The “shacket”–a portmanteau of shirt and jacket–is less a hybrid of the two, and more a catchall term for buttoned garments that straddle the public and the private. Just as pandemic blur erased the line between days and months, gone is the practical difference between a shirt and a jacket. If you never leave the house, eventually everything becomes innerwear.…
View Post**This post contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links** Black tees are a wardrobe staple: wear it under a blazer as workwear, with yoga pants as athleticwear or loungewear, or over culottes as casualwear. But solid t-shirts are everywhere, how do you choose from among <$10 Hanes t-shirts, $1190…
View PostOne of my spring wardrobe staples is this super versatile tweed coat (also here): it is warm enough for chilly mornings during transitional weather, but not so bulky as to be shapeless. This statement coat also pulls together outfits in an instant and energizes even the most tired of ensembles (I am looking at you, white-blouse-and-jeans). I have also been…
View PostOne series that I am bringing back (or hope to bring back… the year’s still young and I tend to blog in fits and starts) in 2020 is “Wear It Five Ways.” I loved doing these back in the day, but have struggled to find motivation and time for photos in recent years. I thought I’d start with a piece…
View PostI’m partnering with Ann Taylor today to share my picks for its Semi Annual Sale, which started last week. Before we get to my sale picks, I want to first highlight this swiss dot shell-and-skirt set that I picked up recently, which (along with all full-price styles) is 46% off with code MAKEPLANS until Monday night. I will be packing…
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