Tapestry-inspired wardrobe items are having a fashion moment. Think regal and richly patterned Renaissance and Rococo brocades and jacquards, intricate embroidery, metallic threads, ornate florals, and fabrics that look as if they could have been lifted from an antique tapestry, or Victorian upholstered chair. Jackets and coats are especially well represented, but you’ll also see the look on skirts, dresses, trousers, corsetry, waistcoats, vests, bags, scarves and shoes.
Fab Finds: Shoes, Eggplant and Denim
This week’s roundup covers a range of items across an assortment of colours and dress codes. They’ve worked well on my …
New! Chrome Extension for Collecting Finds
Back in 2014 we introduced the YLF Collect bookmarklet: a link on your bookmarks bar that grabs an item from a retailer’s website …
Thoughts on NYC Street Style
Over the years I’ve been to New York City many times, and explored it quite extensively. The city offers an unrivaled shopping …
Thoughts on NYC Shopping
I recently spent five days checking out the shopping scene in Manhattan. I didn’t make it to any of the other boroughs, but …
Fab Finds: Extended Sizes, Petites, and Shoes
Here are items that have worked well for my clients and friends this season. Playful fleece tops and fabulous puffers in extended …
The Incredible Inconsistency of Sizing
Inconsistent sizing is nothing new. Some brands run smaller. Others larger. Different brands are cut more or less generously through …
A 10-Step Plan for Recalibrating Your Style
Major life changes can create a disconnect between your wardrobe and the person you are. That’s when it can be helpful to …
Recalibrating Your Style After Major Changes
Personal style doesn’t exist in a vacuum. It evolves along with your life. Most of the time the change and style evolution are …
