Fit and Style Tips
The Complete Guide to Buying a T-Shirt You’ll Actually Wear — Your Shopping Toolkit
Welcome back. If you’re just finding this, you’ll want to start with Part 1 — it covers the drawer audit, necklines, sleeves, and fit, and it sets the foundation for everything here. If you’ve already read it, you’re in exactly the right place. This is the practical side, what to feel for in the store,…
Read MoreThe Complete Guide to Buying a T-Shirt You’ll Actually Wear — Start Here
Last fall I ran a styling series on Instagram built around one of the most classic combinations in a woman’s wardrobe — a white tee and jeans. I showed how to take that one pairing from running errands to brunch with the girls to date night. The response was wonderful. Women were saving the posts,…
Read MoreHow to Find Jeans That Actually Fit: My Live Q&A with NYDJ’s Mark Peters
Finding the right jeans can feel nearly impossible-especially if your body has changed over the years. So many women I know have a stack of jeans that “almost” work but never quite feel right. That’s why I was so excited to sit down with Mark Peters, Director of Consumer Experience at NYDJ, for another live…
Read MoreThe Coat That Helped Change My Mind About Clothing Sizes
Why fit matters more than the number on the tag If you’ve ever loved how something looked on your body — and then talked yourself out of buying it because of the size on the tag — this story is for you. A couple of years ago, I went shopping for something very specific: a…
Read MoreCloud Dancer: How to Wear Pantone’s 2026 Color of the Year in Your Everyday Wardrobe
Cloud Dancer: A Trend You Likely Already Own Pantone picked Cloud Dancer as the Color of the Year for 2026. It sounds fancy, but it’s really a soft, easy white. And here’s the fun part. You likely already have this color in your closet. If you follow my posts on dressing up a white tee and jeans,…
Read MoreShould You Shop at Outlet Malls? What You Need to Know About Clothing Quality
Shopping at outlet malls can feel like a bargain-hunter’s dream — designer names, steep discounts, racks and racks of clothing. But if you’ve ever wondered: “Is this the same quality I’d get at their regular store?” — you’re asking a smart question. And the answer is: not always. As a stylist who works with women…
Read MoreDenim, Confidence, and Real Talk After 50: Highlights from My Chat with NYDJ
If you’ve ever stood in a fitting room, staring at a pair of jeans and wondering why they never seem to fit quite right, this one’s for you. Recently, I sat down with Mark Peters, the always-charming brand ambassador for NYDJ (Not Your Daughter’s Jeans), to talk about denim, confidence, and the very real changes…
Read MoreFinally—Style Advice That Gets Midlife Women (and Fits Your Life)
If you’re a midlife woman who’s been quietly craving a little more confidence when you get dressed, this is for you. You know how life gets busy, and it feels like everything else comes first? You take care of your people, your home, your to-do list… and somehow, your own style takes a back seat.…
Read MoreStylish Shoes That Don’t Hurt: Real Options for Real Midlife Feet
If you’re a woman in your 40s, 50s, or 60s and you’ve been searching for comfortable, stylish shoes that actually work—you’re not alone. A follower recently messaged me with this exact issue: “I have bunions, big feet, wide at the front, narrow at the back. I find running shoes are best, but they bring dressier outfits…
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