Ask The Well Dressed Life

Meghan,

First thank you from the bottom of my heart for being “here” and offering your knowledge, skills, and artistic eye to guide so many of us through your wardrobe challenges. Also, your posts and processes make it easy for people like me who struggle with putting everything together in a polished and cohesive manner, pull it together in a very polished and cohesive manner!

Here are a few questions or wish list items from me for consideration:

Love that capsule wardrobes are returning -these are so helpful! Can you feature capsules for a few scenarios such as weekend travel, business travel and Summer Vacation travel?

I am definitely a classic, minimalist in terms of style, but do love the “right” accessories to elevate that style. I appreciate that you have introduced accessories, especially jewelry, bags and hats into your formula because these are the “after thoughts” so often for me. (And now I can consider pieces beyond the Kendra Scott, Brighton, or the display case at whatever store I am shopping at. Can you feature how to tell when jewelry becomes dated or out of style? I need a jewelry box clean out! 😊

And finally, shoe trends come and go -round toe, pointed toe, square toe…stiletto heel, wedge heel, block heel…what to wear with what and when to retire is something I would be interested in.

Keep doing the home features and the what to buy at Amazon…love those too!

Cheers! Tammy Stokan

Thx for your blog. I'm retired so a lot of the professional styles are not my interest. But I am interested in travel capsule clothing. I am also interested in skin care for traveling. I only travel with my carry on so I need my skin care to fit in the TSA bag. I can get away with a plastic zipped bag that I bought on Amazon that gives me a lot more room than a ziplock baggie. But I have to leave something behind. So a down and dirty travel sized skin care routine would be wonderful.

Megan, I am enjoying all the information from your site. I really appreciated the body shape posts. Is there any information on how much of a budget to delegate to different categories (shoes, under garments, athletic wear,etc). I confess I haven’t done a deep dive to see if this is already posted. Thank you for any guidance you may provide! Kay

I LOVE your column! I think your wardrobe challenges have changed my life! I have a couple of questions: Scarves - are they still in style? I do not show my upper arms for multiple reasons (scars being one of them). As we move into Spring & Summer will you include some tops with sleeves past the elbows?

I love your posts and being part of your community - and especially your suggestions on how to keep on top of the best trends. I will be 70 on my next birthday, and I really relate to your style. I also live in NJ, so I appreciate weather appropriate clothing. Over the years, I have enjoyed reading and getting fashion advice from the top magazines - Vogue, Bazaar and Elle. But more and more, I wonder just who they are trying to relate to. Is there any way to interpret the far out styles they show to my wardrobe needs?

Hi Megan, I look forward to your post every day. You are helping me with every wardrobe challenge to consciously dress like me, instead of what just fits. I don’t mind the ads at all because I know they are vital to maintaining TWDL!

I have a young friend in Ukraine in the export business who wants to know if the American public would buy clothing from a certain Ukrainian designer. I have already responded that I think there would be a very narrow to no market. Would you be willing to take a look at the clothing and give your thoughts? And I don’t want to be asking something from you that I shouldn’t. Thank you. Janet S.

I have loved reading your sight, and kudos to you for the well thought-out closet edit instructions. Now, every year in my journal, I create a 360 circle graph with how I spend my days! That data has driven my shopping. I like the various price points you offer and how you include your real life in each post.

Hi,

I am considering the Spanx joggers. As an alternative, I went to your previous post regarding Spanx pants to see which version you recommended. Spanx has a few versions of ponte pants. Which version did your previous post recommend?

I enjoy your blog, especially the outfit formula posts. Thank you.

I have so appreciated your work as it has given me the push I needed to really go through my closet and think about what I really like. The “what to buy from” feature has been very helpful as I remake my wardrobe. Looking forward to the capsule ideas!

I enjoy your content so much!! Love the outfit formula addition. I also have sensitive skin and your reviews and advice have been so helpful. I use products from Tatcha after you recommended the oil cleanser. It has changed my skin so thank you. I’m interested in pairing my wardrobe down and trying to simplify my closet. I had my colors done and I’m a summer. Goodbye black, camel, and gray: my staples. Could you do a series for each color season and recommend 2 neutrals for basic wardrobe building, 4 main colors and 2-3 accent colors? Thank you so much for your helpful and interesting and informative content each week ❤️

Hello! I’m pregnant with my third child and hating all of my maternity clothes. With my last, I used Infinity Loft rentals to spruce up an otherwise boring maternity wardrobe. That service has ended and I’m scrambling to find maternity clothes that make me feel cute and put together but don’t break the bank. What brands and services did you use during your last pregnancy? Any recommendations for the current marketplace? Thank you!

I appreciate (so much!) your idea to use Pinterest for style inspiration that is personal for us all. In the past couple of months, I have used the pictures whenever meeting friends, date night, or just out shopping. It has not gone unnoticed! Shop keepers, friends, and my husband have all commented very consistently. I was even called ‘stunning’… which I don’t think has ever happened before. And I must add you and your daughter looked absolutely beautiful on semi-formal night. Thank you, Megan!

I love your skin care and makeup suggestions, and I have a related question. Like many people, my lifestyle has changed in the last couple of years and I now work from home full time (plus my business travel was suspended). As a result, I rarely wear makeup and it dawned on me the other day that I probably need to throw a lot of it away. Plus, I like to try new products but I have a graveyard of barely used disappointing products stuffed in my vanity (but I feel guilty throwing them away).

This is my long-winded way of saying I’d love to see some guidelines for cleaning out beauty products. Thanks for all you do!

I love your posts! I especially appreciate that you always feature all sizes, and I have purchased a few of your recommendations and you haven't steered me wrong yet.

I would love to see some travel friendly looks and resort wear. I need a great carry-on that can magically fit all my things but is soft surfaced and easy to shove under a plane seat. If you could find something like that I would appreciate it!

Hi! I’ve really enjoyed every post. I am definitely an inverted triangle and find a lot of items not suitable for my figure but I improvise. I really love the store White House Black Market and am hoping that you feature them eventually. Thank you!

Good morning! I love your posts, outfit formulas, and the "repeat" material on how to wear key items. Your advice is practical, stylish, and fun to read. Thank you so much for your posts and this community. While I know you have posted "dress for your body type" advice as stand alone content, it would be helpful if you would include more tips for how to "dress for your body type" in your specific outfit formulas or with specific key pieces. For example, I have little or no waist definition. A blouse tucked into pants is never flattering--and a belt only highlights a thick middle. Can you offer more suggestions like "use a half tuck here for X body shapes" or "for those of you with X body type, opt for a higher waistline pant" or whatever the advice for the outfit/item is? Thank you for considering this request.

I have worked through my closet and have many “new” outfits, but am stumped on shoes. I can’t wear heels, so what shoe can I wear with dark blue jeans?

I continue to love your posts. I am really enjoying the outfit formula posts! Thank you!

Do you ever cover lingerie, such as the most comfortable bras and panties to buy to wear under our "Well Dressed Life"?

Do you believe we should all have our colors read, the winter, spring, fall, summer colors? If so where would one go to get that done? Thanks Jude

I read your recommendations daily, and appreciate your outlook on fashion, especially since I don't shop these days. I wonder if you know when summer occassion dresses come out. I am shopping for weddings and don't see much out there. Thank you.

Good morning! I'm headed back to working in the office in a few weeks, and need some help finding cute tops. My company used to have a business casual dress code, but they've revised it to be "dress for your day." For me, that means I can wear jeans 95% of the time, but I'm struggling to find tops that aren't too short and are still professional/look good with jeans. Do you have any suggestions?

I love your website. You have well thought out suggestions and I love your clothing choices. I know my question opens a can of worms, but I’m wondering if you have any interest in researching and suggesting ethical designers. I really don’t mind paying more for my clothing when I know it’s workers are treated fairly and with respect.

Thank you for sharing your 2022 plan…you are so organized. I am especially enjoying the outfit formulas…I’m discovering new ways to wear my clothes.