Yes, gold and silver jewelry can be mixed, but the result depends on how you do it. Shop 12 David Morris white gold diamond pieces.
To measure bracelet size, measure over the hand, not just around the wrist. Shop 12 bracelets from Completedworks and RABANNE.
Do heavy earrings stretch lobes? Heavy earrings can stretch ears over time when worn often. How to judge the weight of a pair before you buy.
Twelve slow weekend pieces with two options each: 24 sweatshirts, sneakers and totes from Polo Ralph Lauren and Tory Burch.
Twelve evening pieces with two options each: 28 dresses, blouses and jewelry from Elie Saab, AQUA and Roxanne Assoulin.
A Knitted in Scotland label is a claim about where the knitwear was made, from the mill towns to the finishing.
Cashmere vs Geelong lambswool compared honestly on warmth and feel. Shop 16 &Daughter crewnecks, priced $185 to $475.
Five Phia-approved looks to power you through summer's last long weekend.
The leather type matters, but the useful answer is not that one kind always lasts longest.
Crinkle swimwear for a little getaway: 24 Hunza G bikinis and swimsuits, priced $240 to $475.
You need a slip under a dress when the problem is opacity or cling, and those are not the same thing.
When to replace sneakers: once the outsole loses its grip. Shop 24 adidas Originals Y-3 sneakers, priced $36 to $330.
Yes, an unlined dress can be see through, especially when its fabric is light, open in texture, or pale. The useful test is not the changing-room mirror.
Jewellery is worth considering for insurance when replacing it would be difficult, financially painful or impossible to do from memory.
Why you should avoid wearing the same shoes every day. Shop 16 Ancient Greek Sandals, priced $94 to $295.
Beaded dresses can be comfortable, but comfort depends on where the decoration sits and how much the dress asks you to carry.
How to break in new shoes is mostly a question of pacing. Shop 16 AMANU leather sandals and flats, priced $118 to $550.
Dresses that travel without creasing: shapes that tolerate being folded, do not depend on a perfect press and work with more than one shoe.
Wide leg versus straight leg trousers is really a choice between drape and line. Shop 24 pairs from AGOLDE, Frame and Citizens of Humanity.
Should you buy two of the same basic? Often yes, if the item earns it. Shop 12 COS wool coats and shorts.
Choose a coat or jacket for between seasons by coverage, weight and how long it will stay on.
How to size a shirt you tuck in: start with the space you need. Shop 16 shirts and trousers from COS, Vince and The Frankie Shop.
Poplin vs oxford shirt: the key difference is the weave. Shop 16 linen and resort shirts from COS, priced $89 to $139.
Layering a sleeveless dress works best when you check the armhole, shoulder width and fabric first, then add a soft cardigan or a structured jacket.
Counter stool or bar stool: the difference is height. Shop 44 swivel stools from TOV Furniture, Design Frères and more.
An upholstered ottoman and a hard top coffee table solve different problems. Shop 44 from TOV Furniture, Z Gallerie and CB2.
Upholstered dining chairs are more comfortable but more work. Shop 76 performance linen chairs from Article, TOV and CB2.
Swimwear under two hundred and fifty dollars is a broad category, but the useful choices are easy to sort once you decide what the suit needs to do.
