA CLUTCH, JEAN-MICHEL CAZABAT Emma , David Yurman Crossover Cuff ,Vest: June (also here; faux fur versions here)
Top: Bailey 44
Pants: J.Crew (also love this pair)
Bag: Stuart Weitzman (similar here)
Shoes: Jean-Michel Cazabat (also here)
Cuff: David Yurman (in silver here; great buy here)

how to wear a vest, how to wear Mid-length coat, how to wear a long jacket/blazer, fall/winter,party outfits, Olivia Palermo, Kate Middleton,white vest, black mesh top, black pants, python snakeskin pump, jeweled clutch, grey reiss coat, blue CORD PANT, AQUATALIA boots, pendant necklace, drop earrings, On Kate Middleton: reiss the Delaney grey jacket, deep navy Skinny Corduroy Trousers, Kiki McDonough earrings, Aquatalia booties, Featured: ReissDELANEY TEXTURED TEXTURED FITTED COAT, GapKALEIDOSCOPE CORD PANT, AQUATALIA BY MARVIN K 'ROMA' BOOTIE, Roberto Coin18K WHITE XS DIAMOND CIRCLE PENDANT NECKLACE - ROBERTO COIN, Bobbi Brwon Creamy Lip Color in 'Uber Pink',

Jacket: Reiss (also here; similar here)
Pants: Gap ($25 here)
Shoes: Aquatalia by Marvin K.(favored by royals)
Necklace: Roberto (similar here)
Lip: Bobbi Brwon in ‘Uber Pink’

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Holiday Party Outfit Ideas: Demure Elegance

Kate Middleton style,party outfit ideas 2013, brown coat dress, brown suede booties, brown clutch,navy pleated skirt, navy jacket, navy suede pump, navy suede clutch On Kate Middleton: Annoushka Favourites Pearl Earrings, Orla Kierly Crepe navy blue pleated skirt, Max Mara navy jacket, Stuart Weitzman for Russell and Bromley navy muse clutch, Alexander McQueen blue pointy toe pump, On Kate Middleton:Kiki McDonough Eternal 18k Gold Citrine Pear-Drop Earrings,Orla Kiely Birdie Shirt Dress,Aquatalia brown bootiesPhotos: Kate Middleton;  Courtesy of dailymail.co.uk, brown; glamour.com.

Kate Middleton style,party outfit ideas 2013, reiss cobalt blue dress coat, navy suede pump, suede belt, red coat dress, nude pump, beige clutch, leaf brooch, On Kate Middleton: Catherine Walker red coat dress, The Queen’s Canadian leaf brooch,LK Bennett cream shoes.,Russell & Bromley clutch, On Kate Middleton: reiss blue coatdress, navy suede pump, navy suede belt, Photos: Kate Middleton;  Courtesy of graziadaily.co.uk, vogue.co.uk.

For the coming parties, if you want some demure and graceful outfit inspirations, look no further than Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, who is the epitome of elegant dressing.

She knows what suits her best and sticks with it. As you can see above, the cinched waist dresses highlight her tiny waist. The just-above-the-knee length combined with coordinating shoes is prim, flattering and leg-elongating.

When in muted colors like the navy and brown showed above, she uses complementing accessories to add rich textures to her ensembles; Whereas when in bright colors like the cobalt blue and bright red above, she keeps the silhouette simple for a modern, sleek vibe.

In Chinese: 先前我们分享了前卫的数码印花裙、经典的小黑裙，今天来看看优雅的A字裙吧。说起优雅，凯特王妃一定会是先冒入我们脑海的时尚典范。她很清楚自己的身材优势，上面的这几个造型中都能看到的收腰款裙装或裙式大衣是她最常穿的。齐膝或膝上一两公分的裙长既显瘦又端庄。简约的一件式洋装或同色系的上下装，搭配裸色或同色的高跟鞋也是她显高又显瘦的小技巧。

另外，当她选择低调的中性色或暗色调的服装时，会选用不同材质的配饰来丰富整体造型，比如前两个造型里看到的麂皮和丝、棉以及锦缎的搭配。反之，当她选择亮色系的服装时，会偏向于剪裁利落的款式和简单的配件来增加现代感。

Kate Middleton style,party outfit ideas 2013, brown coat dress, brown suede booties, brown clutch,navy pleated skirt, navy jacket, navy suede pump, navy suede clutch On Kate Middleton: Annoushka Favourites Pearl Earrings, Orla Kierly Crepe navy blue pleated skirt, Max Mara navy jacket, Stuart Weitzman for Russell and Bromley navy muse clutch, Alexander McQueen blue pointy toe pump, Featured: 1. Orla KielyMOHAIR PLACEMENT DRESS, 2. ReissTULUM CONTRAST TRIM TEXTURED JACKET, 3. Macy's10K GOLD EARRINGS, CULTURED FRESHWATER PEARL AND DIAMOND ACCENT EARRINGS, 4. Jimmy Choo Anouk Suede Pumps

1. Orla Kiely mohair placement dress (or this pleated skirt, both on sale)
2. Reiss Tulum contrast trim textured jacket (similar here & here)
3. Macy’s10K gold earrings
4. Jimmy Choo Anouk suede pumps (also here; similar here & here)

Kate Middleton style,party outfit ideas 2013, brown coat dress, brown suede booties, brown clutch,navy pleated skirt, navy jacket, navy suede pump, navy suede clutch On Kate Middleton:Kiki McDonough Eternal 18k Gold Citrine Pear-Drop Earrings,Orla Kiely Birdie Shirt Dress,Aquatalia brown booties, Featured: 1. Kiki McDonough Eternal 18k Gold Citrine Pear-Drop Earrings, 2. AquataliaROYAL SUEDE STRETCH BOOTIE, 3. stuart weitzman THE SPORTELOPE CLUTCH,e) 4. Static Boucle Sheath by: Orla Kiely,

1. Kiki McDonough Eternal 18k gold earrings (similar here)
2. Aquatalia Royal suede booties (also here; similar here)
3. Stuart Weitzman the Sportelope clutch (on sale here)
4. Orla Kiely Static Boucle Sheath (more options from the brand here)

Kate Middleton style,party outfit ideas 2013, reiss cobalt blue dress coat, navy suede pump, suede belt, red coat dress, nude pump, beige clutch, leaf brooch, On Kate Middleton: Catherine Walker red coat dress, The Queen’s Canadian leaf brooch,LK Bennett cream shoes.,Russell & Bromley clutch, Featured: 1. Macy's14K WHITE GOLD RING, LONDON BLUE TOPAZ (4 CT. T.W.) AND DIAMOND (1/8 CT. T.W.) OVAL RINGENTER A, 2. MCQ ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Wide suede waist belt, 3. Bobbi Brown Blush Pale Pink 0.13 oz , 4. Diane von FurstenbergJULIAN MINI WRAP DRESS, 5. Manolo BlahnikBB SUEDE 90MM PUMP, NAVY

1. Macy’s 14K white gold ring
2. McQ Alexander McQueen suede waist belt
3. Bobbi Brown blush (Kate’s favorite!)
4. Diane von Furstenberg Julian wrap dress (also here)
5. Manolo Blahnik BB suede pump (under $100 here)

Kate Middleton style,party outfit ideas 2013, reiss cobalt blue dress coat, navy suede pump, suede belt, red coat dress, nude pump, beige clutch, leaf brooch, On Kate Middleton: Catherine Walker red coat dress, The Queen’s Canadian leaf brooch,LK Bennett cream shoes.,Russell & Bromley clutch, On Kate Middleton: reiss blue coatdress, navy suede pump, navy suede belt, Featured: 1. CHANEL VINTAGECHANEL VINTAGE EMBELLISHED CROSS BROOCH, 2. L.K.BennettL.K.BENNETT PUMPS - SLEDGE ROUND TOE PLATFORM, 3. ISAAC MIZRAHI NEW YORK LONG-SLEEVED RED DRESS, 4. Saint LaurentSAINT LAURENT BEIGE LEATHER LUTETIA FLAP CLUTCH ,

1. Chanel vintage embellished brooch (will be your family heirloom; great buy here)
2. L.K.Bennett pump (Kate wears them a lot; similar here)
3. Isaac Mizrahi New York red dresses ($56 here)
4. Saint Laurent Lutetia flap clutch (similar here & here)

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Kate Middleton’s Chic Pregnancy Style

What to Wear During Pregnancy; Kate Middleton maternity/pregnancy style; Maternity dresses; Maternity jeans. On Kate Middleton: Topshop black and white Polka Dot Dress,Ralph Lauren black jacket, peal earrings, black suede pumps, black clutch; On Kate Middleton:trench coat, black maternity jeans, French Sole Henrietta Patent Quilted Ballet Flats,Tod’s ‘D-Styling' Leather Satchel.Photos: Kate Middleton; Courtesy of eonline.com, usmagazine.com.

I’m current in my eighth month of pregnancy. Keeping stylish when due date approaching isn’t easy. Nothing seems right with a big bump. A maxi dress or a maternity top and jeans combo just makes me tent-like from the side. Thankfully, it hasn’t been too hot here in New York, which means I can add another layer out of my dress or Tee: a thin coat, a blazer or a vest. This layer does all the magic: the tailored silhouette reduces the bulkness and instantly polishes up the whole look.

This little trick is “proved” right by style savvy Kate Middleton. As you can see from the above two chic maternity looks: a black peplum jacket reshaped her upper half while elongating her legs.  A season appropriate stone color trench coat brightens up her face, covers up her bump and elevates a casual outfit.

What to Wear During Pregnancy; Kate Middleton maternity/pregnancy style; Maternity dresses; Maternity jeans. On Kate Middleton: Topshop black and white Polka Dot Dress,Ralph Lauren black jacket, peal earrings, black suede pumps, black clutch; Alternatives: BCBGMAXAZRI AEdward Peplum Jacket, Kate Spade New York Black Suede pumps, Nina Pleated Satin Clutch Black, Majorica 10MM White Pearl Drop Earrings,

Jacket: BCBG Max Azria (similar here)
Dress: Topshop (see another one Kate recently worn in navy)
Shoes: Kate Spade New York ($40 here)
Bag: Nina (similar here)
Earrings: Majorica

What to Wear During Pregnancy; Kate Middleton maternity/pregnancy style; Maternity dresses; Maternity jeans. On Kate Middleton:trench coat, black maternity jeans, French Sole Henrietta Patent Quilted Ballet Flats,Tod’s ‘D-Styling' Leather Satchel. Alternatives: Burberry Brit Stone Cotton Trench Coat, James Jeans Maternity Twiggy Legging Jeans, Marc by Marc Jacobs - Classic Q Baby Groovee,

Coat: Burberry Brit (on sale here & here! similar here)
Jeans: James Jeans ($28 here)
Shoes: French Sole (it’s the pair on Kate; also here)
Bag: Tod’s ‘D-Styling’ (great alternative here!)