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Sunday, June 17, 2001
Bright, basic and beautiful
Judy Williams uses wigs, scarves to jazz up wardrobe
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| Paul Iverson/Caller-Times |
| Judy Williams, who is mad for scarves, changes her look each week with shoulder-length wigs and hairpieces. |
Closet snoop
Corpus Christi native Judy Williams, 47, an admitting clerk at Spohn Hospital Shoreline, enjoys bowling and modeling.
She has modeled locally for Wal-Mart, Spohn Hospital and the Caller-Times 2001 Women's Expo. She also collects unique and elegant Barbie dolls in the style of Audrey Hepburn, singer Brandy and more.
Q: Describe your style.
A: Simple but chic. I love tropical colors such as orange and yellow. I got the idea from watching Indian, African-American and Hispanic women, because bright colors look good on dark skin. Stay away from anything too tight or ill fitting. Clothing should fit smoothly. If not, it can show your liabilities.
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| Paul Iverson/Caller-Times |
| Here are just a few of the Barbie dolls from Judy Williams’ stylish collection. |
Q: Who are some of your fashion icons?
A: Lana Turner and Dorothy Dandridge, movie stars from the 1950s. Both were confident American classics that knew how to wear their clothes.
They had a lot of style and attitude and the clothing they wore was figure flattering, but not too revealing. Tasteful. Nowadays, Vivica A. Fox dresses sexy and classy, and I also love the style of R&B singer Kelly Price.
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| Paul Iverson/Caller-Times |
| Williams’ collection of ’50s fashion jewelry includes antique earrings from her mother. |
Q: In your opinion, what is a must have for women?
A: White oxford button-down shirts - a good fashion basic - because they bond with everything in the closet. I have about 15 of them and wear them in many different ways. I wear them with trouser skirts, jeans and Capri pants. I'm also big on scarves.
Q: What do you like about scarves?
A: They help draw attention to the face. I match my earrings to my scarves, with my famous white shirts I mentioned earlier. It works. Most of my 30 scarves are in vibrant colors - aqua with different dogs on it, animal prints, one made by the children of the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, a breast cancer awareness scarf and others.
Q: Any special accessories?
A: Mother's antique earrings. I have more than 20 pairs. They're from the 1950s. Very unusual - big, colorful with rhinestones. People love them and stop me so that they can touch them.
Q: Fashion advice:
A: Women need quality foundations and undergarments such as body slimmers, shapers, etc. and good shoes. These undergarments make clothes fit better whether you're on either end of the (weight) spectrum. Thin girls need them, too: They help your posture. You also need to start your outfit with a good quality, comfortable shoe.
Q: Any shopping tips?
A: Take a body assessment and be true to oneself. I do believe many plus-size women look good, but lack the confidence. I got more attention as a size 12 than a size 8; although, most women don't want to be a 12. Mode magazine is a plus-size magazine that helped me readjust my dressing style when I gained weight.
Q: How do you rev up your look?
A: My sister-in-law, Diana Williams, changes my hair at least once a week. I own at least six shoulder-length wigs ranging from light brown to dark brown.
I don't like anything too long. I also have several hairpieces such as buns, ponytails, braids and curly pieces. Sometimes people don't even recognize me. Your hairdo can make or break an outfit.
Q: Describe your most outrageous outfit.
A: I do have a lime-green suit, an outlet irregular, which I bought about a year ago. I'll only wear the jacket. I paid $20 for it. Bad decision. I must have had PMS that day.
- Staff writer Cassandra Hinojosa
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