Jeans shopping gets a lot easier once you stop chasing trends and start shopping for your shape. The right rise, the right leg cut, and the right wash can do more for how a pair of jeans fits than size ever will. Here’s the shape-by-shape breakdown, with a few tried-and-true picks for each. Rule #1:…
If you haven’t taken our color season quiz yet, start there. It only takes a couple of minutes, and it’ll tell you whether you’re a Spring, Summer, Autumn, or Winter. Once you know your season, sweater shopping gets a lot easier. A sweater sits closer to your face than almost anything else in your closet,…
Western is not a small trend this fall. Fringe, suede, and denim showed up on runways from Chanel to Chloé, and the fashion press has already declared it one of the season’s biggest stories. But there’s a catch that every stylist keeps repeating: the line between “chic western” and “Halloween costume” is thinner than it…
Fall shopping doesn’t have to mean starting from scratch. The best autumn wardrobes are built on a handful of smart additions. Items like a sweater that actually earns its keep, a boot with real support, a pair of pants that goes from errands to dinner without a second thought. Below are twelve pieces worth the…
Forget the usual burgundy-and-camel fall palette for a minute. This season’s surprise favorite is softer and a little more playful. It’s a pairing of blush pink and rich cream, nicknamed “strawberries and cream” by the fashion press. It reads more grown-up than cotton-candy pink and warmer than a plain neutral. This is exactly why it’s…
There are lots of great sales this weekend. Happy Shopping! Sales Talbots — 25% Off Regular-Priced Items Corduroy Pants I love corduroy, but I don’t love stiff corduroy. These have stretch, which makes them much more appealing to me. Leopard Cardigan You know I wasn’t going to scroll past leopard. This would be cute with…
Leopard print has quietly graduated from “bold statement” to something closer to a neutral. It’s showing up on cardigans, flats, totes, and sweaters at retailers that don’t typically chase trends. This is usually the best sign that a print has real staying power rather than a passing moment. If you’ve been hesitant to try it,…
Fit does more for your silhouette than size ever will. The right sweater or jacket can define a waist, lengthen a torso, and skim over areas you’d rather not highlight, all without a single diet or workout. Here’s what to look for when you’re shopping for outerwear and knits that flatter a 60+ figure. Structure…