Style & Advice

Knit Dresses for Real Bodies

Too often, they're scarily clingy—or overly boxy—in all the wrong places. Here are options that really work on different figures.

November 09, 2009

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Slip Dresses and Blazers

Start with a pale, silky knee-length slipdress.

October 26, 2009

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Fit: What Works For Me?

Harper Addison, a 23-year-old dance student, has a statuesque 5'9" frame but wants to downplay her broad shoulders. We put together some options to streamline her silhouette.

October 07, 2009

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Turtlenecks and button-down shirts

Start with a straight-cut button-down.

September 29, 2009

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Blazers and leggings

To bridge the gap between the lean bottom and the angular top, layer on looser pieces, like a lightweight sweater or silky shirt.

August 31, 2009

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How to buy a handbag

When shopping, wear the kind of clothes you?ll typically have on with your bag.

July 15, 2009

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How to buy a pair of jeans

Slide your hands into the pockets to check the depth. Front pockets should be shallow; extra fabric here can add bulk.

July 15, 2009

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From the Dressing Room: Testing Four New Pairs of Jeans

Reporting from denim mecca Barneys Co-op, creative director Andrea Linett styles market editor Noria Morales in the latest, most flattering looks.

July 01, 2009

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The basics: Cardigans

In our new video series, we're showing how to get fresh takes on wardrobe staples. First up, the cardigan.

July 01, 2009

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Fitted blazers and skinny pants

You want the jacket to be shrunken yet not seem like it's too small.

June 16, 2009

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Fit: Getting cropped pants right

Simple, straight-cut trousers that hit about four inches above the ankle are the easiest to pull off.

May 18, 2009

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Fit: Getting cropped pants right

Simple, straight-cut trousers that hit about four inches above the ankle are the easiest to pull off.

May 15, 2009

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