How Much Should You Really Spend on Black Ankle Boots?
A Margaux splurge, a Dolce Vita middle ground, and a leather Marc Fisher pair under $100. Here’s what changes at each price and where the differences really matter.
Splurge, Spend, Save
The Best 90s Style Straight Leg Jeans for Women Over 40: Splurge, Spend & Save
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…
The Best Trouser Jeans for Women Over 40: Splurge, Spend & Save
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…
The Best Cotton Fisherman Sweaters for Women Over 40: Splurge, Spend & Save
One of my favorite parts of this series is discovering where spending more actually makes a difference. Sometimes a higher price buys noticeably better materials and craftsmanship. Other times, the less expensive option delivers almost everything you want for a…
The Best Casual Linen Pants for Women Over 40: Splurge, Spend & Save
There is a clear winner.
The Best Linen Button-Down Shirts for Women Over 40: Splurge, Spend & Save
Over the last few years, I’ve really come to appreciate a great linen button-down shirt. It has that relaxed, lived-in, East Coast, Nancy Meyers aesthetic I always gravitate toward, but today’s versions feel much more refined than they used to….
The Best Breton Stripe Shirts for Women Over 40: Splurge, Spend & Save
Open my closet and your eyes will go directly to the section of Breton stripe shirts. At first glance, it probably looks like more than anyone would need. But I wear every single one. It’s one of the few tops…
The Best Straight Leg White Jeans for Women Over 40: Splurge, Spend & Save
The Best Straight Leg White Jeans, three price points.
The Best Black Strappy Block Heel Sandals for Women Over 40: Splurge, Spend & Save
The Best Block Heel Sandals, three price points
The Best Straight Leg Ankle Jeans for Women Over 40: Splurge, Spend & Save
The best straight leg ankle jeans, three price points.
The Best White Button-Down Shirts for Women Over 40: Splurge, Spend & Save
The best white button-down, three price points.
The Best Black Ballet Flats for Women Over 40: Splurge, Spend & Save
Finding Value at Every Price Point
