Navy Chinos: Blazers, Jackets, Shirts and Shoes

I own six pairs of navy chinos right now. Six. I counted them properly, laid out on the bed like some sort of inventory audit, because I had a genuine…

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Black Leather Pants: Jackets, Shoes, Tops and Boots

Okay so I own six pairs of black leather pants right now. SIX. I counted them last week while I was looking for a specific pair for a specific shoot…

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Satin Midi Skirt: Tops, Shoes and Boots

I own eleven satin midi skirts. Eleven. I counted them last Sunday while doing a closet purge that was supposed to result in donations and instead resulted in me lying…

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Wide Leg Pants in Winter: Shoes and Boots That Work

I counted my wide leg pants back in October, which is a very specific and slightly alarming thing to do on a Tuesday night, and the number was eleven. Eleven…

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Mens Chelsea Boots: Jeans and Pants That Suit Them

I own six pairs of men’s chelsea boots. Not men’s boots that I wear, actual men’s chelsea boots, size eleven, that live in my apartment because I am apparently the…

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Brown Blazer: Under Layers and Pants That Work

I own four brown blazers. Four. I counted them on a Tuesday in October while looking for a fifth thing to wear to a client lunch, found none of the…

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Gray Blazer: Colors, Pants and Shirts That Work With It

Renata leaned over my cubicle wall on a Tuesday, looked at me for a solid three seconds, and said, “You look like you’re about to fire someone.” I was wearing…

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Brown Sneakers: Outfits and Socks

Brown sneakers have a reputation for being the shoe you buy when you’ve given up. The safe choice. The “I don’t want to think about this anymore” purchase that sits…

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Denim Jacket for Guys: Outfit Ideas

I own seven denim jackets. Seven. I counted them Sunday night while doing laundry, laid them out on the bed like some kind of evidence board, and just stood there…

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Velvet Blazer Styling: Black and Colored Options

My roommate walked into the kitchen, looked at me for a full three seconds, and said, “okay, who died.” I was wearing a black velvet blazer over jeans and a…

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