Wondering why your cropped trousers look polished on someone else but awkward on you? The problem usually is not your body shape. It is the hem, the shoe, or the…
Transitional Jackets for Spring: Utility, Bomber and Field Styles
The common mistake is treating a spring jacket like a smaller winter coat. That usually creates bulky outfits, sweaty afternoons and a wardrobe piece that only works with one pair…
7 Fashion Essentials This Spring
Winter has been around long enough and, thankfully, spring is making its approach. With the warmer weather comes a change in fashion, but that doesn’t mean you have to go…
What to Wear to a Winter Art Gallery Opening
What should you wear to a winter art gallery opening? The safest answer is a polished outfit with enough structure for the room and enough warmth for the journey. A…
How to Style a Satin Slip Skirt in Cold Weather
How do you wear a satin slip skirt in cold weather without freezing, looking bulky, or making the outfit feel like a summer look with a coat thrown over it?…
Valentine’s Day Date Night Outfit Ideas
What should you wear for a Valentine’s Day date night when you want to look attractive, comfortable, and like yourself? Start with the setting, then build around one strong detail….
A Guide to Styling Wide-Brim Felt Hats
You put on a wide-brim felt hat before leaving the house, then catch your reflection and wonder why the outfit suddenly looks too dramatic. The problem usually is not the…
How to Wear a Turtleneck Under a Dress
A turtleneck can make a sleeveless dress look like a long-sleeved dress before the hemline changes at all. That is the appeal. The problem starts when the neckline bunches, the…
Winter Coat Silhouettes: Cocoon, Wrap and Peacoat Compared
You are standing by the door in a thick sweater, wide-leg trousers and boots, but the coat makes the whole outfit look heavier than it felt five minutes ago. The…
How to Style a Wool Midi Skirt for Winter Days
The challenge is not warmth alone. The skirt must work with boots, tights, coats, sweaters, and changing indoor temperatures without making the outfit look bulky. The strongest winter outfits use…