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Cocktail Dresses for Evenings That Start at Six: Satin, Sequins and Corsets

Cocktail Dresses for Evenings That Start at Six: Satin, Sequins and Corsets

A guide to cocktail dresses in three moods: satin, silk and velvet, sequin and beaded, and strapless or one shoulder. I talk through how each one wears, what to pair it with and what to leave on the rack.

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Bomber Jacket: Leather, Nylon and Knit Versions That Still Look Like Flight Gear

Bomber Jacket: Leather, Nylon and Knit Versions That Still Look Like Flight Gear

A bomber jacket began as flight gear, and this edit sorts the leather and suede versions, the nylon and satin ones, and the wool, knit and cotton styles. I go through the shapes by name and how each one wears, with a note on caring for leather.

The Gucci Bag Women Ask About: Jackie 1961, Horsebit And Marmont

The Gucci Bag Women Ask About: Jackie 1961, Horsebit And Marmont

The Gucci bag women ask about most was renamed for Jackie Kennedy. Here are Jackie 1961 hobos, Horsebit 1955 and GG Marmont shoulder bags, Bamboo and Ophidia totes, minis and pre-owned pieces from the archive.

Denim Dress Guide: Midis, Minis and Shirt Styles Worth Wearing Now

Denim Dress Guide: Midis, Minis and Shirt Styles Worth Wearing Now

A guide to the denim dress, from long midi and maxi shapes to short minis, shirt styles, halters and bustiers. It covers where the fabric got its name and how to pick one you will actually wear.

Reuzel, the Rotterdam Barbershop Pomade Line

Reuzel, the Rotterdam Barbershop Pomade Line

Reuzel came out of a Rotterdam barbershop and still names its pomades by tin color, from the green grease to the blue water-based one. Here are eight Reuzel stylers, from pomades to a sea salt spray, and eight salon pomades, creams and gels I compared them with.

Real Techniques Brushes and the Two Sisters Who Filmed Them Into Being

Real Techniques Brushes and the Two Sisters Who Filmed Them Into Being

Real Techniques brushes began with two makeup artist sisters and a YouTube channel. This edit covers the sets, the single face brushes, the sponge and the tools that keep them clean.

Leather Jacket Guide: Bombers, Motos and Classic Cuts

Leather Jacket Guide: Bombers, Motos and Classic Cuts

A leather jacket is the outerwear piece that gets better every year you wear it. This edit sorts the leather jacket by cut, from bombers to motos to blazers. Choose the shape that suits the way you dress.

Wedding ring stack: The Bridal Band, Rewritten in Layers

Wedding ring stack: The Bridal Band, Rewritten in Layers

This wedding ring stack edit moves from diamond eternity bands and plain gold wedding rings to contours, pavé, gemstones and coordinated enhancers. I would begin with the engagement ring already in your jewelry box, then build around its shape, color and daily comfort.

Zebra Pants: Wide Legs, Jeans and Satin Pairs With a Fingerprint Pattern

Zebra Pants: Wide Legs, Jeans and Satin Pairs With a Fingerprint Pattern

Zebra pants made a designer's name in the 1990s, and this edit sorts wide-leg trousers, zebra-print jeans and satin, knit and lounge pairs by how they wear. I say when I would reach for each one and what to check in the fitting room.

The Jackets That Do the Work Between Seasons

The Jackets That Do the Work Between Seasons

The in-between jacket has quietly become the most worn piece in the closet. Fall dressing now starts with a light layer you can take off at lunch rather than a heavy coat you commit to in October. This edit is every shape of it, from cropped and tailored to long and slouchy.

Dries Van Noten Sneakers: The Slim Trainer With a Seventies Marathon Spirit

Dries Van Noten Sneakers: The Slim Trainer With a Seventies Marathon Spirit

This edit covers Dries Van Noten sneakers in leather, suede, satin, high-top, mule and snake-effect styles, all in the brand's slim marathon-inspired shape. I would start with the black leather pair.

Black Sneakers for Every Day

Black Sneakers for Every Day

Black sneakers give an outfit a grounded finish without taking over the whole look. I wear them with straight denim, soft dresses and tailored pieces that need a little ease.

Pink and Chocolate Brown Outfits to Try This Fall

Pink and Chocolate Brown Outfits to Try This Fall

Pink and chocolate brown is the softest way to wear pink in fall. These four outfits put pale pink knits, a silk skirt, a mini dress and a shirt with brown corduroy, cashmere, shearling and suede. The brown keeps the pink grown up.

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Old Navy x Altuzarra: The Wuthering Heights Wardrobe, Bookmark Tags and All

Old Navy x Altuzarra: The Wuthering Heights Wardrobe, Bookmark Tags and All

Old Navy x Altuzarra is a 44-piece fall capsule of coats, Fair Isle knits, tea dresses and trousers, with matching girls' pieces. I picked the 40 pieces I would build an October wardrobe around.

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Maxi Dress Season: Florals, Slips and Long Knits That Move

Maxi Dress Season: Florals, Slips and Long Knits That Move

A guide to the maxi dress in three moods: printed and floral, slip and satin, and knit with long sleeves. It covers where the length came from and how to pick a hem that moves the way you want.

Black Boots: A Field Guide to Ankles, Tall Pairs and Lace Ups

Black Boots: A Field Guide to Ankles, Tall Pairs and Lace Ups

A guide to black boots in three shapes: ankle boots and booties, knee high and tall pairs, and combat, lug sole, moto and platform styles. I talk through how each one wears and what to put with it.

Longines Watches: Rectangles, Quiet Dials and Sport

Longines Watches: Rectangles, Quiet Dials and Sport

Longines watches move from the rectangular DolceVita to round dress faces and sport-minded heritage styles. I look at silhouette, dial and wrist fit, with choices for men and women.

Skims Dupes: The Seamless Basics That Share Its Soft, Skin-Tone Look

Skims Dupes: The Seamless Basics That Share Its Soft, Skin-Tone Look

Skims dupes are easy to find once you know the detail: seamless bodysuits, soft ribbed lounge sets, fitted rib tanks, smoothing shorts and wire-free bras in skin-tone neutrals from other labels. I would build the drawer in that order, testing seams and shades as I go.

ASICS GEL-1130: The 2008 Stability Runner and the Retro Pairs Around It

ASICS GEL-1130: The 2008 Stability Runner and the Retro Pairs Around It

The ASICS GEL-1130 began as a stable running shoe from 2008, and this edit sorts its colorways, the GEL-NYC and GEL-Kayano 14, and other retro ASICS runners. I say when I would reach for each pair and what to check in the fitting room.

Estée Lauder Perfume, From Private Collection to Modern Muse, and the Florals Beside It

Estée Lauder Perfume, From Private Collection to Modern Muse, and the Florals Beside It

An Estée Lauder perfume usually has a story behind it, from Private Collection in 1973 to Beautiful in 1985. Here are eight of them, then the florals and the amber and patchouli perfumes I would wear next to them.

Sherpa Jacket: The Fuzzy Fleece That Climbed Out of the Mountain Shop

Sherpa Jacket: The Fuzzy Fleece That Climbed Out of the Mountain Shop

This sherpa jacket edit covers denim truckers, full-zips, half-zips, cropped teddies and corduroy, all lined or faced in fuzzy pile. I started with the trucker and ended up wearing the half-zip more than I expected.

Valentino Sneakers for Women: Studs, Low-Tops and Chunkier Soles Sorted

Valentino Sneakers for Women: Studs, Low-Tops and Chunkier Soles Sorted

A guide to the Valentino sneakers women can wear every day, from Rockstud and Stud Up pairs to Upvillage and Open low-tops and the chunkier Amphibia, Demivee and platform styles. It covers how each family wears and how to look after them.

Coin necklace: An Ancient Coin's Second Life

Coin necklace: An Ancient Coin's Second Life

A coin necklace edit that moves from Late Roman medallions to the gold pendants in rotation this fall. I would keep the styling spare and let the little disk do its talking.

Back 70 Sneakers: The Italian Retro Runners With a 70s Mood

Back 70 Sneakers: The Italian Retro Runners With a 70s Mood

Back 70 sneakers come from Vigonovo, near Venice, from a brand that wants to bring optimism and variety back from the 70s. This edit sorts the line by silhouette, from the Boston and the Cloud to the Barkley, Ghost N, Teddy and Jogger.

Plaid Shirts

Plaid Shirts

Soft flannel checks and plaid layers that make cooler days feel cozy.

Double Breasted Suit, With Room to Play

Double Breasted Suit, With Room to Play

A double breasted suit still carries some old school authority, but I like it best when the rest of the outfit refuses to play office uniform. This edit starts at the jacket, then breaks the silhouette into stripes, color, vests, trousers and shorts.

Birthday Dress: Minis, Midis and Gowns for the Main Event

Birthday Dress: Minis, Midis and Gowns for the Main Event

A birthday dress should be a true party dress, so these are 104 of them, from sequin and feather minis to velvet midis and crystal-covered gowns. I note how each one wears and the quick fit checks I would do before the night starts.

Coach Purse: A Tabby, a Turnlock and the Bags Worth Carrying Daily

Coach Purse: A Tabby, a Turnlock and the Bags Worth Carrying Daily

A Coach purse guide that starts with the brand's baseball glove leather and Bonnie Cashin's turnlock, then walks through Tabby bags, shoulder bags and hobos, and the totes and satchels. I pick out how each shape actually carries.