2022-10-28 10:48
Olive green comes in many shades and tones. Some olives are more yellow, and others more brown or green. Some are cool-toned, and some warm-toned. Some are dark, and others light. Olive… Read More
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2022-10-27 21:09
Refinery29 asks experts what it takes to become an archival fashion collector.
They also list nine trends that are currently popular with vintage shoppers.
If you are not only collecting or… Read More
2022-10-27 10:55
Here are three outfits from Boden with on-trend silhouettes that are easy to pull together for Team Cardigan. I particularly like the proportional play of the pieces, the combination of shor… Read More
2022-10-26 10:39
Ola is a fashion blogger based in Washington, DC, who shares her outfits on her blog, LifeStylewithOla, and on her Instagram account. She loves bright colours and likes to experiment with di… Read More
2022-10-25 11:02
There are many reasons to pass on wardrobe items. They can wear out, stretch out, shrink, discolour, develop holes and tears, become uncomfortable over time, itch over time, malfunction in a… Read More
2022-10-24 10:56
Today we’re choosing between two hands-free handbag options. You are on Team Crossbody if you prefer wearing those to backpacks, and vice versa. Note that any size and type of crossbod… Read More
2022-10-21 10:47
There are many, many ways to wear large-scale plaids. You can wear them in neutrals or non-neutrals, and in high or low-contrasting colours. You can wear them in a clothing item, accessory… Read More
2022-10-20 11:11
I’ve been looking for a very gentle facial scrub that I can use to exfoliate once or twice a week, because it makes my skin feel fab. I have very sensitive skin, so I’ve bee… Read More
2022-10-19 10:56
Here’s a list of items that were winners on clients and friends. I’ve seen holiday apparel hit retail stores in the US a month earlier this year. Maybe there’s a demand for… Read More
2022-10-18 11:15
Some of my clients enjoy wearing lots of roomy layers with lots of drape. The visual effect is dramatic, creative, interesting, and a bit avant-garde. The look is very comfortable and hides… Read More
2022-10-17 10:50
As I rebuilt and embellished my formal wear capsule this year, I was on the lookout for sparkly knitwear that is warm, covered, comfy, interesting, pretty, not black, versatile, and does not… Read More
2022-10-14 10:55
Teal, which can look more green or more blue, depending on the variation, is a favourite with my clientele and the YLF community. I’m delighted that teal is on-trend, and therefore mor… Read More
2022-10-13 21:08
The Guardian brings us tips on how to resell clothes successfully and responsibly.
“How to get the best value from reselling clothes?” Experts share their advice on getting into… Read More
2022-10-13 11:15
Wardrobe holes are items that you need, but that are currently missing from your wardrobe. You keep reaching for them to complete outfits, but they aren’t there. Of course, wardrobe ho… Read More
2022-10-12 10:49
I’ve been growing out my pixie, and currently have much more hair on my head than I’ve had in years. I’ve gone from a short, strict, and sharp hairstyle that didn’t m… Read More
2022-10-11 10:53
A new outfit from Greetje Kamminga of No Fear of Fashion, whom we introduced to YLF in October 2017.
Greetje has paired on-trend wide leg trousers with a cream short-sleeved blouse in this e… Read More
2022-10-10 11:06
As we transition into another season, some of my clients and friends are switching out their wardrobes. That means they pack away what they wore over the last six or so months, and unpack wh… Read More
2022-10-07 11:29
A sweater vest is a sleeveless pullover. Necklines, and lengths vary, as does fabric, fit, colour and pattern. Some are cropped and fitted, while others are long and roomy. Some have a front… Read More
2022-10-06 11:12
The Maeve Wide Cropped Corduroy Pants are a hit with my clientele. The fine wale corduroy is quite delicate and looks like velvet. The bottoms come in five Autumn and Wintery colours across… Read More
2022-10-05 11:10
You may have noticed models wearing knee-high boots that are wide around the calf circumference. The result is that the tops of the boots gape quite dramatically around the contour of the le… Read More
2022-10-04 10:50
Corduroy wafts in and out of fashion. It has gained momentum since 2018, and is once again a big mainstream trend. You can find corduroy in just about anything these days, and in h… Read More
2022-10-03 11:04
Bottoms with movement are on-trend. That means pants and jeans that are more loose from hip to hem than skinnies. Two particular pants silhouettes with movement are wide legs and b… Read More
2022-09-30 21:05
Next year’s Met Gala theme, remarkable news from Patagonia, and more style stories that made headlines in September.
Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard is giving away the $3-billion comp… Read More
2022-09-30 11:02
A column of colour means wearing the same solid colour, or subtle variations of a similar colour, from head to toe. Columns of colour are usually easiest to achieve in black, charcoal and na… Read More
2022-09-29 21:49
How an outfit feels can be more important than how it looks, particularly when accessibility is an issue. In this article, four people share how they balance style and comfort.
From layering… Read More
2022-09-29 10:55
These boots are amazing. The lug soles are on-trend, and look great in a chunky, yet refined way. They are super lightweight, comfortable, supportive, and orthotic friendly. Personally, I di… Read More
2022-09-28 10:38
Michelle is a Modern Classic dresser who incorporates boho and Western influences into her style. Her beautiful red hair and accessory game add interest to every outfit. She documents her lo… Read More
2022-09-27 10:58
Waistcoats are having a fringe fashion moment. This is another nod to the oh-so-on-trend throwback to ‘90s fashion. To recap, a waistcoat is a short and formal tailored vest with… Read More
2022-09-26 10:55
As I mentioned in my trend report, dark brown is having its fashion moment and the trend is mainstream. We haven’t seen mainstream dark brown at retail for ages, and it’s quite r… Read More
2022-09-23 10:45
These colour combinations might inspire you if like to mix things up for Autumn and Winter. Or perhaps the silhouettes, juxtapositions, and use of accessories will inspire you more than thei… Read More
2022-09-22 10:59
More often than not, my clients and I begin looking for suitable dresses at Nordstrom and Anthropologie, and come out empty-handed. Dresses are either too skimpy, too short, too expensive, i… Read More
2022-09-21 10:44
My much loved citron trench coat finally bit the dust. I got it for my 40th birthday twelve years ago from hubs Greg, so it’s a sentimental piece. One of my favourite items of outerwea… Read More
2022-09-20 11:26
We see a smattering of Mary Jane footwear every season, and it’s a fringe trend at the moment. This shoe has a signature strap across the top of the foot, which is how it stays securel… Read More
2022-09-19 10:45
New Fall collections are late to hit retail this year, which might be intentional. With much of the northern hemisphere experiencing heatwave after heatwave, delaying the sale of warm wardro… Read More
2022-09-16 10:39
If you enjoyed wearing fairly neutral ‘90s minimalism back in the day, these looks might inspire you. For those who prefer a more adorned, embellished, brighter, and accessorized… Read More
2022-09-15 21:11
Today I’m sharing three articles by Gianluca Russo, a writer who has covered plus-size fashion for publications like Teen Vogue and Instyle, and author of The Power of Plus: Inside Fas… Read More
2022-09-15 11:12
White House Black Market is worth a look when you’re after a fairly fitted, neutral jacket with a smattering of interesting detailing. Generally, my clients who enjoy wearing V-necks a… Read More
2022-09-14 10:56
This is the final part in a three-part series on the trends influencing the next six months of fashion, and beyond. I base my thoughts on the Fall shows that came down the run… Read More
2022-09-13 11:22
A new outfit from Sabra Johnson of My Style Is My Brand, whom we introduced to YLF in May 2022.
This is a superb example of Angie’s recent Metallic Jacket Outfit Formula! Sabra dresses… Read More
2022-09-12 10:45
This is the second in a three-part series about the on-trend looks we are likely to see for the rest of the year and beyond. We covered footwear last week, and today I’m focussing on c… Read More
2022-09-09 10:48
Continuing the conversation about super wide pants that we started earlier this week, I’m sharing four looks from British brand Me + Em. The outfits combine super wide trousers wi… Read More
2022-09-08 11:17
This is a sublime casual, perforated, slip-on sneaker made by Scandinavian designer, IIse Jacobsen. It’s super soft, very comfortable, and not too flat, thanks to a substantial sole, c… Read More
2022-09-07 11:05
Autumn and Winter are around the corner in the northern hemisphere. It’s time to talk cool and cold-weather trends for the next six months of fashion. Remember that trends last a lot l… Read More
2022-09-06 10:57
Wide pants and jeans, in both soft and rigid fabrics, have been a mainstream trend for several seasons. Their SUPER wide cousins on the other hand, are a fringe trend and likely to remain th… Read More
2022-09-05 10:54
You are on Team Pastels if you prefer pastels to earth tones, and vice versa. Pastels include any pure colour that has been mixed with some amount of white. Some are light and deli… Read More
2022-09-02 21:51
Renowned Japanese fashion designers Hanae Mori and Issey Miyake have passed away, and other style news that caught our eye in August.
Allure magazine will be shutting down its print edition… Read More
2022-09-02 11:14
It’s hot in most of the northern hemisphere, and we’re probably ready for cooler weather. Here are some houndstooth looks to get you into an Autumn mood. Houndstooth is a two-col… Read More
2022-09-01 21:13
I’m sharing three articles on different style-related topics I quite enjoyed reading this week:
“The Man Who Amassed 10,000 Vintage Scarves (and Wrote a Book About It).”
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2022-09-01 11:00
One of the biggest factors impacting our style is our climate. A wardrobe must reflect our dominant season in order to be functional. Shopping for an imaginary climate ma… Read More
2022-08-31 10:54
Fifty-something Debra Da Costa lives in New York City, and runs her own made-to-order clothing brand, La Canuck Kreyòl. Sporting her own creations, she wears one-of-a-kind pieces. Deb… Read More
2022-08-30 10:40
Summer is longer and hotter here in the Pacific North West than it used to be. It’s no wonder that many of my clients are stocking up on Summer merchandise, taking advantage of end-of… Read More
2022-08-29 11:22
I tried something new at home this Summer. Instead of wearing slippers or supportive house-only sneakers, I’ve been walking around in cotton footies. I hoped this would improve the str… Read More
2022-08-26 10:52
The heat has been record-breaking in the northern hemisphere this Summer. A cool Autumn will be a welcome change, but while some people will experience cool, crisp and rainy Autumns, others… Read More
2022-08-25 11:20
Spring is my favourite season for dressing and shopping, closely followed by Summer. Autumn is not far behind. I’m not a fan of snow, ice, wind, relentless rain, and extreme cold… Read More
2022-08-24 11:13
We are in our fifth year of earth tones being mainstream in retail. Spice colours, tans, browns, olives, very dark greens, mustards, brick reds, brownish burgundies, and burnt oranges reign… Read More
2022-08-23 10:44
Years ago, when my pants and jeans were mid and low rise, I wore belts most of the time. I tucked or semi-tucked tops to showcase the belt and thoroughly enjoyed the visual effect. As tops g… Read More
2022-08-22 10:57
Talbots is an East Coast clothing brand that is very size inclusive. It offers petite, regular, plus, and plus petite sizing across many of its items. Unfortunately this is not reflected in… Read More
2022-08-19 11:13
Today’s outfit inspiration comes from Seasalt Cornwall who make lovely quality clothing and accessories that are woven with stories of Cornwall in the United Kingdom. Cornwall’s… Read More
2022-08-18 21:29
The Guardian continues to post handy tips for clothing care, clothing recycling, and how to buy more durable items:
“Laying it on the line: how to air-dry your clothes in all weather c… Read More
2022-08-18 10:51
One-shoulder silhouettes waft in and out of fashion. We see them every season, and especially in formal wear. The silhouette has more momentum some seasons than others, and is especially pop… Read More
2022-08-17 10:56
In 2020, I spotlighted Naadam as a sustainably and ethically producing knitwear brand that is committed to making high-quality clothing designed to last so that consumers pass on fewer produ… Read More
2022-08-16 11:11
Pom Pom London is a small British retailer that offers a few, very specific styles of handbag, and lots of straps and coin purses to go with them. The brand is passionate about creating fash… Read More
2022-08-15 10:46
Seattle used to have gorgeous warm Summers. No rain, low humidity, sunny blue skies, breezy by the water, and between 23C and 29C (75F and 85F). But with climate change, temperatures are ris… Read More
2022-08-12 10:56
Wearing a silver, copper, gold, bronze or pewter jacket is not for everyone, but for the magpies who bat for Team Metallic, here’s some inspiration. You can wear a metallic jacket in a… Read More
2022-08-10 11:12
By cropped tops, I mean any kind of knitted and woven tee, tank, shirt, blouse, vest, sweatshirt, knitted top, and sweater that is shorter than regular length. Regular length is an inch… Read More
2022-08-09 11:01
A new outfit from Monica Awe-Etuk of Awed by Monica, whom we introduced to YLF in February 2021.
Monica dresses up a stunning empire-waist midi A-line dress with shimmery shoes and bag. The… Read More
2022-08-08 10:56
I am prone to dermatitis and eczema, so I’m careful about the make-up and skincare products I use on my skin. One of my dermatologists recommended Clinique’s High Impact Ext… Read More
2022-08-05 10:46
These looks might inspire you if you like to wear very simple, dressier outfits that are solid, more neutral than non-neutral, and very light on the accessories. Some will look at… Read More
2022-08-04 21:12
The Guardian asks: “Can we enjoy fast fashion without destroying the planet?“
They also have tips on how to pick a dry-cleaner that’s good for the environment — and y… Read More
2022-08-04 11:11
There were some really helpful comments on my footwear and bunions post. In particular, Sole Bliss and Calla Shoes came highly recommended as brands dedicated to offering beautifully luxe fo… Read More
2022-08-03 10:39
There isn’t a single wardrobe size for everyone, because needs differ. A wardrobe should be large enough to optimally service your needs and wants, but be small enough s… Read More
2022-08-02 10:45
Today’s top picks are not the most exciting items, but could be just what you’re looking for. They might save your feet at home, and create a better make-up application experienc… Read More
2022-08-01 21:48
Bourjois returns to the UK, a new fashion documentary, and more news from this month’s fashion trenches.
Jewellery brand Bijoux de Mimi has created earrings for people with hearing aid… Read More
2022-08-01 11:23
Nine years ago I shared that I add a small stitch to some of my sleeves so that they stay put when I scrunch them. I think this tip bears repeating, because the topic comes up frequentl… Read More
2022-07-29 10:42
I was delighted to find these easy to pull together outfits styled with untucked shirts and blouses. Most of them are roomy and boxy, but some are smocked or have wrap-front detailing t… Read More
2022-07-28 11:33
Summer is in full swing in the US, and retailers have a lot more stock than they did this time last year. As stores wrap up end-of-season sales and clear stocks to receive Autumn collections… Read More
2022-07-27 10:43
Dresses are everywhere now that Summer is in full swing in the northern hemisphere. I’m always looking for Summer dress inspiration, so I turned to our outfit bloggers to see how they… Read More
2022-07-26 10:38
When I talk about animal print, I’m normally referring to a pattern that approximates or takes inspiration from the patterned hide or skin of animals like cheetahs, leopards, snak… Read More
2022-07-25 11:34
You are on Team Stretch if you prefer jeans and other denim items with a bit of stretch. Any component of stretch counts, even if it’s only 2%. All denim items count, from jeans, skirt… Read More
2022-07-22 10:56
Browsing Essentiel Antwerp, I was inspired by the delightful colour combinations. Brights are matched with earth tones in an unexpected way. I seldom wear earth tones, but am partial to shad… Read More
2022-07-21 21:01
Beauty shelfies — photos or lists in which someone shares their favourite beauty and skincare products — are all the rage on social media. I find browsing shelfies quite soothing… Read More
2022-07-21 11:06
I finally got around to ordering and road-testing Athleta’s Salutation Joggers. I got them to wear instead of leggings for morning yoga practice. I enjoy wearing sheer pantyhose, but d… Read More
2022-07-20 11:11
Green comes in all sorts of tints, shades, and tones, and of course is so predominant in nature. From the palest mints and dusty sages, to grass green, leaf green, emerald, Kelly green, lime… Read More
2022-07-19 10:44
You’re on Team Purple if you prefer wearing it to wearing teal, and vice versa. All tints, hues, shades and tones of purple count. From soft lilac and lavender, to bright orchid, dark… Read More
2022-07-18 10:42
It sounds counter-intuitive and seasonally confused to wear boots in Summer. It should be the time to expose your feet in breezier shoes like sandals, slides, espadrilles, mules, ballet… Read More
2022-07-13 10:53
A new outfit from Elle of Elle Blogs, whom we introduced to YLF in April 2015.
This all-white outfit screams easy-breezy Summer. Elle’s white mini dress comes with lots of built-in vis… Read More
2022-07-12 19:02
Footwear at this year’s sale wasn’t as well assorted has it has been in previous years, but there are some great shoes nonetheless. I was surprised to see the large assortment of… Read More
2022-07-11 11:06
Halternecks are on-trend again, after wafting in and out of fashion every decade or so. While they enjoy their fashion moment, we’re seeing them on dresses, tops, and swimwear in an as… Read More
2022-07-08 11:14
I turn 52 tomorrow, and I’m excited. We love birthdays at the Cox Castle and celebrate all month long. I’ve spent most of the week working long hours with clients at the Nordstro… Read More
2022-07-07 21:30
I was in need of a giggle this week, and Reductress delivered. Maybe these will make you smile too:
Breaking: The First Outfit You Had on Was the One:
“It’s just a lot to process… Read More
2022-07-07 11:22
This is for Team Summer Solid Green and that means any tone, tint, hue or shade of green. From mint, sage, lime, apple, neon, Kelly, jade, bottle, grass, emerald and British racing gree… Read More
2022-07-06 10:54
Footwear with pointy toe boxes come in a range of shapes and styles. Some have very long toe boxes, accentuating their pointy integrity, while others are shorter with a more subtle effe… Read More
2022-07-05 10:54
What people wear to swim at the beach, pool, lake, or resort runs the gamut these days. What you choose might depend on how active you are when you swim, and whether you’ll need extra… Read More
2022-07-04 10:51
If you’re in the US, we hope you’re having a wonderful long weekend and wish you a fab July 4th. End-of-season sales are here, and sneak peeks for Fall are here too. This week&rs&hell…Read More
2022-07-01 21:14
Revlon files for bankruptcy, a first for the Victoria & Albert Museum, and other style stories that made headlines in June.
Sustainable fashion brand Reformation has launched a fully rec… Read More
2022-07-01 10:57
There are countless ways to wear a casual Summer solid or printed skirt. Choose a length, fabric, silhouette, and colour palette that tickles your fancy. Add a top, a pair of shoes, a bag, s… Read More
2022-06-30 10:38
We’ve seen wide pants and jeans in full and cropped lengths as a mainstream trend for a while now. Their soft and drapey cousins have an on-trend ‘90s integrity to them, and are… Read More
2022-06-29 10:38
Dawn Parsons of Party Til Dawn lives in Tacoma, WA, and documents her outfits on her Instagram account. She is a Modern Classic dresser who incorporates lots of on-trend elements and some pr… Read More
2022-06-28 10:55
It’s the middle of the year, and that means end-of-season sales. Brick-and-mortar stores look better than they have in years, and online shopping in the US is particularly good. It&rsq&hell…Read More
2022-06-27 10:41
FOMO, or fear of missing out, is something most of us feel at some point when we’re shopping, browsing online, or participating on social media. We see all sorts of… Read More
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