Closet Snoop: Constance Hackett

Constance Hackett moved to Corpus Christi from Dallas several years ago with her husband, and the couple has been enjoying the laid back lifestyle ever since. They enjoy sailing on the sailboat they keep docked at the Corpus Christi Marina.

Hackett also plays tennis and loves cooking as well as trips back to Dallas to spend time with their three daughters and horseback riding on a polo horse she still keeps there. She also enjoys attending symphony functions in Corpus Christi, as she spent many years fundraising for the Dallas Symphony Orchestra.

The craziest fashion item I ever bought was a: Madonna wig for Halloween.

My most embarrassing fashion mishap/wardrobe malfunction: I once wore an Ann Taylor dress to a fundraiser that split open down the back.

Four accessories women definitely need are: big sunglasses, Chap Stick, a big purse, and a waterproof watch.

The worst fashion advice I evElegant burberryhandbags features in chiffon.er received: my mom told me to always wear clothes two sizes larger than my real size.

The most I have ever paid in the name of fashion: was for my Rolex watch.

My big fashion influences are: Grace Kelly, Audrey Hepburn, and Barbara Walters.

I’ll never throw out my: high school glasses because I always lose my current glasses.

My best fashion steal to date: is an Oscar de la Renta dress at Neiman Marcus in Dallas that was marked down to $18.90.

I’m currently in search of: new tennis shoes.

Funniest dressing room story: once a little girl came in to my dressing room and said, “You are not my mother!”

My favorite shopping haunts: resale shops for vintage clothing, Wal-Mart, and Kohl’s.

Most memorable shopping experience: are always with my daughters.

I spice up my wardrobe with: very inexpensive jewelry.

My favorite piece of jewelry: is my grandmother’s jewelry.

I have an impressive collection of: Louis Vuitton purses and luggage.

When I shop for clothes: I wear shorts and flip flops because it makes it easy to try on clothes.

My favorite designers are: Givenchy, who dressed Audrey Hepburn, Jackie Kennedy, and Edith Head, who dressed Grace Kelly in all her movies, and Oscar de la Renta.

My best kept fashion secret: always write a list of what you truly need to take shopping with you so that you do not buy unneeded items.

I have a fashion addiction for: sunglasses and sleeveless dresses for church and cocktail parties.Find the perfect authenticjackets for your bridal party.

My prized possession is: my grandmother’s leather gloves and pearls.

The best way to organize your closet is: arrange complete outfits for the week and put dresses on one side, and skirts and pants together.

My biggest fashion pet peeve: shoes that are too tight to wear.

There will always be space in my closet for: Louis Vuitton purses.

The most comfortable item in my closet: my white terry cloth robe.

If I were to write a book on fashion, I’d call it: Closet Stories.Discover diorhandbags with ASOS.

When I’m at home, I love to wear: robes and sweats.A pretty canadagoosemontebello can complete a look for a nice evening.

The only thing I dislike about shopping is: parking and crowds.

To keep ahead of the fashion game, I: only buy classics not trends that go out of style.

I enjoy dressing up most for: church at First United Methodist Church and symphony evenings.A authenticguccihandbags is a style that many are using now!

A fashionable find from an unusual place: $1 flip flops at Dollar General.

My favorite fashion television show is: “America’s Next Top Model,” one of my daughters was a finalist in Dallas for the show and she was Miss Highland Park Texas USA. Also I like “Fashion Police” with Joan Rivers.