5 Things You Should Buy
Suggestions of what to wear for when you don't want to look anymore. I scroll so you don't have to.
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The Skirt Declares Victory! (opens the original)
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Obviously (OBVIOUSLY!!!!) I’m very happy about all the skirt talk this season. I’ve worshiped at the altar of skirts since I could dress myself (really, ask my mom!) and it’s fun to see everyone else just as enthusiastic.<img alt="" class="sizing-
What Makes Something Special Enough to Buy? (opens the original)
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As I was gearing up for my upcoming travel to London and Milan this week I sent a slew of texts to a shopgirl at Prada Duomo who, last season, helped me decide which color pouch to purchase and has since kept in touch (smart cookie!) Said texts had a bunch of clothing and shoes I want to try on when I arrive that I’ve had my eye on…since I’m no idiot, the VAT is calling my name.But I was trying to use WhatsApp on my desktop and like the aging millennial I am, I actually didn’t send it to my Prad
Be The Calm In The Storm (opens the original)
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Today’s letter is underwritten by Eileen Fisher. Thanks EF for knowing how much 5 Thingers love you. A smattering of pieces styled today is from this iconic brand.I remember someone once saying to me (I wish I could remember who!) about 20 years ago, when I was new to New York and new to the fashion industry that I should never wear my most fashionable clothing to “fashion” events. Not to say there isn’t a time and place for capital F fashion (aka THE REST OF THE TIME :) :) :) ) but when surroun
Are We Really Wearing Windbreakers To Dinner? (opens the original)
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We all know I live for and at the ven diagram intersection of function and fashion. And boy do I love the idea of a sporty windbreaker styled to the nines. But when push comes to shove, I was having a hard time imagining when I’d actually wear this style of jacket without feeling like it was wearing me. Am I wearing it past 5pm? With heels, and a skirt, indoors???? So like any good sartorial documentarian, I put it on and took to the streets. <a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" href="ht
5 Great Things / August 2026 (opens the original)
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Happy Five Great Things week. I just spent a week very much off the fashion grid. Always a good idea to get out of my bubble and see both what I actually wear in this environment (in this case the south shore of Lake Superior, north shore of Minnesota) and what I actually miss or look forward to in my impending return to my wardrobe. More on what I’m thinking about for fall dressing in the coming weeks, but what I wore on repeat this last week were these five: shorts, <a href="https://click.link
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