Clinton Breaks Down the Spring Wardrobe

Clinton Kelly from TLC's What Not to Wear, continutes on his treck around the US visiting Macy's stores to give fashion style advice for women with all types of body structures. He has made a credible career out of helping the modern woman with a not so savvy sense of what works today....and what works for their particular body type.

Saturday, April 6th we caught up with Kelly and enjoyed his hour long show which included a fashion show with Kelly commentary, audience questions and an in store meet and greet after the show. This is Clinton Kelly's 3rd year acting as guest editor for the Macy's HER Mailer, as well as traveling to stores throughout the year putting on the in store Fashion Events. The Seattle woman loves the advice Kelly has to offer. The proof showed in the packed event venue, with standing room only for the late comers.

As usual, Clinton Kelly sticks to his 5 fashion must Do's, but updates them each season. These tips are the foundation of a great working wardrobe.
1. Great fitting bra and undergarmets are a necessity.

2. Tailor your purchases. Most garments will not fit a woman's body perfectly off the rack, but a good tailor will make the piece work impeccably.

3. Find a great fitting NON ATHLETIC shoe. Flats are great for the spring, and can be worn with jeans, trousers and skirts.

4. Jacket Jacket Jacket. Every needs one (or more) great fitting jacket. A jacket can accentuate the waist, and can cover a belly or any other impefection. Hot styles now are cropped swing jackets, or cropped trench jackets that can be worn all year round.

5. Upgrade the wardrobe with a great fitting jean (throw AWAY those mommy jeans) and a few simple colorful blouses. These items can be worn over and over throught spring, and will look great with the jacket and flats previously recommended.

I was able to quickly chat with Clinton Kelly (whom I adore by the way, cute thing he is) and wanted to know what his takes were on men's fashion. He spends 100% of his career wardrobing woman and I was curious to know what his favorite trends were on men's style for spring. Men need help to! I think my question caught him off guard, and he wasn't able give me a great men trend, but did mention his wardrobe staples are Rock and Republic jeans, Etro t-shirts and Zegna clothing (all of which are available at Saks Fifth Avenue).

I also asked for a quick 'Messed Up" or 'Dressed Up' commentary and here were his answers.

Amy Winehouse- "Loves her"
Kanye West- "Loves Him"
Howard Stern- "Not so much"
John Mellencamp- "I don't even know what he looks like"
Willie Nelson- "Needs a Makover"

Clinton...I heart you.