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Juanita Callis: denim dresses are okay when done right, Campbell Avenue and Third Street, Roanoke

Name: Juanita Callis

What influences your personal style? “I’m just a free-style person and I dress for comfort not for the current style. I avoid following trends; and dress my age.” (Note: Callis didn’t disclose her age).

What’s this outfit’s signature piece? Her denim dress.

Occupation: Legal assistant

Location: Campbell Avenue and Third Street, Roanoke

Date: Monday, May 21, 2012

Time: 5:30 p.m.

What caught my eye: Denim is my color of choice for the spring, I want to see it worn well every chance I get. With her tall and slender frame, Juanita pulled off this denim dress, which would have looked frumpy and dated on anyone else.

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  1. crooked road | May 24, 2012 at 12:03 pm

    Her denim dress looks entirely appropriate for her (undisclosed) age. I think it complements her quite well. It would look just as good if it were just a shade beyond knee length as well, IMO. Kudos to her for wearing what pleases her, and for not trying to adhere to some contrived ‘fashion rules’.

  2. debbie | May 24, 2012 at 12:19 pm

    I worked with Juanita a few years ago in a law office. A classy lady, inside and out!! Always well put together. Great pic!

  3. Kathy | May 24, 2012 at 10:20 pm

    I always admire someone who does not conform to some prescribed fashion “do”. Good for her! And the most admirable qualities: she dresses (1) age appropriately and (2) makes no excuses for it! Good job, David!

  4. Janie Spence | May 26, 2012 at 7:28 pm

    Juanita had style when we were in high school.I think this is my classmate. Floyd County High School. Class of ’70. Way to go Juanita!

  5. LOVE NRV | May 28, 2012 at 12:09 pm

    Great look. She’s sophisticated and effortless…

  6. gloria | May 28, 2012 at 3:13 pm

    A class act indeed.Great accessories too.

  7. Nita fan | May 30, 2012 at 10:55 pm

    It is about time the Style guy found the most stylish girl in the city. She has been a well-kept secret to those who know her.

    • David | June 5, 2012 at 2:07 pm

      :-)

  8. Babs | June 14, 2012 at 11:54 am

    Love the dress and belt! I found an old denim dress (not stylish like Juanita’s) and with scissors and stitch witchery have updated it to something wearable. Denim never goes out of style as far as I’m concerned.

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Welcome to The Roanoke Times' Style Street blog where I, David Verde, will share my street fashion finds from around Southwest Virginia.

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