Cashmere, Merino or Alpaca? Which Soft Sweater Actually Lasts
The quick answer: Merino usually lasts longest, alpaca comes second, and cashmere is the softest but wears out fastest unless it's made from long fibers. How long any of them...
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Wool Coat Too Itchy? Linings and Layers That Stop the Scratch
The quick answer: A wool coat itches when coarse fibers, usually thicker than about 30 microns, press their stiff ends into thin skin at the neck and wrists. To stop...
Varsity Jacket Oversized or Fitted? Fits That Flatter Women This Fall
The quick answer: Choose a fitted varsity jacket if you're petite or want a defined waist: the shoulder seam should sit right on your shoulder bone and the ribbed hem...
Is It a Long Blouse or a Mini Dress? How to Tell and Wear It Both Ways
The quick answer: A piece is a mini dress if the hem reaches or passes your fingertips with your arms relaxed, the side seams run closed to the hem, and...
Speakeasy Date Night in January? Dresses That Beat the Cold
The quick answer: For a winter speakeasy date, choose a long-sleeve midi dress in velvet, fine knit or another heavy fabric. Add opaque tights and a heeled ankle or knee...
Preppy Meets Streetwear? Cable Knits Women Can Wear With Sneakers
The quick answer: Yes, you can wear a cable knit sweater with sneakers. The look works when one piece is clearly preppy and the rest is clearly street. Pair a...