A tuxedo shirt gives evening separates a clear focal point. Its pleated bib, crisp collar, and distinctive cuffs can make familiar trousers or a simple skirt feel ready for dinner.

Glitter eyeshadow can make a simple evening look feel special, but the sparkle is less welcome when it lingers around your lashes at bedtime. Removing it becomes easier when you

As much as I love dressing up for the holidays, most of our celebrations this year are very casual events. After chatting with many of you, it sounds like your

A plain party dress gives a brooch room to make an impression. Move the same piece from your upper chest to your waist and the dress can feel quite different.

Velvet trousers can make a small dinner feel special before you have even chosen your jewelry. Their soft surface catches the light, adding depth to familiar colors and giving simple

A winter shower can feel wonderfully comforting, right up until your shins start feeling tight as you get dressed. Applying body lotion while your skin is still slightly damp can

Burgundy shoes have a useful way of making familiar clothes feel considered. Put them beside navy trousers, a gray knit, or your usual cream shirt, and the outfit gains depth

A quilted skirt can make a cold-day outfit feel a little more inviting: it has texture, a sense of substance, and enough character to carry a simple sweater. Choosing one

A bob and a winter hat can make a lovely pair: a little hair frames your face, the ends give your coat a clean outline, and you stay warm. The

A Fair Isle sweater brings character to an outfit before you have even chosen your shoes. Those patterned bands can also make it feel tied to snowy holidays, especially when