fashion skills
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How to Dress Androgynously
Dressing in a more androgynous way is something many of us start when beginning our social transition. It can be incredibly difficult to work up the courage to say who you are so we often take baby steps to explore our gender expression before slapping a label on it and pushing that last line to…
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Feminine Staple Pieces You Should Own
Picking out clothing or other accessories that feel like they fit best to your identity can be very difficult. It takes a long time for you to settle into your new style and you will often cycle through a few different aesthetics before you find what’s truly you. However, there are some items that work…
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Building Out a Shoe Collection
Shoe shopping blows more than a Dyson hand dryer, particularly for the large footed among us ඞ. They either don’t exist in your size, are sold out, are too narrow, aren’t long enough, or are simply just like finding a needle in a haystack. The most important thing is patience. You only need ~2 pairs…
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All About Color: Black
Black is not a color despite the very title of this post. Black, gray and white are technically all ‘shades’ along the same spectrum. This can make it seem complicated but it’s quite simple since ‘shades’ are much easier to pair than actual colors! There is no color blocking or matching when it comes to…
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Dressing for an Award Ceremony
Award ceremonies are a time to celebrate you and your accomplishments. For better or for worse, you’ll often be the center of attention for at least a brief moment. During this time you are the center of attention, you should look your best! But what does ‘best’ mean? Is it the fanciest you’ll ever dress,…
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Dressing (and packing) for a Conference
So let’s say hypothetically, you are invited to a conference in a different state and need to fly/drive to get there. Let’s assume it’s 3 days long and you want to try and fit everything you need in a backpack, what should you bring? Depending on the formality of the event you should probably prepare…
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A Basic Guide to Fabrics for Each Season
Fabrics can be a very difficult topic to navigate. Most of the time when you’re buying an item, it’s usually based on the ‘handfeel’ of the garment, meaning how soft it is in your hand, how thick it is, etc. With online shopping this becomes a lottery of quality and properties. Most people live in…
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When Should I ACTUALLY Purchase This
Shopping can be a long decision process. Not only because it takes a long time to find a style you like but because with every piece you buy you have to account for how it fits into your entire wardrobe and aesthetic. Given the state of the economy in (current year), it’s hard to navigate…
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French vs American Senses of Style
This post is going to be about winter because visiting family in France for the first time over the holidays really opened my eyes up to how differently people dress. My observations are based on Paris and I know there’s quite a spectrum of societal expectations when it comes to how to dress in whichever…
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