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Travel fashion is about more than looking polished in vacation photos. The best travel wardrobe helps you move comfortably through airports, adapt to changing weather and create several outfits without dragging an overstuffed suitcase behind you.

Whether the trip involves a weekend city break, a long road journey or an overseas flight, a few ...Read more

The fashion calendar moves far ahead of the seasons shoppers see in stores. Although the major spring 2027 womenswear shows have not yet supplied the industry’s final verdict, resort 2027 collections and spring 2027 menswear presentations are already providing a useful preview.

The emerging message is not one of complete reinvention. ...Read more

Dear Answer Angel Ellen: I thought I had heard of everything and yet … the latest runway look, I read, is hair that’s “deliberately unbrushed, unkempt, frizzy.”

Really? Am I supposed to believe this and appear in public looking like I just rolled out of bed? Is this for real? Has the whole world gone upside down?

-...Read more

When temperatures climb into the 90s and humidity settles over the sidewalk like a wet blanket, fashion can begin to feel impractical. Carefully layered outfits, structured jackets, heavy denim and elaborate accessories may suddenly seem less important than staying dry and avoiding heat exhaustion.

But dressing for extreme heat does not require...Read more

Skorts have spent decades moving between tennis courts, hiking trails, school uniforms and everyday wardrobes. Once treated as a practical compromise between shorts and a skirt, the skort is now a fashion category of its own. It can be sporty, polished, casual or even dressy, depending on the fabric, cut and styling.

So what are the rules? The ...Read more

For people who prefer to go barefoot, formal footwear can feel like a trap. Traditional dress shoes are often stiff, narrow, elevated and unforgiving. They may look polished, but they can also squeeze toes, restrict natural foot movement and turn a long workday, wedding or evening event into a test of endurance.

The good news is that dress ...Read more

Southwestern style has a way of feeling both grounded and expressive. It draws from desert colors, woven textures, silver jewelry, leather accents, geometric patterns and practical clothing that looks comfortable in motion. Done well, it can add warmth and character to an everyday wardrobe without feeling like a costume.

The key is balance. ...Read more

A day at a theme park with kids can be magical, exhausting and occasionally sticky. Between long walks, sudden weather changes, spilled snacks, water rides and the inevitable “Can we go on that again?” loop, what you wear can make the difference between a fun family outing and a day spent limping, overheating or digging through a bag for dry...Read more

Dear Answer Angel Ellen: I don’t like wearing “leggings,” period. Not to lounge around, not to the gym, not to exercise. They are not flattering and not practical in hot temperature zones where I spend much of my time.

Similarly, shorts call attention to areas I would prefer not to show in public.

So, what are my options...Read more

Dear Answer Angel Ellen: What is the protocol for showing your naked toes in sandals?

--Francesca T.

Dear Francesca: Common sense and brutal honesty.

Our feet are in hiding much of the year so their appearance is easy to hide or forget about. Take a good hard look and if your toes are ungroomed or plain ugly,...Read more