Trend: Elevated Polka Dots

Polka dots are a familiar and classic pattern that we see in varying degrees every season. The playful print is having a fashion moment so we’ll be seeing lots of dots. They’re showing up in casual, dressier, and formal clothes. Also in socks, underwear, workout wear, swimwear, scarves, handbags, jewellery, co-ords, and footwear.

A Structural Shift in Fashion

For most of recent history trends have been relatively obvious and easy to spot. Designers and fashion houses showed their …

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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 …

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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. …

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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 …

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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 …

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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, …

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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 …

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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, …

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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 …

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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 …

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