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Let's face it: Not many of us sport the same body we did 10 years ago, so why are we still wearing the same style? It's time to change it up and get real.

By Sara Elliott

Before Justin Timberlake brought Sexy Back, he had some fashion misses. But now, he's all about smooth moves and swagger.

By Sara Elliott

Finding cool clothes for middle schoolers is all about thinking outside the box. Try these five tips for cultivating your unique style.

By Alison Cooper

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Shoe shopping is fun and exciting for a lot of young girls, and there's no better time to do it than before going to back to school. See what's hot this year for girls.

By Emilie Sennebogen

Think jeans are the only acceptable clothes made from denim? Think again. Jumpsuits, dresses, tunics, long skirts, suits, espadrilles, you name it -- it's all denim, all the time.

By Alison Cooper

Backpacks come in a variety of shapes, color, sizes and styles. Some even roll! If your child is the market for a new one, check out what's in style for this school year.

By Sara Elliott

Men loved her, and women wanted to be her — or at least look like her. Marilyn Monroe was sexy but classy and remains a fashion icon more than 60 years after her death. Check out the fashion cues we can take from this legendary beauty.

By Laurie L. Dove

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Sure, a string bikini is always au courante, but if you want to look chic beachside and still clear a breakwater or two, retro styling might be for you. So how do you wear fabulously old-fashioned maillots, two-pieces, and, yes, bikinis, from another era without looking outdated yourself?

By Julia Layton

It may seem like nothing more than a swath of stretchy fabric, but the swimsuit has a history -- one that traces the evolution of sex, gender roles and the rush to lose 10 pounds before summer. So how did we go from nothing to everything and back again?

By Julia Layton

And the award for best dress goes to ... See our 10 picks for the most smashing Oscar looks of all time. We've reached into the vaults of Oscar history to find vintage glamour, and we've profiled the hottest looks of the new millennium.

By Jessica Willis

Whether they're baggy, tight, high-waisted or low-rise, your jeans are saying more about you than you probably realize. Let's look at some of the current trends and what they reveal about your personality.

By Laurie L. Dove

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Alana, a thinner-framed woman, needs to learn how to create some curves. Stacy and Clinton of What Not to Wear show her how.

Mai is petite and curvy. Stacy and Clinton of What Not to Wear show her how to dress to flatter her body type.

We accuse our boyfriends of having no style when they pull on polo shirts and baggy pants. But these frat house staples have roots in men's fashion history. Thank your stars that he's not wearing knickers and leisure suits!

By Chris Obenschain

It's sexist but true: Most men have no fashion sense. But just because you want yours to look a little more sharply dressed doesn't mean you have to act like his mom. What are 10 ways to help your man out of a sartorial rut?

By Julia Layton

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Just because something looks like contemporary art on the runway doesn't mean it'll look fantastic on you while you cruise the aisles at the grocery store. Which fall fashion trends should you pass up?

By Debra Ronca

If you're fashion challenged, you probably know it, and your significant other knows it, too. Just in case you haven't gotten the word about these 10 style no-nos, we're here to make sure you're in the loop.

By Sara Elliott

There's not too much we enjoy more than a good old-fashioned celebrity fashion disaster. So, for your voyeuristic entertainment, we've rounded up a list of the top 10 most heinous celebrity disasters of all time.

By Alison Cooper

The great thing about fashion is that once something hits "trend" status, lower-priced versions of the high-priced stuff pops up in stores. How can you buy the latest fall styles for the cheapest prices?

By Jessika Toothman & Debra Ronca

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Do you have something embarrassing in your closet? A pair of pants your friends call your "mom jeans"? Some green Crocs you wear to the office? Whatever your wardrobe weakness, we know you'll enjoy this list of fashion failures.

By Debra Ronca

Some fashions -- the little black dress, for example -- are timeless. Others, like poodle skirts, looked cute back in the day. And then there's the black-sheep category: stuff that never looked good in the first place.

By Alison Cooper

Most women aren't tall and slim with an hourglass figure -- they have rounder middles or broader hips. But those "apples" and "pears" get their own shape guides. How can you make the most of your figure if you're big on top, curvy allover or straight as a board?

By Julia Layton

Tired of office grays? Bored with a wardrobe jammed with near-identical pantsuits? Looks like the time is ripe to start flexing your accessorizing muscles.

By Tristin Hopper

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Let's face it. Most of us aren't shaped like those skinny ladies who walk the world's runways. But that doesn't mean we can't look our best. How can you make your unique shape look spectacular?

By Patrick J. Kiger

Trying to find jeans that fit in all the right places is hard enough for most people, let alone for petites. What should smaller women look for to find that perfect pair of jeans?

By Laurie L. Dove