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Personal fashion blog of Orlando based personal stylist Carla Nelson of A Creative Cliche.

How To Dress For A Date: Men's Edition

There are so many resources for women that help with fashion, but what about men? Men need help with what to wear too! We know you haven’t been on a date in a while due to the pandemic, so you might not know what to wear when dating. Here are a few tips to help you get started on the perfect dating fashion for men!

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How To Dress Your New Body

This past year and a half has been chaotic for us all. We have all changed in one way or another. Many people took this time to focus on their fitness journey, and many people have gained weight during the pandemic. Either way, we have changed not only mentally but also physically. If your body has changed due to the pandemic, don’t give up on how you look, feel, and present yourself. Take this time now to get to know your new body and as a time to experiment fashionably. And if you’re beginning your fitness journey now, who says you can’t still look good while you're on the journey?

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How To Style A Slip Dress

The slip dress made a strong re-emergence in 2015 and has shown no signs of slowing up. It is the perfect dress that can be styled a million different ways while still exuding class and femininity. You can dress it up to wear to a wedding or nice dinner, wear it to work, or dress it down for a day out with friends. It's all about the occasion, accessories, and the overall outfit!

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Fashion Nova, Is It Worth It?

We all love a good deal. When you see a really cute top for only $5… obviously you're going to order it! With stores like Fashion Nova, Pretty Little Thing etc popping up, is the cheap cost really worth the hassle?

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Staying Fashionable at the Airport

What do you wear to the airport? A dirty, old, stained tee shirt with crusty old sweat pants? Why would you wear drab clothes if you want to always look and feel your best? Even while traveling it’s important to look presentable. And no this does not mean in an uncomfortable suit, you can be comfy and still look stylish.

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How To Dress After A Pandemic

This year has been a whirlwind for everyone. The pandemic shook up our society, and things are finally starting to get back to normal. Restaurants are opening, people are leaving their houses and gathering, and people are beginning to travel. We know you’re so excited to finally get out there, but if you’re feeling nervous or insecure about yourself or feel you have nothing to wear, you’re not alone. The world changed, and so did we. We’re finally going outside for the first time in a year and we’ve only been wearing sweatpants. Do those jeans even fit anymore? Here are some tips to get you started and back into the swing of things.

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Spring 2021 Fashion Trends

We are finally beginning to see the light at the end of the covid tunnel, people are starting to leave their houses and things are slowly returning to normal. And this means we can finally start dressing fashionably again since we can actually leave our houses! So donate those sweatpants you’ve been wearing for the past year, and get on these new Spring 2021 trends!

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Zoom Ready: Date Night