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Can I build a professional look without spending too much?

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Question: I work as a mediator and facilitator so I have to look professional and put together at work, but I hate the whole idea of spending money or time on my work outfits. I’d rather spend that on clothing for me, not for my job. How can I build a professional look and wardrobe […]

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How do I make a beige trench coat not boring?

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Question: I have a new Burberry beige trench coat that I’m not sure I can wear. Every time I put it on, I feel like I’m on the West Wing and not in a cute way. I’ve always wanted this piece, but now I’m worried that it looks too boring to wear. How do I […]

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Surprise, it’s cold now! 3 quick steps to get your sweaters ready for fall at the last minute

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3 quick steps to get your sweaters ready for fall (even if sweater weather has snuck up on you)

Oh fall what a finicky season. Here in New York, last week it was in the high 70s and sunny, this morning I work up to a dark and rainy sky, and the desire to stay in bed all morning. (Huzzah for the laptop!) And while I love the parts of fall where a light […]

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The shockingly high cost of cheap clothing, a review of Elizabeth L. Cline’s Overdressed

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A couple months ago I moved apartments, and if you’ve ever packed up all your belonging, moved them from one building to another, and then unpacked them all again, you know that everything looks and feels just a little bit different in the new place. It was during this move that I decided to reread […]

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The Perfect Oversized Cocoon Cardigan

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This sweater is sort of the perfect oversized cocoon cardigan. It has that oversized cocoon-like silhouette with open-work fabric, and a grey & white striped colorway. The fabric itself is a crochet mesh with stripes of a medium-grey mixed into a white main color/background color. I’ve had this sweater in my wardrobe for almost two […]

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