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  • Weekend outfit ideas: casual looks that still feel styled

    Weekend outfit ideas: casual looks that still feel styled

    Photo by Mnz on Unsplash Weekend casual has a reputation for meaning sweatpants and yesterday’s bun, but a few small choices separate genuinely styled casual from just comfortable. These formulas still feel like real outfits. Six weekend outfit formulas 1. Oversized sweater + leggings + sneakers + crossbody bag The crossbody bag is doing more…

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  • How to look expensive on a budget: styling tricks that work

    How to look expensive on a budget: styling tricks that work

    Photo by NordWood Themes on Unsplash Fitting room truth: looking expensive has almost nothing to do with how much you spent. It comes down to fit, ironing, and a few specific styling choices that read as intentional. Six tricks that actually work 1. Get things tailored, even cheap pieces A $20 blazer tailored to fit…

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  • Winter outfits that are actually warm and still chic

    Winter outfits that are actually warm and still chic

    Photo by arash payam on Unsplash Warm and chic do not have to be a trade-off. The trick is layering strategically instead of just grabbing the puffiest coat in the closet, which usually solves warmth at the cost of any actual shape. Six winter outfit formulas 1. Wool coat + turtleneck + straight jeans +…

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  • Old money style: how to get the quiet luxury look

    Old money style: how to get the quiet luxury look

    Photo by Mnz on Unsplash Old money style is less about spending more and more about spending narrower: fewer colors, better fit, quality fabric over logos. You can build this look without the price tag the name implies. Six ways to get the quiet luxury look 1. Camel coat + neutral sweater + trousers +…

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  • Work outfit ideas that are professional but never boring

    Work outfit ideas that are professional but never boring

    Photo by Zulfugar Karimov on Unsplash Professional does not have to mean forgettable. These formulas work within most office dress codes while still feeling like your actual style, not a costume you put on for eight hours. Six work outfit formulas 1. Trousers + blouse + blazer + loafers The most flexible formula on this…

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  • How to accessorize an outfit: the rules stylists actually use

    How to accessorize an outfit: the rules stylists actually use

    Photo by Harper Sunday on Unsplash Fitting room truth: most people either skip accessories entirely or add too many at once. Stylists work off a simpler rule than either extreme, and it comes down to counting, not guessing. The rule stylists actually use Look at your outfit, then add or remove one accessory before you…

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  • Spring outfit ideas: fresh looks to transition out of winter

    Spring outfit ideas: fresh looks to transition out of winter

    Photo by Angela Bailey on Unsplash The gap between winter coats and real spring weather is the hardest stretch to dress for, since one warm afternoon can turn cold by evening. These formulas layer easily so you are not stuck carrying a coat all day. Six spring transition formulas 1. Light sweater + midi skirt…

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  • Hair color trends and cuts worth taking to your stylist

    Hair color trends and cuts worth taking to your stylist

    Photo by Alfonso Betancourt on Unsplash Hair color and cut trends move fast, and not every one is worth bringing to your stylist. These are the ones with actual staying power, plus what to say in the chair to get them right. Six hair trends worth trying 1. Butter blonde A warmer, richer blonde than…

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  • Date night outfit ideas that feel confident not complicated

    Date night outfit ideas that feel confident not complicated

    Photo by Austin on Unsplash Date night outfits get complicated when you try too hard to look like you tried hard. The formulas that actually feel confident are the ones that let you move, sit, and eat without adjusting anything all night. Six date night formulas 1. Fitted jeans + silky camisole + blazer +…

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  • How to declutter your closet and only keep what you wear

    How to declutter your closet and only keep what you wear

    Photo by Sarah Brown on Unsplash Fitting room truth: most closets are not full of bad clothes, they are full of clothes that do not fit your current life. Decluttering is less about being ruthless and more about being honest with yourself about what you actually reach for. A system that actually works Step 1:…

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