Women's Fashion: The Latest Trends, Shopping Tips & More

Find out how to wear the latest styles and what looks are the most flattering for your figure. Get ideas of what to wear and the best places to buy clothing.

Latest Fashion Trends

Learn about the latest fashion trends including runway trends, clothing, accessories, handbags, shoes, and more.

Would You Wear It?

Have you ever looked at a fashion trend and wondered “Who would wear that?” Do you love all of the latest fashion trends or think some should be passed on? Vote now on what’s hot and what’s not in fashion.

Nerd Glasses: Nerd glasses — big, black-rim glasses — are a hot trend for him and her.
Black Tights and Lighter Shoes: The latest fashion trend of black tights with lighter shoes are popping up. Love or hate it?
Suitcase Chic: Suitcases carried as handbags? They’ve been popping up at fashion shows, maybe the latest trend in funky handbags.
Would you wear mixed prints?
Would you wear a fascinator like Kate Middleton has made popular?
Would You Wear a White Lace Dress? Summer fashion trends include white lace dresses.
Would You Wear Short Shorts? Girls everywhere are wearing short shorts. But should they be?
Print Jumpsuit: Would You Wear It? Floral jumpsuits are a big trend right now. Would you wear a print jumpsuit?
Leather Dress: Leather dresses are popping up everywhere, from Lindsay Lohan’s court appearance to 50-something Dana Delaney’s red carpet appearance. Would you wear a leather dress?

How to Wear It

Ankle booties are cute, but they can be difficult to wear. That’s why we created this handy How-To guide that shows you how to wear everything, including belts, hats, scarves, booties, and much more.

How to Wear Latest Fashion Trends: Find out how to wear all the latest fashion trends, from stripes to maxi dresses.
Spring and Summer Fashion Trends

Spring and summer fashion trends mean more dresses, shorts, and swimsuits, plus what to wear for warm weather special events. Spring and summer fashion trends include new prints, dresses, what to wear to a wedding, Islamic swimsuits, shorts, and more for warmer weather.

Travel Outfit Ideas

Outfit ideas for what to wear in different places around the globe.

Beauty and hair trends – hairstyles latest trends women’s hair makeup

Stay on top of the latest beauty and hair trends straight from the runway. Find the prettiest makeup and hairstyle ideas that will work for you!

Holiday trends, tips, photos, shopping – fashion shopping dresses formals party Christmas fashion gifts

Looking for the perfect party dress? Need gift ideas for the fashion lover on your list? We’ve got the lowdown on the best dressy looks, top picks for holiday shopping, and much more.

Tall Women’s Fashion Trends

Learn how to find the latest fashion trends that work perfectly for your tall figure.

Style Basics – women’s fashion rules

Basic do’s and don’t of women’s fashion, glossaries of popular fashion terms, answers to frequently asked questions, and fashion rules to get you looking your best.

Learn how to dress for your body type, how to wear the latest trends, and more with style basics.

Fashion 101

Find out exactly what fashion is, where trends come from and how to incorporate them into your look.

A Definition of Fashion
What to Wear…
Trend-Proof Style
Fashion Glossaries

Find photos and definitions for fashion terms, dress silhouettes, fabrics, and more.

Dress Glossary
Fashion Glossary
Fashion Speak
Teen Fashion Terms
How-Tos

Take the guesswork out of personal style, shopping, dressing for flattery, and more with our easy-to-understand fashion how-tos.

How to Always Have Something to Wear
How to Add Color to Your Wardrobe
How to Wear Embellishment
How to Avoid Being a Fashion Victim
How to Look Taller and Slimmer
How to Develop a Signature Style
How to Shop for Clothes
Dress for Your Body Type

Is bottom heavy? Plus-size? Petite? We all have figure features we’d like to disguise better. Learn how by dressing for your body type.

Plus Size Fashion: Think fashion is only for the tiny? Think again! Find online magazines, great stores, and advice for fuller-figured women.
Plus Size Magazines: Your favorite fashion magazines for large-size women, including Mode, online.
Plus-size fashion tips: Find out how to dress to flatter your body, sew it yourself, and more.
Plus size online shopping: From hip to classic, these are the best virtual stores to shop for plus fashion.
Do-it-yourself Fashion Makeovers

You can be your own best fashion stylist with these DIY tips for looking your best. Dress younger, sexier, slimmer, or just learn how to dress to flatter your figure.

Makeover examples: Get inspired for your DIY makeovers with our own head-to-toe makeovers.
Special Occasion Makeover: Get ready for prom, a class reunion, or other big events with our do-it-yourself makeover tips.

Fashion how-to’s – advice on how to fashion women’s fashion

Need to know how to shop in a chichi store without looking stupid? Wonder the best way to makeover your man? We’ve got answers and simple steps to help you with your stylish way!

How to do anything related to fashion…and do it well! Need to know how to shop in a chichi store without looking stupid? Wonder the best way to makeover your man? We’ve got answers and simple steps to help you with your stylish way!

Look better – fashion tips, fashion advice

More fashion tips to help you look better, including specific situations when you need extra help (like when you’re a new mom!)

Color Tips

Not sure how to mix your fashion hues? We’ve got answers on how to wear colors together to look your best.

Stylish Travel Tips

Get ready for vacation with stylish advice for packing, shopping, and looking great while you are traveling.

Packing Techniques: Find out how to pack your clothing, shoes, and accessories for a vacation.
Packing Smart: Smart advice on what to pack, plus where you can buy the things you need online, from About’s Honeymoons Guide.
Pack a Suitcase… And Have What You Really Need: How many times have you packed for a trip only to find that either your clothes were in a mess or you packed all the wrong things? About’s Beauty Guide has the answers you need.

Winter Fashion Tips and Trends

Our best tips and tricks for looking your best during the winter months

Fashion FAQs – Frequently Asked Fashion Questions

Find the answer to your fashion questions, from whether or not it’s OK to wear hose with sandals to how to get started in the fashion industry. If you have a fashion question, we have the answers!

Hosiery Questions and Answers – Wonder if it’s OK to wear pantyhose with sandals? Find the answer to that fashion question and more here!

Work Style – What to Wear to Work, Career Fashion

Get dressed for work in style without getting stressed. Find out what outfits will help you climb the corporate ladder and which looks can be a career killer.

Fashion glossary — definitions terms descriptions fashion dresses

Pictures and descriptions for fashion terms. Find fabric definitions, silhouette drawings, and more.

What to wear – get dressed with these tips, shopping resources, and top picks
Black-tie party? Losing weight? Want to look slimmer? Find out what to wear for every occasion!
Dress Better After 40: If you’re over 40 and use lame excuses to stick to the same style you’ve had for years, I’ve got some inspiration for how to shake up your style with a little fantasy (your dream look) and reality (but done on a budget.)
Shop for Fashion: Shopping – women’s fashion, how to shop, online fashion stores

Learn more about shopping for women’s fashion, find the best online stores and click straight through to editors’ picks for the season.

Before You Shop – fashion research before you buy

Take a minute to do some research on women’s fashion before you shop and you’ll be a smarter shopper for it!

Shop for women’s apparel by store name: Shop online for women’s apparel – A to Z list

Hip, classic, casual, or dressy? Whatever your style, you can find it here in this alphabetized mega-list of the best online fashion stores for women’s shopping.

Shop for women’s apparel online – fashion stores shopping

Just want to look at dresses? Or maybe you’re just in the market for some hip, contemporary clothes. Find the online store that’s perfect for your lifestyle by clicking on your favorite category.

Casual fashion clothing sportswear tips online shopping

Shop online for easy-to-wear sportswear and dresses, get tips and find your info on your favorite laid-back clothing designer.

Casual style – Casual clothing how-tos: Great tips for laid-back style, corporate casual, and more casual fashions.
Custom clothing apparel: Have it made or altered just for you in a cyber atelier.
Discount fashion: Online bargains for fashionistas with more dash than cash. Discount shopping bargains off-price clothing fashion.
Fashion accessories: From funky downtown handbags to exquisite diamonds, you’ll find the hippest fashion accessories online here.
Lingerie: Shop for everything from the finest French fashions to teen lingerie styles. Read about trends and get great fit and style tips for intimates, foundations, pantyhose, and pajamas.
Lingerie fashion trends: Get the scoop on lingerie trends, including fishnet hose and thong panties.
Swimwear shopping, tips & trends: Shop for the best swimwear, read about trends, and get advice.
Swimwear designers: Photos and profiles of swimwear designers.
Swimwear online shopping: Skip dressing-room trauma and order your perfect suit online from these online swimwear resources.
Classic women’s style: Develop a classic, timeless wardrobe to get the most bang for your style buck. Find out how to do it and where to buy it.
Denim jeans, jackets, skirts: Designer, low-waisted, button front, stretch, flare — you name it — there’s a perfect pair out there for you. Find your jeans with these resources.
Special Sizes – Shop for petite, tall, and maternity sizes: Shopping for your special size is easy when you know where to look. Our guide to shopping for petite, tall, and maternity will help.
Maternity fashion: Resources to help you keep your usual style but in maternity sizes.
Petite fashion: Online shopping for the under 5’4″ woman.
Tall size fashions: Hard-to-find sizes for about 5’10” and above.
Tall Women’s Fashion How-Tos: Find out how to dress for your tall women’s body type.
Tall Women’s Fashion Trends: Find out the latest in tall women’s fashion trends.
Tall Celebrity Fashion: Are you ready to get inspired by your favorite tall celebrities? Women like Kate Middleton and Michelle Obama are two tall women who are also setting trends.
Legwear: Bare legs are fine, but well-dressed ones are better. Find the finest hosiery, socks, and tights online.
Vintage fashion style: Retro threads, Victorian dresses, and collectible jewelry are available for online shopping. Find out more about secondhand clothing, including definitions of resale, consignment, and vintage.

Top Picks – fashion shopping must-haves favorite products lists links

Save time and money by going straight to our favorite fashion products with these top picks. Quick lists and links to shopping make it easy! Just click and shop for party dresses, fitted jackets, jeans, sweaters, bags, leather jackets, and more.

Formal Dresses: When the occasion calls for all-out glamour, go with a gorgeous formal dress. Our favorites include halters, satins, even a retro look. Start shopping now!
Top 10 Party ‘Musts’: Keep these 10 fashion items on hand and you’ll be ready for any special occasion — from winter formals to holiday parties. All it takes are a few dressy basics to mix and match your way to glamorous party success!

Accessories and Shoes – fashion shopping trends

Accessories and shoes are a great way to personalize your style. Find out what’s hot and where to buy it now.

Shoe Shopping – designers online shopping

Whatever your style or budget, there’s an online retailer for you. Shop Nordstrom, Stuart Weitzman, Nine West, and more.

Shoe designers: Read profiles, browse homepages, drool over beautiful shoes from world-famous footwear designers, including Manolo Blahnik and Jimmy Choo.
Shop for shoes: Where to shop for footwear for the whole family, plus tips and trends. Don’t miss the scoop on famous shoe designers Manolo Blahnik and more!

Shop for Accessories

From cute costume goodies to exquisite diamonds, you’ll find the hippest fashion accessories here.

Accessories – costume jewelry: Trendy baubles and classics, including necklaces, bracelets, and earrings, from the best online stores.
Accessories – hats: Buy everything from millinery fit for the Royals to wearable art.
Accessories – Scarves: Whether you’re looking for pashmina or luscious silks, you’ll find the best virtual stores here.
Accessories – fine jewelry: Gold, silver, pearls, and diamonds — all made up in fashionable pieces. Shop the best online resources.
Accessories – miscellaneous items: Find unique products in boutiques that carry more than one type of accessory — everything from globally-inspired fashion to trendy “must-haves.”

Personal Shopping Services

Find a personal shopper — often a complimentary service at larger stores — and get your own personal stylist for the day!

Shop for family members — men’s fashion children’s fashion teen

Get shopping help and find great online stores for every member of your family including men’s shopping, children’s stores, and teen fashion. Shopping help – men’s children teen fashion online shopping.

Fashion for him: Shopping, tips, trends, and publications to help him look his best. Men’s discount fashion – Save money on brand name fashions online. Shop online for everything from contemporary to traditional men’s apparel. Shop for shoes online. Free online publications to help you look your best.
Fashion for parents of children: Whether junior likes cashmere or overalls, there are plenty of choices for online shopping. Also, read about the latest in kids’ fashion trends.
Fashion for teens: Meet other fashion-minded teenagers and chat, shop online at the coolest stores or check out free online fashion magazines just for teens.

Shopping clubs and tours

Get together with a group for a designer sample sale or plan your next vacation around shopping with these shopping clubs and tours.

Dresses – dress shopping little black dress formal dresses

Dressing for special occasions: Don’t stress over what to wear to a wedding or your next class reunion. We’ve got the best tips, styles, and shopping resources to help you pick the right outfit for your next special occasion.
Prom dresses, trends, and tips: Find your perfect dress, get fashion and fit tips and learn how to accessorize for a dream prom. Browse through online styles, get inspiration from current prom dres’ trends, even purchase your dream dress!
Prom style ideas for a guy: Does your prom date need some fashion-savvy? Point him in the right direction with these tux and grooming tips just for guys.
Top picks for prom dresses: Click through to our favorite looks for prom.
Prom trends: Don’t be caught in last year’s style! Catch up on the latest in prom dres’ looks, including top picks, fashion trends, and more.

Handbags

You can find the perfect handbag – from designer to funky.

Shopping picks for handbags: Click straight through to shop for our favorite handbags.
Shop for handbags online: From Coach to funky downtown designs, you can shop the world’s best handbag resources online.

Style on a Budget – discount fashion bargains off-price cheap women’s fashion clothing handbags

Find online bargains, learn how to spot a deal, and look great while wearing discount fashion.

Resale, vintage, and consignment clothing

Save money on great style including retro threads, secondhand current styles, Victorian dresses, and collectible jewelry.

Shop for resale clothing: Build a great wardrobe for less with secondhand style. Shop for vintage, consignment, and more online.
Shop for Discount Fashion Online: Save money on discounted designer and brand name apparel online.

Fashion Shows

Also, read about models, famous photographers and check the schedule of the world’s biggest fashion shows.

Fashion weeks from around the world

From New York to Sao Paulo, there’s a fashion show going on somewhere almost all the time! Find schedules, registration, photographs, and more information about the world’s biggest fashion weeks.

New York Fashion Week: Find out more about New York’s famous Fashion Week, the premiere fashion venue for America.

Fashion Designers

Find out more about your favorite women’s fashion designers. Shop for designer clothes, read fashion designer biographies, and look for emerging talent. Also, learn how to pronounce fashion designer names with our audio tutorial.

Designer databases

Biographies, addresses, and more can be found in these resources.

Designers A to Z

The mega list of fashion designers, with links to official sites, profiles, photos, and more. All designers listed alphabetically by the first name.

Fashion Photo Galleries: Browse through photos from runway collections, current fashion trends, and more.
Photo Galleries — Past Seasons: See photo galleries of the designer collection shown during Fashion Week.

Shop online for designer fashion

Shop high-end designers’ online stores from home.

Designer profiles

Interviews, biographies, and profiles give a glimpse at the real person behind all the glamour.

How to become a fashion designer

Find out how to become a fashion designer!

Fashion Trends and Designers

What’s hot — from the red carpet to the runway — and which designers are making it. Also, find out how to shop for fashion and get the look on a budget.

Current Fashion Trends

What’s hot and how to wear it: it’s everything you need to know about the latest fashion trends.

Latest Fashion Trends
Fashion Trends on a Budget

It doesn’t take a huge bank account to look great; it does take creativity and knowing a few tricks on how to save big and work with what you’ve got.

What to Wear When You’re Broke
7 Secrets of Highly Successful Sale Shoppers
Sale Lingo
Shop for Fashion

You can’t build a great wardrobe without learning how to shop effectively. We’ll show you how.

Before You Shop
Shop in a Hurry
How to Shop for Clothes
Find Your Favorite Brand
Find Your Size
Formal Dresses

Don’t stress over what to wear to a wedding or your next class reunion. We’ve got the best tips, styles, and shopping resources to help you pick the right outfit for your next special occasion.