Tide and Tim Gunn want to know – What Are YOU wearing to BlogHer '09?

That's right, your friends at Tide are bringing Tim Gunn - the leading fashion authority - to BlogHer '09!

As someone who celebrates personal style, Tim wants to know what everyone is wearing to BlogHer. BlogHer attendees are encouraged to post a comment below and link to a photo (on their personal blogs) of the fashionable outfits they'll wear in Chicago. Every blogger who posts a comment and a link will automatically be entered to win a private style consultation with Tim Gunn in the Tide & Bounce Laundry Lounge on Saturday. We'll announce the winner on Tuesday, July 21st, so check back to see if you've won!

Tim will also be in the Tide & Bounce Laundry Lounge (Booth #311) on Saturday from 3 - 5 P.M. to talk all things fabric care and fashion. We encourage you to come by our booth to say hello and dish with our special guest.

Update: Congratulations to lucky BlogHer Beth Terry, the winner of the style consultation with Tim Gunn!  Don't forget to come by the Tide booth on Saturday for your chance to meet him In Real Life.

In the meantime, here are a few tips that might help "guide your style" as you decide what to pack for BlogHer:

Tim Gunn's Essential Items for BlogHer:

  • Basic Black Dress - The basic black dress has been around for a long time. It is often called the "Little Black Dress" and it's true that shorter skirts on the basic black dress, when they hit you in the right place, can be more flattering than a long black dress. The LBD is a key essential for all those cocktail and after parties throughout BlogHer!
  • Classic Shirt - The white shirt is a definite classic. But it can also come in many different styles to make it look trendy and not dated or like a man's piece of clothing. Find one that accentuates your best attributes and minimizes trouble spots. Dress it down during the conference with jeans and a blazer - you'll look chic and feel comfortable at the same time.
  • Jeans - Everyone has a pair of jeans, but does everyone have a pair of jeans that makes them look great? The wider leg, low-rise jean style has been popular (and still is) but a narrower leg is coming back along with a higher waist, which eliminates the unflattering "muffin top" look. Make sure to bring comfortable jeans for all those sessions when you'll be sitting down.
  • Skirt - If you need dress pants then you also need a skirt. A skirt is womanly and can be flirty or businesslike. Nowadays women do not wear many skirts or dresses, which makes a lot of them fall into a rut of dressing sloppily or like men. See number 8.
  • Day Dress - Women also are not wearing as many dresses anymore. It was certainly liberating to go from the '50s when women wore dresses every day to wearing more practical pants for gardening, exercising, and so forth. But the dress does not have to be abandoned altogether. They can be very flattering, and there is nothing wrong with "dressing up" for daytime - especially during summertime in Chicago.
  • Jacket - A jacket does not have to be masculine. Find one with a proper, fitted shape. Women's jackets should follow the silhouette of a woman's body and accent the hourglass curve at her waist. It is also a perfect piece to put with the skirt or dress pants, and white shirt. Or make it casual with a pair of jeans as you're working the conference floor!
  • Clothing Maintenance - A cardinal rule of great fashion is to take good care of your clothes. Use a detergent like Tide Total Care to prevent fading, stretching and pilling, so your clothes look newer, longer.

                              

Comments

 

This is fabulous.

I love this man. I hope he lets me kiss his forehead.  You know, after I introduce myself and everything.

Here's my link.  I can't tell you how much I hope to win this!

Deb
www.debontherocks.com blog
www.3smartgirlz.com consulting

Submitted by debontherocks on Thu, 07/09/2009 - 10:09
 

Ok, Ill bite

Since i did a post on BlogHer wear...this is too funny to pass up. Not sure i can take the critique though.

 

Here are my outfits!

 

http://www.momdot.com/blog/whattoweartoblogher/

 

 

trisha

www.momdot.com 

Submitted by haasiegirl on Thu, 07/09/2009 - 07:54
 

I realize I am a bit of a

I realize I am a bit of a fashion disaster, but I just wanted to say out loud that I LOVE LOVE LOVE Tim Gunn.

 (And I know I didn't follow the directions, either)

Busy Mom Blog

Submitted by Busy Mom on Thu, 07/09/2009 - 08:12
 

Officially freaked

I am the poster child for what not to wear. I'll not be posting pics of my outfits seeing as I haven't chosen them yet. Ack! Now, I'm really freaking out.

 

WAHM, Montessori Mom, Scout Mom, Dance Mom, Allergy Mom and avid coupon clipper, desperately seeking my own identity

Submitted by feedindy on Thu, 07/09/2009 - 08:11
 

"What happened to Andrae?"

Season 2 Rocked my socks off.

Anyway, here's what I'm wearing http://www.blogher.com/whats-your-bag-blogher-2009-edition

Heather B. 

No Pasa Nada: www.nopasanada.org

BlogHer: http://www.blogher.com/blog/heatherb

Submitted by HeatherB on Thu, 07/09/2009 - 08:34
 

Santino, Andrae and Tim

Best. Ever.

Submitted by Honeybeast on Thu, 07/09/2009 - 09:48
 

Dear Tim Gunn: I LOVE YOU.

I would be too embarrassed to show my personal style, which is to say, I have NO STYLE. Or fashion sense. Or any idea how to cover my fat ... I mean, "trouble spots" properly.

But I must say that I'm ever so happy to know that Tim Gunn will be there because I LOVE HIM.

 

 

 

 

People are more fun than anybody.

~~Dorothy Parker

Submitted by aka Monty on Thu, 07/09/2009 - 08:36
 

HOLY HELL I LOVE YOU TIM

I am such a fangirl! Pick me- dress me- make me look gorgeous darling! xoxoxo

Submitted by amytsharp on Thu, 07/09/2009 - 08:37
 

The LBD for Me

I am packing no less than two LBD's for Blogher and possibly one hot pink slink of a thing.  I'll gladly post pics and do something soon.  As for a pair of well fitting jeans?  Just bought a pair last week and they are being tailored as we speak. 

Seeing this post about Tim Gunn being at Blogher 09 made me yell the uneloquent phrase of, "Get the F*** out!"

 

Victoria Mason

The Mummy Chronicles

Mummy's Product Reviews

DC Metro Moms

Submitted by queenbee88 on Thu, 07/09/2009 - 08:41
 

Tim Gunn, I need your help

I am a complete fashion idiot! Up until this announcement, I thought I would be able to sneak into BlogHer 09 with the same old stuff I have been wearing this summer. Now, I am thinking otherwise. 

Oh great Mr Gunn, please help!

 

www.kitchengadgetgirl.com 

Submitted by gogugo on Thu, 07/09/2009 - 08:48
 

Make it work?!

Oh wow, I definitely have to do some serious shopping, talk about fashion pressure! I can't link to pictures, I don't even have the clothes yet!

Can't believe he's gonna be there...wow. Tim Gunn, I SO need fashion help, as you'll see soon enough

 

- Stephanie

http://www.stephaniebambam.net

Submitted by StephanieBamBam on Thu, 07/09/2009 - 09:07
 

OMTG

If Tim Gunn tells me me I'm one hot mess, I think I'll faint!

Chris Mann WHO?

Submitted by SuburbanTurmoil on Thu, 07/09/2009 - 09:17
 

I am a fashion moron and now

I am a fashion moron and now that I'm pregnant I was planning to wear my burlap sack to Blogher. 

I guess I need to re-think that plan? Yikes!

 

 

Lisa

www.workoutmommy.com

Submitted by workoutmommy on Thu, 07/09/2009 - 09:41
 

Dear Tim, I'm coming naked and with a Visa

...in the hopes that you will dress me.

Deal?

Miss Britt

http://www.miss-britt.com

"Dignity is Overrated"

Submitted by missbritt on Thu, 07/09/2009 - 09:58
 

OMGOMGOMGOMG.

I want to bring something for him to sign like a hideous bag that doesn't match a single pair of shoes. I love him. I want him to live in my closet and just hand me things.

Submitted by American Princess on Thu, 07/09/2009 - 09:59
 

No no no

No, no, no, not back into the closet!!!

Submitted by debontherocks on Thu, 07/09/2009 - 10:11
 

Option D: None of the Above

Not one of the things Mr. Gunn mentions as a must have are anything I am bringing. 

Perhaps I can scrounge up a pair of jeans, I doubt they will make me look great.

Pics?  uh no 

Submitted by Adriennevh on Thu, 07/09/2009 - 10:37
 

Fashion, I don't need no stinking fashion...

Somebody has to represent the "I don't care this is comfortable and paid for" fashion sensibility.

Nothing against Mr. Gunn but fashion and me have had an on-going battle. I see no reason to yield to the fashion industry denigration of my body or what it should be wrapped in. Contemporary fashion has never taken into account my age, bumps and curves.

I'll be lucky enough to remember to bring the washed clothes that match. I ain't ironing anything.

Really ladies, chilax - we'll love you as you are. Just show up ok?

Gena - Out On The Stoop

Submitted by Gena Haskett on Fri, 07/10/2009 - 20:11
 

Oh Tim, I wish I knew

Clearly Tim thinks I am far more prepared than I am if he thinks I already know what I am wearing to BlogHer.

 

I still have two weeks, right?

 

BlogHer Contributing Editor, Sports and Fitness
Sarah and the Goon Squad
Draft Day Suit

Submitted by Sarah on Thu, 07/09/2009 - 11:07
 

It's on!

Tim?!  Oh my!  Love me some Tim!  It's on and mama's making a date for her to go shoppin' this weekend!  Look for a post soon.  

When is the deadline?

 

Sarah, The Ohana Mama

Cool finds for your ohana and topics from the tropics!

http://www.TheOhanaMama.com

Submitted by OhanaMama on Thu, 07/09/2009 - 11:15
 

Make Me Over

I love me some fashion advice from an expert. Count me in!

 

http://www.flickr.com/photos/sizzlesays/3414716859/in/set-72057594064025...

 

 

"Neurotic is the new normal." -Sizzle

Submitted by sizzlesays on Thu, 07/09/2009 - 12:17
 

OHMYGOD!

Tim Gunn? Are you serious?

I'm hyperventilating here. TIM GUNN?

I haven't decided on my two outfits yet, but here's what I definitely will NOT be wearing:

 

What not to wear at BlogHer

 

JD at I Do Things

 

Submitted by I Do Things on Thu, 07/09/2009 - 14:03
 

R U kidding me?!?!?

What I wouldn't give for a fashion consultation with Tim Gunn. What is in style for a pundit this season? Here's a photo of me in one of the outfits I wore to last year's BlogHer -- I'm thinking the cropped jacket is a little dated -- yes? No?

The fuzzy blue guy never goes out of style, though.

http://www.punditmom.com/2008/07/im-sure-grover-is-a-democrat

PunditMom (new and improved!)
aka Joanne Bamberger
BlogHer News & Politics Contributing Editor

Submitted by PunditMom on Thu, 07/09/2009 - 14:16
 

Oh, I need SO MUCH HELP!

I'm hoping Tim will just take pity on me and teach me some style. I'm afraid he's just going to shake his head and sigh!

Submitted by marybeth494 on Thu, 07/09/2009 - 17:04
 

Aaaaaandre

I'll take all the help I can get! Especially from Tim!

 http://corrinrenee.com/fashion-consultation-with-tim-gunn/

Submitted by CorrinRenee on Fri, 07/10/2009 - 07:50
 

Can Tim find a trenchcoat for me?

This is, by far, the best event I've seen for Blogher 2009. 

I love love love Tim Gunn.

 

Can I wear my black polka dot dress to meet Tim.  I don't know.

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Sacramento-CA/Get-on-the-Map/102739486802

 Julie

Submitted by juliemarg on Fri, 07/10/2009 - 07:53
 

Oooh, baby.

How exciting!  Who wouldn't want to get this opportunity?  I could certainly use the advice!

Plus, I can't live without my Tide to Go pen.  Clumsy, big bosomed girls of the world (like me) need this product!

http://christynelson.net/blog/2009/06/blogher-wardrobe-winners.html 

Submitted by craftyconservative on Fri, 07/10/2009 - 07:53
 

Making Out w/ Tim Gunn

How come every time TG says "Make it work" I wanna make out with him?  I know it's cause he's so damn cute. 

 

I need TGunn's help NOW: http://www.chefswidow.com/2009/07/03/2179/

 

 

Chef's Widow

Submitted by chefswidow on Fri, 07/10/2009 - 07:57
 

Im wearing heels!

Eeeekkkk... Tim Gunn!  No way.  I wonder what he would say about my accessory for BlogHer 2009: 

http://www.classychaos.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=190:the-best-accessory-for-social-events&catid=1:latest&Itemid=20

 

www.classychaos.com

 

Submitted by OHmommy on Fri, 07/10/2009 - 08:21
 

I will be there with Jeans on

I'm still of the low rise kind but i work very hard to keep myself muffin -top free. 

Tim, I watch you season after season on Project Runway but I have to say, I love you the most when I see you on The Biggest Loser. Your compassion and gentle approach towards the contestants brings tears to my eyes.  You are truly a gentleman of the first order.  Here is a pic ofn outfit sent to me by my mother which I promptly gave away.  I think she was having a psychotic break when she bought them, i just hope she wasn't anywhere near SFA at the time. 

 

http://www.bernthis.com/2008/07/wrong-just-so-1.html

Submitted by BERNTHIS.COM on Fri, 07/10/2009 - 08:34
1234next ›last »