I have a controversial fashion take: holiday party fashion is the worst. As a minimalist with a penchant for black, my idea of a good outfit doesn’t involve ugly, itchy sweaters; heavy velvet; and sequins-on-top-of-sequins. So year after year, I rely on a reliable, if boring, formula of turtlenecks and taffeta skirts to get in […]
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Nick’s 2023 Men’s Gift Guide
One // Two // Three // Four // Five // Six // Seven // Eight // Nine Nick is back with his annual gift picks for guys! SEE OUR MEN’S GIFT GUIDES FROM PRIOR YEARS From Nick: I’ve been doing these gift guides for several years now featuring “tried and true” gifts, and I think […]
It’s Jenny Packham and the Lover’s Knot Tiara for the 2023 Diplomatic Reception
The Princess of Wales brought back a Jenny Packham gown for tonight’s glittering diplomatic reception at Buckingham Palace. A refresher on the event via a 2016 Daily Mail piece. It is also the largest reception held at Buckingham Palace, requiring hours of intricate planning by the Master of the Household and the Marshal of the […]
The Princess Wears Alexander McQueen for Evelina Children’s Hospital Visit
The Princess of Wales chose a new suit by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen for today’s engagement at Evelina London Children’s Hospital. You see the Princess above with Gubby Ayida, Evelina London’s Women’s and Children’s Services chief executive. You may remember the Princess has been the hospital’s royal patron since 2018. People’s Simon Perry shared […]
The J.Crew x Anna October Collaboration Is Full Of Party-Ready Essentials
When the holiday season rolls around, the usual style elements come out to play: sequins, metallics, wool, etc. But the J.Crew x Anna October collaboration is making a case for festive minimalism for the holiday parties ahead. On Tuesday, the mall mainstay and the Ukranian fashion brand dropped their first collaboration, an 18-piece lineup stacked […]
Fashion Bomb Couple: Beyoncé Posed with Jay-Z in an All White Monochromatic Look Including a $1,090 Alaia Crop Hooded
Queen Beyoncé is the Bonnie, to Hov’s Clyde, the Yin to his Yang, and between the two love birds, they both looked fresh to death. Since the release of Bey’s Renaissance Film which debuted to the public on Dec 1st, Beyoncé has been serving some looks, and as per usual, she has left no crumbs. The […]
Sorry Beanies & Gloves, Oversized Scarves Are Our Go-To Winter Accessory
Beanies? Gloves? Sure, they’re important when the wind chill falls to double-digit negatives and your extra hot coffee order gets cold in five minutes flat. But on the winter fashion scale, both tend to be sort of basic. Au contraire, scarves are anything but. Silk ones, skinny ones, plaid ones, cashmere ones, even scarf jackets… see what we mean? But if […]
This Size-Inclusive Parade x Betsey Johnson Collab Is A Y2K Kid’s Dream
At Refinery29, we’re here to help you navigate this overwhelming world of stuff. All of our market picks are independently selected and curated by the editorial team. All product details reflect the price and availability at the time of publication. If you buy something we link to on our site, Refinery29 may earn commission. If […]
One Stop Shop: Madewell Gifts For Everyone On Your List
At Refinery29, we’re here to help you navigate this overwhelming world of stuff. All of our market picks are independently selected and curated by the editorial team. If you buy something we link to on our site, Refinery29 may earn commission. December has somehow arrived already, and you know what that means: it’s crunch time […]
Claire’s Life: The Balmain Store Opening at Phipps Plaza Featuring Shoe Designs by Ant Kai
Happy Monday, Bombers and Bombshells! I spent my Thanksgiving in my hometown of Atlanta, and while here, had the pleasure of attending Balmain’s store opening at Phipps Plaza, one of the swankiest shopping malls in town! In addition to the party being a celebration of the continued artistry of Balmain, it also gave a nod […]
5 Brands That’ll Make Plus-Size Holiday Dressing A Breeze This Season
‘Tis the season to figure out what you’re going to wear to that impending holiday party (or three!). In addition to having to plan a full festive look, as a plus-size shopper, I usually can’t just pop into a store to pick up something last minute either (I absolutely should be able to, but that’s […]
22 Practical & Useful Gifts For Your Jane Austen-Level Sensible Friends
Practical holiday gifts conjure up images of sad-colored socks unwrapped with an even-sadder frown. But let it be known: The sad sock is a practical-gift anomaly! And we’re here to stick up for all the truly useful presents out there. For all those friends and family members who could star in their own versions of […]
In May December, The Pastel-Hued Fashion Looks Conceal A Darker Story
On the surface, there are no morally gray areas in May December. The Todd Haynes drama, out in theatres and on Netflix now, follows the semi-fictional tabloid story of a 36-year-old woman who rightfully goes to jail after getting caught having sex with a 13-year-old boy in Savannah in the ‘90s. Twenty years later, a […]
The Perfect Cold-Weather Vacation Capsule Wardrobe Exists — Here’s How I Built It
Vacation outfits don’t come naturally to me. The demanding schedule and constant climate adaptations that come with traveling means packing for a vacation will often clash with my desire to put on looks that are fashionable, but impractical. After years of over-packing and putting my feet through the pain of wearing inappropriate shoes for hours-long […]
The Princess Debuts a New Brand for Royal Variety Performance
The Princess of Wales chose a gown by Safiyaa for tonight’s Royal Variety Performance. People’s Simon Perry shared a quick video of the couple arriving at Royal Albert Hall. View this post on Instagram A post shared […]
23 Black Purses That Are Versatile & Anything But Basic
At Refinery29, we’re here to help you navigate this overwhelming world of stuff. All of our market picks are independently selected and curated by the editorial team. If you buy something we link to on our site, Refinery29 may earn commission. Much like a little black dress, everyone should have a black purse in their […]
Holiday Fashion Is Upon Us — The Style Picks R29 Editors Loved This Month
The weeks before the holidays are always an exciting time for fashion lovers. Upcoming celebrations mean festive outfits must be planned, and, for the style-loving set, that is just as joyous as finding that one gift you want under the tree on Christmas morning. But any fashion-minded person knows it takes trial and error to […]
4 Ways to Style a Slip Skirt for Fall
One of the pieces I’ve enjoyed wearing the most this year has actually been this older closet item – a simple slip skirt that I now have in both black and “silver cloud.” Although I’ve owned mine for a while, I didn’t always embrace the longer length on me as much as I have been […]