What Closet Orphans Can Teach Us
I got a lovely e-mail from reader Corinne, who said: Your book also made me realize that maybe the key to clarifying and strengthening my personal style was in my “orphans.” Practically everything else I’ve read says to get rid of them because they’re outliers....
One Less Worry
Most people come here and see a fashion blog. And there's a lot of fashion and shopping and personal style-related discussions here, so I get that. But I truly hope that a segment of you comes here and sees a women's empowerment blog. Because - and I know I've said...
Body Love, Pride, and Vanity
Occasionally, someone will pipe up in a conversation about body image to request consideration of pride and vanity. Suggestions of praising one's own body aloud - either into a mirror or in conversation with others - can seem not only challenging, but downright...
If You Can’t See It, You Can’t Be It
More than a year ago, I saw the film Miss Representation. It was moving and inspiring and upsetting all at once, and even after months have passed I am still mulling its contents. One of the unexpected aftershocks comes in the form of a phrase that's remained...
Compliments, Stewardship, and Control
Compliments are controversial around these parts. I'm a fan of both giving and receiving them, and feel that doing so is beneficial. But I've heard you folks say time and again that compliments can be tricky, confusing, even painful depending on how they're presented...
Reader Request: How to Eyeball Fit and Understand Your Figure
Hannah2 popped this request into the suggestion box: I was hoping you could do a post on how to come to understand and appreciate what looks and makes us feel good—without having to buy the clothing and hang it all first. I feel like I’m starting to make progress in...
Manufactured Discontent
Many years ago, a friend mentioned in passing that she never wore shorts because of her fat knees. I had never given the girth of my own knees a single solitary thought, but I immediately began scrutinizing them. And yes, they were saggy and weird and kinda...
Clothing Commentary
Oh, how I love this skirt. It's romantic yet funky, playful yet sophisticated, and ever so fun to wear. It's also, in essence, a grown-up version of a tutu. And whenever I wore it to the office, whenever I wear it now, it draws lots of comments. Lots of curiosity....
You’re Too Old to Have Fun with Fashion
Many style rules rankle me because they seem subjective, arbitrary, and confining. And now that I'm 35 and can see 40 on the horizon, I'm thinking more and more about age-related dressing maxims, and find them to be just as subjective, arbitrary, and confining as the...
Dressing the Body in Flux
Creating a personal style is a rewarding and exciting journey. The processes of honing in on your ideal wardrobe, exploring your proportions, and building outfits that make you feel strong and gorgeous are all incredibly fulfilling. But what if you feel in flux? What...
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