Quiet checks (or plaids) are smaller in scale, neutral in colour, and low in contrast. Loud checks are the opposite. Some checks are as quiet as a mouse. So much so that you can barely see that they’re patterned. Those we call false plains.
Tall Boots: Evaluate and Remix
Fabber Janet recently posted about her collection of infrequently worn knee-high boots. She used to wear tall boots over skinnies many …
Team Tee or Team Shirt
You are on Team Tee if you prefer wearing T-shirts to button down shirts, and vice versa. Note that any type of T-shirt counts. …
Are Department Stores Changing or Dying?
The traditional department store model with endless racks, crowded floors, and an overwhelming assortment of merchandise was built for …
The Burberry Peacoat I Seldom Wear
I bought a Burberry peacoat in 2014. It is impeccable, comfortable, looks good, and fits beautifully. It’s a lightweight coat …
Wardrobe Edits: A Refresher
I help people to edit their closets because it’s one of the fastest and most effective ways to make your style feel easier, …
Get The Tedious Tasks Done
January is as good a time as any to get all sorts of annoying wardrobe and beauty tasks done. They can be trivial and low-grade …
My Mini Style Evolution
2025 was a year for comfortably settling into my style. I stress enormously about all sorts of things, but wardrobe management, …
Adjectives and Monikers for Your Style
Every year I like to choose a few adjectives to capture my style goals and a short, memorable name for my personal style that I call my …
Low Rise versus Low Slung
Low rise jeans and pants are not the same thing as low slung jeans and pants. Unfortunately retailers are careless with their …
Team Burgundy or Team Brown
We’re kicking off 2026 with a poll. You bat for Team Burgundy if you prefer wearing burgundy to brown, and vice versa. Note that …
