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About Patrick Dean
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Expertise
Please DO NOT ask me about what you should wear to a particular occasion or what color goes with what, or what will look good on you...I have no expertise in this area. I can answer any questions relating to men`s and women`s outerwear such as Wool coats, Raincoats, Down jackets, Leather and Suede Jackets and coats.I can also answer questions relating to active wear such as warm-up suits, track pants, breathable running wear,etc. Please do not ask me about what you should wear to a particular occasion or what color goes with what...I have no expertise in this area.

Experience
30 years experience designing and merchandising outerwear and activewear. Education/Credentials

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BFA in Fashion Design

   

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Down coat alteration11/11/2009Patrick Dean
  Q: is it possible to alter a long down coat one size down? I wouldn't need the sleeves - really more ...
  A: Depending on the skill of the tailor you bring this to, it may be possible to alter the waist to ...
Back Vents on Jackets11/9/2009Patrick Dean
  Q: Is it very important to have a back vent on a 2 button blazer? I have noticed that there are back ...
  A: It is not important. It is a styling detail. 3 button blazers tend to button down further so the ...
Korean leather jacket10/25/2009Patrick Dean
  Q: ..i have a leather jacket (Finished leather, not shearling ,G1 style ) which is abt 15 yrs old.The ...
  A: Without seeing the jacket in all honesty I would not recommend anything but bringing it to ...
can tall people wear heels7/22/2009GG Flower
  Q: I'm going into high school and am very tall for my age. (I'm around 5ft6-5ft7) I really like wedge ...
  A: Sounds like you are just growing faster than everybody else, in your school, because your height is ...
Help with shoe color7/21/2009Amanda C.
  Q: I was wondering for advice on whether to get black heels or to go with gold or silver with a dark ...
  A: Depending on how formal the wedding is, and the style and shade of red, your shoe choice could go a ...
summer dresses7/16/2009GG Flower
  Q: where can i wear a floor length summerlike dress to?
  A: Seems to me that nowadays, formal events are so few and far between, that we have no choice but to ...
strapless dress with small bust7/13/2009GG Flower
  Q: I have a smaller chest ( 38B ) and I am looking at dresses online. I have found one that I love, but ...
  A: I took a look at this dress and it is really beautiful!. First of all it hugs the tummy, which will ...
shoes to match dress color7/5/2009GG Flower
  Q: I have a rose colored satin sheath (Kay Unger) for my daughters wedding - what color shoes should I ...
  A: Your choice in shoe color is perfect. Pewter is a nice neutral color that is dressy, silver simply ...
Fashion Tips6/23/2009Julia Alberti
  Q: I am a 13 year old Puerto Rican girl who is very thick and I need advice on what to wear to make me ...
  A: Hey Amika Sorry i cant give you a good response because im at the airport! Okay if you are thick ...
Graduation6/23/2009Julia Alberti
  Q: OK so! My ex-boyfriend and my best friend are 1 year older than me ( me and my ex have been broken ...
  A: lol a maxi dress is the long height dress, it covers your whole legs. i have a link below to show ...
Graduation6/22/2009Julia Alberti
  Q: OK so! My ex-boyfriend and my best friend are 1 year older than me ( me and my ex have been broken ...
  A: , First of all, congratulation on your ex's graduation! okkay second of all you have to wear ...
Dressing up a shift dress6/20/2009Julia Alberti
  Q: I bought a hot pink shift dress to wear to my son's outdoor wedding in July. (He'll be in a tux, ...
  A: Congrates on your sons wedding! You've got a nice dress... It would be nice if you wore it with this ...
senior portrait6/19/2009Julia Alberti
  Q: It's only going to be a photo showing the top basically I'm going to be sitting. I want it to be a ...
  A: Congrates! okay you could wear a chiffon blouse it would be awesome! i suggest if you wear a shirt ...
pale skin and auburn hair - swimsuit?6/19/2009Julia Alberti
  Q: I have pale skin and auburn hair. I'm tall and skinny (I'm not sure that really matters, just ...
  A: , If you have a pale skin, i suggest you not to try to tan because it will make you burn and if you ...
Skirts for men6/19/2009Julia Alberti
  Q: Is there any plans for skirts for men? I been hoping for years for them Seems it never gets on ...
  A: You can become a model for stores as you said... You can model trousers and many other things... The ...
i have a formal coming up6/18/2009Julia Alberti
  Q: so i have my formal ball thing coming up and so far i have a red dress, black lacey(not as in shoe ...
  A: Thats a amazing dress you've got! About the hair, if your dress is open from the back showing your ...
Skirts for men6/17/2009Julia Alberti
  Q: Is there any plans for skirts for men? I been hoping for years for them Seems it never gets on ...
  A: , I don't think there are any plans for mens skirt except for the traditional Scotish one.. In the ...
i'll make this fast6/16/2009Julia Alberti
  Q: Look I'm not in that much fashion to be honest (except when my girlfriend turns it on to america's ...
  A: , Nice to meet you too! I don't really know what your question is but ill try to answer you.. ...
my shoes..6/16/2009Julia Alberti
  Q: I just bought a pair of light brown/dark tan 5 inch heels. They are really cute with a dark brown ...
  A: Those pair of heels will be really cute with black slacks and a black shirt. You can also wear them ...
plus size bathing suits6/15/2009Julia Alberti
  Q: I'm having trouble finding a bathing suit that fits. I'm normally a size 24. The problem I'm having ...
  A: For your information some women that are plus size wear bikinis.. its just that your not confident ...
Helpp (A)6/14/2009Julia Alberti
  Q: Hey. I am a 167cm girl (18) years old.. I have trouble with my daily outfits.. help please Thanx
  A: Hey Dina You've got a nice height! I use to have the same problem because im 172cm girl.. I wear ...
Poofy a-line skirt6/14/2009Julia Alberti
  Q: I just bought a black, gauzy, high-waisted poofy a-line skirt. I have no clue what to wear for a top ...
  A: You can wear a satin shirt and your correct it should be tucked in to show your waist.. Im thinking ...
Style6/12/2009Julia Alberti
  Q: I need your advise on a couple of things -- I'm wearing a 40's style shiny taupe dress to a wedding ...
  A: That's a really nice dress you have! okayy first about your hair i prefer that your hair should be ...
Jeans6/9/2009Julia Alberti
  Q: I always have trouble getting the right jeans.. I am 6'1" and 160lbs... skinny legs...which are ...
  A: I probably think you should go ahead with the straight cut or skinny jeans. If you are happy with ...
Rings6/8/2009Julia Alberti
  Q: I have a quick, perhaps abstract question for you regarding rings. I currently wear this ring: ...
  A: You have a nice ring and you are gonna buy a cool one too.. I think for a guy, you shouldnt wear ...
what color shoes to wear6/7/2009Julia Alberti
  Q: Hey there! I am trying to find the right shoe for my dress. I am going to an evening wedding this ...
  A: Heyy Gia, Your dress has a really good color! A peep toe pump would be great, as for the color you ...
accessorizing6/5/2009Julia Alberti
  Q: I am wearing a blue dress to a wedding. I want to wear silver shoes and pair it with a hot pink bag? ...
  A: I saw the blue dress and its really cute, i love it! I prefer if you wear silver shoes and a silver ...
Summer Formal5/27/2009GG Flower
  Q: We are invited to a wedding and the invitation said "summer formal. What should my husband and I ...
  A: Certainly, the rules these days are not as strict as they once were. But what I hear when I hear ...
Wedge boots and skinny jeans5/26/2009GG Flower
  Q: I was wondering if wedge ankle boots go with skinny jeans? I am 4'11, so pretty short and normal ...
  A: Oh they are cute, and now that I think of it, the gladiators I recommended earlier would be better ...
Summer Formal5/26/2009GG Flower
  Q: We are invited to a wedding and the invitation said "summer formal. What should my husband and I ...
  A: When I hear wedding I hear formal or semi-formal. Typically if the wedding is during the day ...
leather bags5/26/2009GG Flower
  Q: I have a problem. I just got gladiotor sandals ( black with gold) they are really nice but what ...
  A: I wish I could help you but in my mind, I am not really sure exactly what you are describing, so I ...
Wedge boots and skinny jeans5/26/2009GG Flower
  Q: I was wondering if wedge ankle boots go with skinny jeans? I am 4'11, so pretty short and normal ...
  A: OOOPS! I forgot to give you the link to the magazine spread! Here it is. ...
matching with blazer and sandals5/25/2009GG Flower
  Q: I have a problem. I just got gladiotor sandals ( black with gold) they are really nice but what ...
  A: What a great problem to have to solve. Gladiators are this spring/summer's must have sandal. They ...
Skinny girl with big tummy. What to wear?5/23/2009GG Flower
  Q: I've tried : ++ Empire line dress : only work for small tummy, but doesn't cover ...
  A: Happy to help you! My expertise is in formal wear, so my answer will be specific to dressing up, but ...
fashion/weight5/23/2009GG Flower
  Q: Ok My name is Amber I am 12 years old turning 13 in September. I wiegh 210 pounds, and 5'6.Yes i ...
  A: .. My expertise is in formal wear, so my answer will be specific to dressing up, but you can take ...
TYPE OF CLOTHING FOR BODY TYPE5/22/2009GG Flower
  Q: I'M 50 YRS OLD 5'4" WT 175# LARGE BREASTED, THICK WAIST, FAIRLY WIDE HIPS BUT NO BUTT. IN A NUT ...
  A: Happy to help you! My expertise is in formal wear, so my answer will be specific to dressing up, but ...
What to wear with these lace up peep toe boots.5/20/2009GG Flower
  Q: I was wondering if you could tell me which shoes to wear with Steve Madden Bombb boots. They were ...
  A: I just wanted to make sure you were able to access the look I created for you at ...
what color of shoes?5/20/2009GG Flower
  Q: i have this really short and strapless dress to wear but i don't know what color of shoes should i ...
  A: Your best choice would be a blue that matches the dress. The black would be ok if the party was in ...
what style of dress would suit me5/15/2009GG Flower
  Q: I am going to a big family wedding in August and would like yo know what style and colour I should ...
  A: Your body type is the most womanly; so you want to dress in a more modest way to avoid the tendency ...
what color jewelry to wear with gown5/9/2009GG Flower
  Q: I am the Mother of the Groom and have a formal, long dark green gown with a beaded top of green, ...
  A: Your dress sounds fabulous! You are right to be concerned about clashing with the beading on your ...

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