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Start with the essentials– solid whites, blues and pinks might not be super dapper. but they form the foundation of your dress wardrobe. After that, your dress shirts should express your individual style. Dress Shirt 201 says an assortment of checks, windowpanes and stripes are the next level. At a minimum, 10 to 12 great dress shirts can get through two weeks without visiting the dry cleaner. A more robust wardrobe will generally have 20 to 25 shirts, ensuring a shirt for every occasion! .
Is there anything more classic than black and white? We ALL have these colors in our wardrobe, so it’s just about how we put it together and the interesting ways we choose to rock it!
It is far more common to see a center vent than side vents, however stick with what you prefer. If you have an ample backside, we’d suggest side vents; that way you can get a jacket that fits your body not your butt.
Stripe cardigan, $36 Steven Alan high waisted pants, $250 Mulberry wooden sandal, $835 Alexander Wang tote handbag, $895 Juicy Couture tie necklace, $30
The Lanvin Spring/Summer 2011 Runway collection is now available at Kirna Zabete in SOHO (New York) or online here. The collection has some great items—from dresses and suits to fabulous wedges and ballet flats. The orange Pop Power Suit (which we love!) is already sold out; so hurry up and go check this collection out! Looking for celebrity red-carpet inspiration on how to be fabulous? Check out Mr. Blasberg’s Best-Dressed List: The Cannes Edition. Promise you will enjoy! Prabal Gurung has a
Seriously, use plastic bags to store items that are delicate and can get snagged or ripped (lace, etc); and invest in a stylish leather cosmetic bag so it can double as an evening clutch!
Day 3 is the big day – BBQ! Yeah you can do like the other joes and sport cutoff shorts and an old button down (maybe even a polo if you’re feeling sporty), or you can raise the dapper yet deconstructed bar with a dressier jacket….along with a cool washed out plaid button down. The ladies will ogle and the fellas will (quietly) hate!
Madewell cashmere top, $125 Nili Lotan linen top, 122 GBP Summer pants, 40 GBP Lace up shoes, $269 ASOS leather clutch, 45 GBP Haberdash House chain jewelry, 25 GBP Day 3 of the Memorial Day weekend is all about comfort…and room to feast! This outfit allows for stylish comfort and the tank and cardigan combo mean you’ll be able to go from midday heat to evening breezes without much ado. I love the colorful sneakers which keep it dressed
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Gents- you all have button-down shirts or sport shirts that you pack for the long weekend, but somehow they always seem to be too stuffy. We’ve been preaching the benefits of floral ties and plaids, but opt for a slim khaki tie and you’re in business! The tie can be worn to your swank evening BBQ, nighttime pub crawl, meet-the-parents lunch, etc.
Marc by Marc Jacobs striped sweater, $150 Old Navy tiered skirt, $20 Naughty Monkey studded flat, $50 ASOS oversized clutch, 45 GBP Collar necklace, $680 Salvatore Ferragamo leather belt, $240 Day 2 of the long Memorial Day weekend is all about relaxing, getting a ‘lay of the land‘, preparing for the big BBQ, visiting with close friends, and quietly setting the standard for style!
Use your shoes to store toiletries, socks, jewelry, and other small noteables – and to save space!
We’re getting you ready for the long Memorial Day weekend with outfits for all 4 days of fun, sun, sand, outings, BBQs, and, of course, planes, trains and automobiles! Blouse hfm.co.jp See by Chloe knit cardigan $215 – yoox.com Carven silk skirt $395 – barneys.com Jil Sander leather sandal 356 EUR – shopmrsh.com Zara leather handbag $109 – zara.com Kate Spade crystal jewelry $295 – katespade.com
Question from Eden: Where do I find some fashionable turbans?! Answer: Eden shot us an excellent question for this spring and summer to spice up our hairstyles for a complete head-to-toe look. When considering hairstyles, most people tend to fall under the category of sticking to barrettes, headbands or simply letting their hair fall naturally. Eden wanted to rock it out with the confident flair of turbans! They are a stylish and versatile alternative to hats, they prevent fly-aways from the
This is a great 70s glam look for everyday and just about everyone. It’s a glimpse of retro but very today….we love it and wanted to share the pieces that can help you achieve this outfit:
Eva Franco ‘Captivity’ Dress This Captivity dress by Eva Franco is wonderfully 70s glam and feminine, yet has all the necessary trappings of decorum for an semi-frmal function.
Day 1, usually reserved for travel, means you need to be comfortable to deal with crowds, overheating, quick transfers, or long waits. Begin with a statement cardigan that doesn’t say Mr. Rogers but rather Mr. GQ. Make it white to kick off summer right and add a few splashes of color to let ’em know you’ve still got pizazz. This sweater by Antonio Azzuolo is ideal.
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Roll don’t fold clothes — it will make less creases and more space to pack those few key extras!
As soon as people swooned over Kate Middleton’s royal wedding dress, they were walking down the aisle in a replica of the dress. Lord & Taylor will get a two week exclusive on A.B.S.’s ‘royal rip-offs’, including the Kate Middleton gown as well as the beautiful one worn by Pippa Middleton. Would you buy these dresses or would you rather create your own fairytale wedding? The warm weather has finally approached us, so it is finally time to bring out
The print is summery, feminine, festive and perfectly ladylike! The “Gilbert” dress is by Eva Franco.
Gucci men’s sweater Here is one of our favorite sweaters for spring by Gucci. You’ll see several different styles but be mindful of the following tips: (1) avoid three-quarter length sleeves as they can appear overly feminine; (2) opt for the stripes to be darker than the main sweater color; and (3) make sure the sweater hem is open and not banded.
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