Wardrobe building, outfit ideas, how to wear it, trends, personal style, closet organization, body shape, and capsule wardrobes.
Not to be dramatic, but finding a camel-colored wool coat this season was harder than it needed to be. There are two issues. First, the size options are surprisingly limited, especially if you’re looking for petite, tall, or extended sizing….
Over the last few years, I accumulated several plaid button-downs. Plaid for fall? Groundbreaking. The thing is, I barely wore them. I could never quite explain why because I love a button-down. But when I was getting dressed, the plaid…
From the looks of things, casual, chic ’90s style is becoming a new classic, which is great since I’ve been dressing like this for most of my life. It’s comfortable, easy to wear and doesn’t require much thought in the…
Trouser jeans are back and everything that made this early 2000s staple so popular still hold true. The great thing about trouser jeans is that you can wear them in so many different ways, from dressed down with sneakers to…
After more than two decades working in fashion and retail, few things get me genuinely excited, but the return of the trouser jean? Be still, my geriatric millennial heart. Trouser jeans were everywhere in the early 2000s, and I wore…
New Finds Worth the Closet Space
There are a lot of coat styles being presented as “trends” this year. Military-inspired details, elaborate front closures, car coats, satin finishes, funnel necks, dramatic collars and, of course, plaid are all being positioned as the latest things to wear….
Sleepwear and intimates are deeply personal categories, and finding pieces that are truly comfortable can require a surprising amount of trial and error. Once I find something that fits well, feels good and holds up, I tend to buy it…
Accessories and fragrance are some of the easiest ways to make what you already own feel more personal. They can finish an outfit, add color or interest, and become part of how you dress every day. This guide brings together…
Shoes and bags are two of the categories I’m asked about most. Which shoes are actually comfortable? Which bags are worth the money? What do I carry every day, and what would I buy again? These are my year-round favorites:…
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