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Wear Pants Like Hepburn

Thinking of what to wear for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner? Channel Hepburn’s elegance.

November 26, 2019

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This Is a Puff Piece

This season’s shoes and bags are pretty cuddly.

November 19, 2019

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The Blush of Winter

Out of darkness, light.

November 12, 2019

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Winter Coats to Covet

Sometimes the best accessory for the season is a splendid-looking coat.

November 5, 2019

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The Price of Cashmere

Cashmere sweaters: what to look for, where to buy.

October 29, 2019

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Katharine Hepburn’s Costumes Tell Her Story

A new exhibit at the Frick Pittsburgh shows how Katharine Hepburn combined style with substance in life and on stage and screen.

October 22, 2019

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Sweater (Dress) Weather

The one-and-done solution to the I-have-nothing-to-wear complaint.

October 15, 2019

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The Case for Color Blocking

It all started with Yves.

October 8, 2019

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Handbag Rehab

A tale of two handbags and spending strategically.

October 3, 2019

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Clothes Encounters of the Historical Kind

Two new exhibits show us some truths about fashion.

October 1, 2019

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It’s Jacket Time

The Smithsonian’s Craft2Wear show next week has you covered.

September 26, 2019

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Perfection in a Bottle? Facing Up to Foundation

We test Charlotte Tilbury’s new foundation. We liked it.

September 24, 2019

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New Artists at Smithsonian Craft2Wear

Psst. There will be lots of new arty clothing and jewelry.

September 17, 2019

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Don’t Look Back

Your bag may be gaining on you!

September 12, 2019

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It’s Smithsonian Craft2Wear Time!

Mark your calendar for October 3 through October 5.

September 10, 2019

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Just-Perfect Black Pants

You need more than one pair. Some suggestions.

September 3, 2019

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13 Wardrobe Updates for Fall

We ask two experts for their thoughts on fall’s must-haves.

August 27, 2019

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Protecting Your Hair Color

Hair fried after a summer of sun, salt water and chlorine? Heed a colorist’s advice.

August 20, 2019

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