Ask Anya & Lara's Look for Less: The Dress-Up & Dress-Down Outfit

"Insider" stylist Anya Sarre is bringing us another one of Lara Spencer's fabulous looks for less!

In today's episode, she brings you Lara's crisp, business casual look. Read below to see Anya's answers to your fashion inquiries and keep those questions coming!

Q: I loved Samantha [Harris'] green dress that she's wearing tonight! Please let me know whose is it? Thanks!

A: Samantha’s teal dress is a David Meister -- www.davidmeister.com

Q: Where is your big gold ring from today?

A: Thanks for noticing. My gold ring is a flower from designer Helen Ficalora. She makes great charms that I wear a lot as well. Check out her Web site -- www.helenficalora.com

Q: Can you wear short-sleeved cardigans with long-sleeve button-downs or T-shirts under them?

A: The answer is, not really. Long-sleeve cardigans can have long-sleeve underpinnings, but short-sleeve cardigans need a short-sleeve blouse, camisole or shift dress underneath. This way, you won’t have the added bulk of a sleeve under your sweater! No one wants to add bulk to their arm. Of course, there are exceptions to every rule -- you could rock a very thin v-neck long-sleeved tee with a short-sleeved v-neck cardigan over with the sleeves pushed up…for a more casual look, but proceed with caution!

Q: What color shoes would you wear with a cranberry-colored dress to a wedding?

A: You are so ahead of the game! I just did a tip about the “berry family” being the “must-have” colors for fall -- raspberry, cranberry and blueberry -- so I love that you asked about cranberry. Try a pair of light gold, peep-toe shoes with a cranberry dress to be a fashionista at the wedding -- and don’t forget your gold clutch!

Q: This segment is the best part of this Web site. Keep up the good work - I watch every day.

A: Thank you so much! That means the world to me! Tell all your friends about “Ask Anya” and keep the great fashion questions coming!

Lara's Look:

Sweater: Rebecca Taylor www.saks.com

Skirt: Diane von Furstenberg www.dvf.com

Look for Less:

Sweater: Target www.target.com

Skirt: H&M www.hm.com

Anya's Credits:

Dress: Emilio Pucci www.emiliopucci.com

Jewelry: Helen Ficalora www.helenficalora.com

Published 9/28/09 by the Insider

Comments (12)

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  • Anya, when you design those button-down shirts for Lara Spencer, please have her wear the top-button buttoned up up the way without a tie or a broach so it looks more glamorous.
    Anonymous 10/12/09 Reply
  • Anya, when you design those button-down shirts for Lara Spencer, please have her wear the top-button buttoned up up the way without a tie or a broach so it looks more glamorous.
    Anonymous 10/12/09 Reply
  • anya, where is YOUR dress from today? black with silver stuff on top
    Anonymous 10/6/09 Reply
  • HI! Where is the white pencil skirt from?
    Anonymous 10/1/09 Reply
  • Hi Anya,
    I thought Lara's mauve blouse from Barneys was really beautiful. I looked at barneys.com and could not find it. Is it made by a particular designer? Thanks!!
    Anonymous 9/29/09 Reply
  • Hey Anys . Its Ok To drink coffee . Have fun you guys
    see ya tonight . Love ya Your Bud Andrew MacIntosh !!
    see ya!
    Anonymous 9/29/09 Reply
  • Hey Lara and Hey Anys . how its going . good morning
    Its a new week . I want to say back to fashion . I love the show .I want to say that the purple top and the white skirt . look very nice . it has that office look . Lara looks very nice . i want...
    Anonymous 9/29/09 Reply
  • Hey Lara and Hey Anys Good Moring you guys!
    Anonymous 9/29/09 Reply
  • Hi Anya, Where do you think is the best place for buying a big metalic clutch?
    Anonymous 9/29/09 Reply
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