Category: Work wardrobe

What’s a Capsule Wardrobe?

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For a while now, I’ve been sort of infatuated with capsule wardrobes – and by infatuated, I mean both intrigued and a little scared. 

A capsule wardrobe is a curated set of clothing items that are designed to work well together in a mix-and-match way. Some women like to create a capsule wardrobe that they wear all the time, while other women create them for specific situations, such as a trip.

By creating and using a capsule wardrobe, you simplify your wardrobe and the process of getting dressed. You have to make fewer wardrobe decisions, but know that you look polished. You also may find you maximize your clothing budget. 

Here is an example of a simple capsule wardrobe featuring two tops, a pair of pants, a skirt and a shawl. (These pieces are all from the last two seasons of Ruby Ribbon collections.) These pieces give you six outfits. If you add in a few accessories, such as statement jewelry or a scarf or two, you will extend it into even more looks. 

I’m intrigued with capsule wardrobes because they seem so streamlined. Just a few pieces, some quick decisions and done! But they also scare me because I wonder if I might feel limited? Is just a handful of mix and match pieces enough to fulfill my fashion creativity? 

If you’ve ever tried out a capsule wardrobe, give us some feedback? What worked and what didn’t?  If you are interested in learning more about capsule wardrobes, take my Capsule Wardrobe Mini Course. You will learn the benefits of a capsule wardrobe, see some examples and get a free Capsule Wardrobe planning tool too.

Then, follow more blog for more on capsule wardrobes over the new few weeks. 

#capsulewardrobe #outfits #stylewithchar #rubyribbon #pants #tops #shawl #mixandmatch 

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Be ready for work in a “dash”!

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Last night, the newest Winter and Holiday items debuted from Ruby Ribbon and, as usual, Ruby Ribbon’s designer Cami Raymond hit it out of the park — offering some new items, a dash of glam and glitz and restyles on some of our popular wardrobe essentials.

Two of those fan favorites – the Ponte Blazer and the Crop Ponte Trouser – now come in a great new print called Dash. Dash features a black background with a subtle navy print with “dashes” of white. The Ponte Blazer is a best seller and the Crop Ponte Trouser sold out in a few weeks the last time we offered it.

These pieces are great worn together for the look of a sassy professional suit. Add a crisp white blouse or even the Ruby Ribbon white Versatile Tank and some classy bangles.

They are equally useful as standalone pieces. The Ponte Blazer can easily be worn casually with black or tan pants or even jeans; the length even works with leggings. And the trousers will work great in all seasons with a variety of tops – think white, tan, maybe even a pop of your favorite brighter color. You will love the handy pockets.

Here’s a link to all the posts I’m doing for the 2018 Winter and Holiday Collection. Check back as it takes a few weeks to get them all previewed for you.

Like what you’re seeing here? Join my free online style tribe for even more fashion, fun and Ruby Ribbon sneak peaks. Plus, I always give this group a heads up on flash sales.

#winter #holiday #fashion #rubyribbon #stylewithchar #pontetrousers #suit #professional #office #comfortandstyle #celebrateconfidence #winterfashion #whattowear #ponteblazer #blazer #trousers

My Top 5 Suggestions for Ruby Ribbon Flash Sale Happening Now

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It’s sometimes challenging to determine what you might like when you’re shopping from a sale rack. To help you out, here are my top five suggestions on what to check out from the Flash Sale.

  1. Ponte Jacket — A versatile jacket in black or mink brown that can be worn so many ways. Pair with pants or a skirt for a polished office look or dress it down with jeans for a super casual and oh so cute look.
  2. Flare Leg Pants — My favorite “work pants” and I have them in both black and navy (aka sapphire blue). Catch me most of the year at the office and I’m probably wearing them. They look great and are so comfortable. (These pants also come in a Short length)
  3. Fit and Flare Dress – Need a chameleon dress, this is it! A basic “little black dress” that you can style differently every time you wear it. It’s cute with a cropped sweater, or try a bright scarf or statement jewelry. Oh, and think about animal print shoes with it! This dress also has a Ruby Ribbon secret, a built-in shaping slip to smooth and control you.
  4. Ponte Leggings — Love the look of leggings but just not sure they’re for you?  These Ponte Leggings are not only a “no see through” fabric, but they also include the signature Ruby Ribbon “skinny band” at the waist and have side panels that add a slimming stylish touch.
  5. Fit and Flare Skirt — A Ruby Ribbon client favorite, this skirt perfect for all seasons.  On a warm summer day, it looks great with a tank top and sandals. But it’s equally fashionable on a day next winter with a cozy sweater, tights and boots. You’ll find yourself reaching for it all the time.

Each item on this sale comes in XS to 3XL and most are made from our Ponte fabric, which is a tightly woven fabric that keeps its shape well with extended use without color fading. Items from this list are all 30% off and the sale on these items ends August 28, 2018, but some of these items will sell out in some sizes.

Want to get advance notice of Ruby Ribbon sales?  Join my online style community for advance sale notices, plus early previews of new products, fashion tips and more.

#sale #discount #rubyribbon #stylewithchar #leggings #dresses #skirts #pants #jackets #ponte #workclothes #officeclothes #travel #wardrobebasics #basics #essentials #black #brown #navy #plussizes #petites #wearitnowwearitlater

New Shirt Dress option is the (cherry) Bomb

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A gorgeous new pattern option was added for the popular Ruby Ribbon Shirt Dress for Fall 2018. It’s called Cherry Bomb Paisley, and is a beautiful mix of cherry red, plus many fall hues.

And, this blouse mixes and matches so well with other Ruby Ribbon pieces. It’s perfect with the dusty blue Gypsy Top or the cobalt Dual Tank, for example.  (Oh, and you can still get this top in a crisp classic white also.)

Wear it alone as a dress, belt it, or pair it with your favorite black leggings. Dress it up for the office (I’ve worn mine with a skirt) or dress it down for happy hour with friends. It’s so versatile!

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE 2018 FALL CAPSULE, AND GET A FIRST LOOK AT ALL NEW RUBY RIBBON ITEMS BY JOINING MY ONLINE STYLE COMMUNITY

#cherrybomb #shirt #dress #shirtdress #stylewithchar #alsoinwhite #plussize #rubyribbon #petite #versatile #separates #happy #style #fashion #womensclothing

Gypsy Top times Two

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This free-spirited Gypsy Top in a beautiful dusty blue is really two tops in one for amazing versatility.

Just a snap- loop connects these two tops, meaning it will be so easy for you to wear them separately or as a set. The top layer is a loose, flowy cropped cut with bracelet-length sleeves. It’s made of a poly-silk.

The inner layer is a long v-neck tank top with a beautiful chantilly lace edge. It’s stretchy and a very versatile piece.  This boho combo comes in sizes XS to 3XL.

Think “mix and match” with these pieces.

  • Wear them together with white capri leggings and shimmery silver jewelry
  • Pair the tank top with a blazer and a straight black skirt for a pulled-together office look
  • Try the outer layer over the white Lace Extender and denim leggings (either black or blue) for a super casual weekend outfit with flats

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE 2018 FALL CAPSULE, AND GET A FIRST LOOK AT ALL NEW RUBY RIBBON ITEMS BY JOINING MY ONLINE STYLE COMMUNITY

#2in1 #gypsy #stylewithchar #gypsytop #plussize #rubyribbon #petite #chantillylace #separates #happy #style #fashion #womensclothing

 

Wildflower Top will be a hit for Fall

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When I debuted the Fall 2018 Collection to my online style community, one of the big hits was the new Wildflower top. They loved the fresh tiny floral print and the tunic style.

This sleeveless top features a mandarin collar with lace detailing in the front. The fabric has stretch, adding comfort and making it easier to get on and off too. It’s available in a range of sizes from extra small to 3XL.

Here’s how I’ll be wearing this top:

  1. I love skorts, and the Wildflower Top will be perfect with my black skort on a summer weekend with black sandals and maybe a straw hat (maybe?)
  2. Paired with black Flare Leg Pants for an easy work outfit this fall – breeze and simple to wear with dressier black flats and a silver bracelet
  3. I can see it also with Denim Leggings and a leather jacket as a fall casual style, of course with boots

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE 2018 FALL CAPSULE, AND GET A FIRST LOOK AT ALL NEW RUBY RIBBON ITEMS BY JOINING MY ONLINE STYLE COMMUNITY

#wildflower #tinyfloralprint #stylewithchar #floralprint #plussize #rubyribbon #tunic #lacedetail #mandarincollar #happy #style #fashion #womensclothing

5 Tips for Dressing like a Boss

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Check out Mallory Sills from Image Success giving tips on how to Dress Like A Boss; this week Mallory’s sharing her five tips to dressing like a boss, or professional.

If you want to look/feel like a powerful woman, these tips are for you.  The 5 tips are:

  • Have a defined style that is uniquely you
  • Dress for the setting you will be in
  • Focus on buying quality clothing
  • Avoid loud prints
  • Accessorize strategically

Mallory takes each tip and breaks it down to get you totally comfortable with her ideas.  Check out her latest podcast here.

I love the way Mallory humanizes fashion and beauty to give you inspiration, motivation and a few jokes along the way. I listen to her podcasts regularly and always learn something.

Want to join my tribe of fashion-minded women. Head over to Style with Char Online Studio.

What types of products does Ruby Ribbon offer?

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So who is Ruby Ribbon?  We are a company that supports women in every moment of their crazy busy, typically untypical, ever-changing, always abundant life.

We offer camis to unlock bra-free days. We have the perfect pant, legging or shaping bottom that looks great! We go with you from play dates to date nights, from power meetings to power Pilates. Let’s walk through our product line.

Beautiful Shapes

First is our incredible shapes category with seriously life-changing foundations for any outfit. What makes us different?  We deliver real results with comfort.  This is not your once-in-a-blue-moon torture device.  This is bra-replacement while feeling like you’re wrapped in a cloud product!

How?

  • Support any cup size with NO precise cup-measuring required
  • NO underwire
  • Lift your bust & butt
  • Smooth your back, hips & waist
  • Sculpt a little bit or a lot but always comfortable
  • Banish bra and panty lines
  • Stay Put – with our gripper edge that keeps your cami in place!

Editors love our product as do our customers.  90% of our customers return to purchase more.  And 90% tell a friend.   It;s one of the best parts of my business.

RR Swim

We’ve added our slimming and shaping technology to our RR Swim line. Banish the awful cramped quarters and florescent lighting of department store dressing rooms. Shop with me in comfort! I will help you select a suit you’ll look great and feel great in, lose and inch from your waist smoothing out your curves with invishape technology and no underwire!

Essentials

Our next category of products is Essentials:  the modern woman’s wardrobe staples made better with Intomi – our built in smoothing and shaping – designed to give you the long, lean and lifted look. These are your favorite go to items- the 20% of your closet you wear 80% of the time. Think pants, leggings, skirts and dresses that you pull out over and over again.

Complete the look

Our last category is Complete the look:  the perfect top, jacket or layer to complete any outfit.  These products are released four-times a year and provide a little bit of seasonal fun to complete any look.

Connect with me to get all the latest info on Ruby Ribbon – we release new styles every few months!

#beautifulshapes #shapewear #byebyebra #brafree #essentials #leggings #pants #skirts #dresses #lbd #fashion #layers #completethelook #styled #puttogether #stylewithchar #rubyribbon #rrswim #swim #swimsuit

What’s your preferred shade of neutral?

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As if black, mink brown and khaki weren’t enough neutrals for most wardrobes, Ruby Ribbon added white as an option for the popular Stretch Woven Pant.

These pants features a slim straight leg, our patented “skinny band at the waist, and an invisible side zipper. They are structured and perfect for any occasion, but stretch in two directions to move with you all day. Great with flats or heels!

See colorful tops to pair with these neutral pants in this summary of all the fashions in the Summer Capsule .

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#stretchypants #pants #sassypants #suitesassypants #summerfashion #stylewithchar #dressy #rubyribbon #casual #weekend #summer

Super soft Suedette is a new hit in a jacket

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suedettecropjacket_chalk_backWe’ve a loved the prior Suedette pieces from Ruby Ribbon – those super soft leggings in a range of colors and that gorgeous purplish blue tunic and Ruby Ribbon  has done it again with in the latest line with the Cropped Suedette Jacket.
It’s a boutique find with it’s slouchy but still perfect look. It will be high impact in your wardrobe, that’s for sure. It comes in two wardrobe basics, black of course, and a chalk white. All the stylists are smiling over the addition of pockets (it’s the little details folks) and this jacket has pockets too. And its even machine washable.
This jacket is casual enough for jeans right now or over a sundress this summer. Dress it up by pairing it with our Stretch Woven Pants for a put together look. (That’s what I’m showing in the picture on the left)
(Hey, did I forget to tell you we have a brand new khaki color option in our Stretch Woven Pants? Well, now to worry, you can now get these great pants in three colors – black, mink brown and khaki.)

2018 Spring Fashion Summary

#suedette #jacket #blackorchalk #stylewithchar #Ruby Ribbon #makeyourlifealittlesmoother