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How to wear: dressy trench

Whether the fabric is sateen or satin, the lustrous sheen will bring glamour to any trench. Combined with the ivory coloring, these coats are a great year-round piece that will compliment your evening outfits.
If you have narrow or sloping shoulders, you’ll love the dramatic portrait collar from Tahari. If you are looking for [...]

how to wear: boyfriend jacket

The Boyfriend Jacket is the quickest trend update to any wardrobe.
Pair your jacket with jeans and heels for a casual night out, or with your LBD as a fun alternative to a cardigan.
My favorite combination is a simple tee with a statement necklace.
Mix-n-match your blazer with various pieces from your closet and use accessories to [...]

how to wear: a brooch

Do you know how to wear a brooch?  Worried that it may be too close to ‘the girls’ and that people may think other things have fallen too? I’ve decided to demystify the process on how to wear a brooch to further avoid the “Pin the Tail on the Donkey” methods I’ve seen.
Kenneth Jay Lane [...]

how to wear: your lbd on new year’s eve

With  New Year’s Eve just a couple days away you might be scrambling to find an outfit.  Instead of buying a whole new outfit, try jazzing up your LBD (little black dress).  With just a few accessories your reliable LBD can help you ring in the new year!

Rag & Bone’s Eva Dress on the left:

Pair [...]

how to wear: corduroy blazer

Reader Wardrobe Challenge
I got myself last year this blazer from Nordstrom. I am a 40 year old STAHM with a 3 and 8 year old in Chicago. I would love to get more wear out of that blazer.
Wardrobe 911’s Outfit Prescription
The corduroy blazer is perfect for rectangles and those with a more casual lifestyle. As [...]

how to wear: black textured jacket

Reader Wardrobe Challenge
This is a wardrobe orphan in my closet. A very cozy, textured and streamlined black jacket for fall. Please teach me how to wear it with style. I’m blonde, so black can be harsh nearby my face but I like to dress monochromatic if possible, so this is a big challenge.
When [...]

how to wear: the sweater dress

The sweater dress is all throughout the stores this season and there’s something for everyone: some short, some knee length, some fitted and some drapey. Here we show two different styles and how to wear.
Cowl neck sweater dress by Rachel Pally. The dress comes in a black or berry color. This right-above-the-knee dress has blouson [...]