I’ve noticed a couple of women lately that have been dressed for evening during the day. I started to think “Is this okay?” Well, the answer is…NO!

Now, don’t get me wrong…I am a fan of dressing up, but to be wearing a flashy look during the day is just not appropriate.

I noticed a woman at my daughter’s daytime dance recital who looked like she should have been dressed for a nightclub. Come on, now…it’s a kids’ dance recital–not the Vegas strip!  The look I saw was something reminiscent of the show “Jersey Shore” that is tremendously popular for its tackiness and big hair (see photo to the right). The mom at the recital had big hair, an off the shoulder studded red top with short shorts plus very high heels. It was just plain tacky…unless, of course, she was going to her second job as an exotic dancer after the kids’ dance recital

Keep your night time looks for the evening and you can’t go wrong. Appropriate looks for a daytime dance recital should look something like this, by Ann Taylor LOFT. This is a sophisticated and feminine look. This dress is comfortable also, which never hurts. It is accessorized with a cute flowered belt and strappy heels, but you could also wear this dress with flat sandals just as easily.

DO wear a more casual look for daytime–nothing over the top and flashy! I understand women want to look sexy, but subdued and classy is always a classic look for every woman.

There are days when your creativity is lacking and you need to pull together a quick outfit that’s a no-brainer. Where I live in Colorado, you really never know what the weather will be like in 15 minutes. So, layering is crucial and tank tops are  the perfect versatile piece for your wardrobe.

I love a classic white tank with jeans. It’s a simple, yet clean look and you can jazz it up with a great colored beaded necklace such as this one from Fantasy Jewlery Box. You can also layer it up under a jacket, shirt or cardigan when it gets chilly.

I also love a tank with a sarong or cotton skirt for a bathing suit cover-up that works equally well poolside or having a cocktail at the pool bar.

Scarves are a great item to have in your wardrobe. They can be used for warmth, as a necklace or as a pop of color added to an outfit. Whatever you use them for, scarves are a wardrobe must.

These looks are from Affordable Scarves, a website dedicated to scarves where you can find any type of scarf your heart desires. I found a couple of scarves that are cute for summer, since we are in the heat of summer right now. This first one is adorable with its thin stripes and soft material and would be great with a t shirt and boyfriend shorts.

This next one is a more sophisticated look and reminds one of a vacation–it is called Jamaican Breeze, after all . I’d wear this with a white dress or top in the evening to keep the chill away. You can also wear a more flowy scarf like this as a headband or tied around your waist like a belt.

Check out the loose tie method of tying a scarf in this video post we did a while back. However you choose to wear a scarf, have fun accessorizing and send us suggestions on how you use them!

Black blazers are a wardrobe workhorse that will never go out of style. I always recommend that a black blazer be a staple in your outfit rotation.

Simple, clean lines are recommended for a black blazer to have lasting power in your closet. Choose a fitted one that accentuates your waistline and fits well in your shoulders. Unlike the shoulder padded heaven of the 80s, choose one without shoulder pads or one that has just a bit of padding to shape the shoulder.

You can wear black blazers in any length, such as a classic fit that hits at your hips,such as the jacket shown. You can also go for a cropped style or a boyfriend blazer (a bit longer than your rear end with cuffed sleeves). You can even pull off puffy sleeves for a more trendy look.

 This black blazer is from Ann Taylor, is an updated look that is very fitted and has 3/4 sleeves. I love this jacket, because it shows off layered bracelets and looks very hip and modern.I love the outfit paired with this blazer–it looks chic and well done. This is actually a suit jacket, so it truly multitasks from business to casual looks.

Wear black blazers with dresses, skirts, trousers, jeans, just about anything for that matter. A good black blazer is one item you should consider investing in, as you will wear it ALL the time.

There’s nothing like a classic crisp white button down that fits you like a glove. White shirts are more versatile than you’d think, and are a piece you’ll reach for over and over again in your closet. The most important thing to consider with white shirts is the fit and the crisp texture. Also make sure that it is tailored to flatter your shape, that it doesn’t gape when buttoned, and that it’s not too long where it’s difficult to tuck in.

Wear your crisp white button down with jeans for a look that never goes out of style. Whether untucked or tucked in with a belt, this look never goes out of style. This shirt from the Gap contains a little lycra, which is very important for fit.

Wear a white shirt with a skirt for a versatile business or dressy look. I wore one with a poufy flowered skirt today, tucked in with a skinny belt and heels. Michelle wore a dress that had a white shirt and attached full skirt in this recent post, which had a similar look.  Also try a white shirt with a pencil skirt, chunky jewelry and heels for a classic business look.

Wear your white shirt with a pair of cuffed shorts for a polished summer look. You can wear it tucked in as you would with pants, jeans or skirts–just a more casual (but refined) look for a casual office when paired with a heeled sandal or a flat sandal for an outdoor party.

Oprah magazine voted on their favorite white shirt, and the winner is by Brooks Brothers–this one priced at $89.50 and is WRINKLE FREE!

However you decide to wear a crisp white shirt, make sure it fits and it freshly pressed and you can’t go wrong!