My theory on the principle behind “mom jeans”: high and/or small pockets make whatever is below or around them look bigger (Christopher Hopkins recommends pocketless, but they kinda make me feel naked.) I know lower pockets are supposedly a no-no for me, with my shorter legs, but I’d rather look like I have my legs look shorter than make my …
Going back to this previous post, in which I dealt with a dangling question regarding semi-annual shopping & budgeting, the further question of how to “wrap your spending plan around all the items you need” remains unanswered. Some thoughts: Many years ago, when I did my initial cost per wear calculations, I concluded that half …
I’ve been asked a number of times for more detail on building a color strategy based on one’s own personal coloring. Currently my best thoughts are these. Step 1: choose a frame neutral or two If you were a man and building a simple, formal business wardrobe from scratch, I’d first advise you to buy a …
