If the holiday season makes you want to go back to the glamorous days of old Hollywood then you’ll love this retro-inspired jacket. Complete with a lovely double-breasted closure, this fancy throwback won’t break the bank!

The bright flowers of spring and summer are starting to fade even here in Florida. Autumn is officially here, but there’s no need to give up the fun colors of other seasons. Carry some spring flair into fall while fending off those chilly winds with this pink swing jacket from Chadwicks.

It’s just $22.99 and available in sizes 8-16. Plus, a green version is still available in size 16 .

A light suit jacket like this Leah linen jacket from Marciano isn’t just for the office; it’s a great way to finish off a smart casual outfit. Whether paired with jeans or a skirt, it’s a simple addition that will have you looking pulled together even on those mornings when you feel anything but.

Listed at $188, this jacket is now priced at $94.95, almost half off!

Sizes 0-8 available.

Tested over millennia, pearls are the epitome of classic style.  But while a simple strand of pearls is always elegant, there’s still plenty of room to play up the glamor.  With high quality simulated pearls, you can do it without a Hollywood salary.

No, this definitely isn’t some dime store trinket.  This triple strand Tzarina bracelet from 1928 Jewelry is a stunning piece that will have people wondering if its a family heirloom.  Though it’s luxe enough…

So far, I’ve explained the basics of using stripes and lines to flatter your figure and shown you ways to use vertical lines to look taller and slimmer.

Now I’ll show you how to use horizontal lines to make your figure look fabulous.

Required reading from The Bargain Queens this week:

Love is in the air
… but what will you wear? We’re here to help. Read our tips for how to dress on a date for an angst-free preparation so that you can be your most fabulous and relaxed self. And if you’re thinking of treating the man in your life, capture his heart via his stomach or appeal to his sense of fun. (Coming this week, dear reader: how to treat…

In a recent advice post, I explained the basics when it comes to using stripes and other lines to look thinner, taller, and generally balance out your figure. Now, I’m going to give you more examples that you can use.

Here I focus on verticals, a great place to start since they’re the easiest to use.

Ways to create and extend those thinning vertical lines

We love vertical lines because they are the easiest to work with and…

I love springtime for all its color, but spring starts out pretty chilly even here in Florida and I hate covering up my cheery spring wardrobe with a somber jacket. That’s why I was so excited recently when I found a bright yellow jacket perfect for spring.

While I haven’t found it online, I did find this lantern-sleeve Twiggy jacket from American Rag that is very similar and just as cute. It’s available in palace blue and…

If you’re like most people, one of your New Year’s resolutions was to exercise more. It’s a worthy goal, but finding the motivation can be tough, especially if you don’t feel so fabulous in your workout gear.

While it might be tempting to just pull on some old, faded sweats, it’s important to remember that a fabulous workout outfit can be powerful motivation. Therefore, shop for gym clothes like you would your other clothes, paying close…

Does your wardrobe look like a rainbow or does it center around just a few colors that you look fabulous in?

While it is important to build a wardrobe around the colors that suit you best, adding others to your palette will definitely revitalize it.

Of course, not everyone can wear the same colors as easily as the next person. That doesn’t mean you have to give up on great colors, though. I sure haven’t — even…