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3. A JOB INTERVIEW Even if your interview is a virtual one, pull together a head-to-toe look for a more confident attitude. It’ll show on screen in your face and body language. You can’t

lose in a neutral pant/blazer combo like the H&M Single-Breasted Women’s Jacket in Taupe ($35, www2.hm.com/en_us) and the Loft Curvy Riviera Slim Pants in Forever Navy or Black ($80,

loft.com) to project instant power. Frame your face with a crisp white shirt or blouse under that blazer for extra radiance. For a second callback or when the job is in retail, fashion or

public relations, choose a colorful blazer like the Mango Linen Blazer Suit in Red ($120, shop.mango.com/us) or a fit-and-flare dress like the Livid Casey Scuba Flare Dress in Navy or Black

($79, shop.dia.com) to look up to date, but keep the focus on your skills and abilities. For desk-side interviews, wear closed-toe shoes and carry a structured workbag. (Left to right) Ava

& Viv Women’s Plus Size Balloon Lon Sleeve Dress in Green; River Island Black Shirred Smock Midi Dress; Kiyonna Plus Flirty Flounce Wrap Dress in Navy Floral Print; Journee Collection

Angelina Wedge Sandal in Nude Target; River Island; Nordstrom; DSW 4. A SUMMER WEDDING OR ELEGANT OUTDOORSY PARTY As fancy as it gets, but the big issues here are sweat, sunburn and humidity

so forget about wearing anything tight and constricting (including major shape wear). A graceful midi dress with voluminous sleeves, like the Ava & Viv Women’s Plus Size Balloon Lon

Sleeve Dress in Green ($35, target.com), River Island Black Shirred Smock Midi Dress ($74, riverisland.com/us/women) or Kiyonna Plus Flirty Flounce Wrap Dress in Navy Floral Print ($98,

nordstrom.com), will let air circulate, camouflage a few extra pounds and make sitting crossed-leg perspiration proof. Add wedge sandals like the Journee Collection Angelina Wedge Sandal in

Nude or Pink ($55, dsw.com/en/us) for grassy strolls, and carry sun protection for a touch-up in your clutch. (Left to right) Ava & Viv Women’s Plus Size Long Sleeve Ruched Bodice Dress

in Black; Who What Wear Women’s Plus Elbow-Sleeve Polo Rib Dress in Black; Sam Edelman Women’s Connell Slingback Flats in Black Target (2); Bloomingdale's 5. FOR A FUNERAL, WAKE,

MEMORIAL OR CELEBRATION OF LIFE This is not the moment for your favorite zebra print blouse or a pastel dress no matter how demure. Say no to sneakers, statement earrings and stacks of

clanky bangles, too. Quiet and low-key is the idea. A black pants or skirt outfit (dark gray or navy if you don’t have black) or a black dress like the Ava & Viv Women’s Plus Size Long

Sleeve Ruched Bodice Dress in Black ($25, target.com) or Who What Wear Women’s Plus Elbow-Sleeve Polo Rib Dress in Black ($37, target.com) sets the right tone. You may want to add

grass-proof closed-toe shoes like the Sam Edelman Women’s Connell Slingback Flats in Black ($120, bloomingdales.com) for funeral attendance. One caveat: If the celebration of life asks

specifically for attendees to wear white or joyful colors (and some do these days) do participate. (Left to right) NYDJ Marilyn Straight-Leg Jeans in Optic White; Caslon Stripe Split-Neck

Long-Sleeve T-Shirt in Blue-White Charm Stripe; River Island Orange Print Shirt; Stella Carakasi Tiburon Tunic Icon in Kiwi Bloomingdale's; Nordstrom; River Island; Stella Carakasi 6.

FOR A FIRST DATE It’s an insta-date world so no more, “He’ll have to call me by Tuesday to see me on Saturday.” A casual coffee or glass of wine is all it takes these days to say yea or nay

to an online match or a fix-up by friends. White jeans like NYDJ Marilyn Straight-Leg Jeans in Optic White ($119, bloomingdales.com) always look fresh in summer but it’s the top that reveals

your personality so give that more thought. A polished T-shirt like the Caslon Stripe Split-Neck Long-Sleeve T-Shirt in Blue-White Charm Stripe or Red-White Charm Stripe ($39,

nordstrom.com), an eye-catching blouse like the River Island Orange Print Shirt ($67, riverisland.com) or a classic tunic in a flattering-for-you color, like the Stella Carakasi Tiburon

Tunic Icon in Kiwi ($169, stellacarakasi.com), will make you feel current. Just tousle your hair, brush your teeth, add some blush or lipstick and a spritz of perfume.