Wardrobe 911 ®

wardrobe planning: get your closet in hanging shape

Have you taken a long, hard look at your closet lately?  What shape is it in?  Do you have clothes hanging on the wire hangers from the dry cleaners?  Has your wardrobe overgrown it’s space with clothes strewn about or doubled up on existing hangers?
If so, it’s time for some new hangers and maybe even [...]

a spin on the classic trench

While the classic Burberry trench is a timeless luxury to have in one’s closet, not everyone can or wants to spend over a thousand dollars on something that will keep you dry and good looking in the rain.
Here in Washington, where it seems like it’s been raining for weeks, I’ve been on the lookout for [...]

what to wear: tanks + tights

Tanks and tights don’t seem like they go together but they are great basics to have in your wardrobe for Fall. We’ve received a few reader questions on these simple building blocks for your wardrobe and here are our absolute must-haves:
Theory Bram tank – This is the perfect tank because it’s great quality, works well [...]

the style rut

I am frustrated with my closet!
I hate all my clothes. Nothing works anymore. I’ve fallen into an abyss!
I used to be so stylish in my 20’s.
Have you uttered those words or felt that way at one time or another? We’ve all been there.  The dreaded style rut.  Our own sense of style has been replaced [...]

fall boot roundup

It’s boot season and thus time to do a quick roundup of styles that we think are just perfect for whatever occasion you have or lifestyle you lead.
Varying Heights

Tory Burch ‘Stowe’ Mid-Calf Boot – super cute on, these are the perfect boot over a straight leg or skinny jean. If you’re on a budget, here [...]

big girl jewelry

Buying a substantial piece of jewelry is a scary proposition for many women, often dredging up negative self-talk: I shouldn’t spend the money on myself, I don’t really need it, I don’t deserve it. If you’re over 35 and haven’t dropped a few dollars on a classic strand of pearls, beautiful ring, fabulous gold necklace [...]

what to wear: fall work essentials

For your everyday business wardrobe, you want to make sure you have some basics in your closet and then add some color and style with your accessories to keep it current.  Here’s an outfit for wearing to work as the weather gets cooler:
Cashmere funnel neck sweater.  JCrew uses the best cashmere out there so this [...]