Why the Smart Girl Aesthetic Actually Works (And How to Do It Without Looking Like You’re Cosplaying)
Okay fine: The vibe right now is that everyone wants to look like they have a PhD in art history. And I will admit: I am absolutely here for it.…
The ‘Weird’ Styling Trick Models Use Before Photoshoots That Actually Works IRL
“Don’t look yet,” said the stylist, holding something near the model’s blouse. “I’m doing the ice cube trick.” I sat in the corner of the photo studio, pretending to blend…
I Dressed Like My Mom in the 90s for a Week and Everyone Was Obsessed
It began on a rainy Sunday afternoon with an ancient photo album. I had returned home to Connecticut for the weekend to “help” my parents clean out their basement. In…
Are We in a Post-Fashion Era? Why Getting Dressed Is Getting Weird
On Tuesday morning last week, I experienced what I’ve come to think of as a “fashion dissociative episode.” It was 7: 45am and I had a meeting with a key…
The Viral ‘Math’ Formula for Perfect Outfits That’s All Over TikTok
Allow me to preface this story with my deeply ingrained skepticism of any fashion formula described as “foolproof.” Between 27 years of life and 15 years of working in fashion,…
I Dressed in the Complete Opposite of My Style for a Week and Had an Existential Crisis
Before we begin: Hear me out. I like black clothes. But not all the time; I’m not wearing Head-to-Toe黑 today to plead my case; I’m wearing slouchy grey jeans and…
The ‘Rich Mom’ Clean Aesthetic Is Over ; Meet Its Chaotic Replacement
Welcome to Chaos Glamour, the death of Rich Mum, and the joyful orgy of colour, pattern, and personality that is taking her place. Let’s talk about beige. For the last…
The REAL Celebrities Setting Trends in 2024 (Hint: They’re Not Who You Think)
All right, let’s talk about celebrity fashion for a minute. For every trailblazing Zendaya sweeping up awards season surprises styled by Law Roach, there are forty-nine other actresses wearing nearly…
The Revenge Dress 2.0: What to Wear When You Want to Feel Unstoppable
I was 11 years old when I saw it. June 1994, lying on the couch of my parents’ vacantly flipping through channels. Just a lazy Sunday ruined by too much…
The Reformation Dress With a 15,000-Person Waitlist (And What to Buy While You’re Waiting)
I’ll never forget where I was when I saw it. It was my local coffee shop in Williamsburg. Standing in line, browsing Instagram to kill time and avoid opening emails…