Fashion
How to Dress Like an It-Girl This Winter
The fashion industry must have received the memo that a long season of peace and prosperity lies ahead because these winter lookbooks feel positively luxurious. We’re bullish about the new year, so why not dress to the nines? There’s so much to celebrate. We propose a toast: to relishing life in America for the first time in 4 years. Here are the winter style trends to do just that:
Prep on Pause: J. Crew Gets Back to Its Roots
True nostalgia is in the details. It’s the sentimental tastes and backroads you’d forgotten about long ago, finding you again. True nostalgia is gently tugging at a single thread and granting a new perspective on the tapestry of your life. More than material, it’s texture, drape, and heft. More than soundbite, it’s narrative.
Politics Meets Couture: Fashion as a Power Tool
Let’s be honest: no one's tuning into political events for fashion inspiration— at least, not consciously. But then there's that moment when a political figure steps onto the global stage, and suddenly, it's not just about policy anymore. It's about the outfit. Clothes, after all, have this unspoken power to communicate without words, like a slick side-eye or a wink. And for political leaders, they wield fashion like a diplomatic tool— something as vital as a well-crafted speech.
Analyzing Fall/Winter Runways to Reinspire Our Wardrobe
We certainly can’t splurge on hot-off-the-runway pieces in Biden’s economy, but analyzing these looks helps sparks inspiration as we transition our wardrobes to cooler temps. This fall ‘24 color palette has certainly trickled down to buyers’ desks and into stores. Here are some polished runway looks and suggestions for the savvy shopper, so she can recreate.
New England Summer Style
Baking a blueberry pie, rowing in a canoe, dancing in the moon light, sailing on the high seas, stargazing, and bopping in harbor towns are quintessential New England summer activities. Here’s how to be best-dressed in the region this season.
SUMMER STYLE GUIDE
This summer, women’s fashion is all about embracing natural textures, breathable fabrics, and playful accessories. From the timeless elegance of linen to the intricate charm of crochet and the versatility of denim, here’s how to curate a chic summer wardrobe that keeps you looking and feeling cool.
Spring Fashion Guide
Pack up those parkas. It’s the time of year when the sun stays out longer and the cherry blossoms bloom. Spring is here and it’s bold, unconventional, and multi-dimensional. Quiet luxury and capsule collections are evergreen and will continue to undergird the quintessential spring wardrobe.
Zang Toi Is the American Dream
In 2019, Donald Trump Jr. and Kimberly Guilfoyle attended Zang Toi’s spring fashion show, sparking furious backlash. This February, the mirthful Malaysian designer defied critics again, debuting a bold and eccentric collection. At the Park Avenue Christian Church, an organ overture played as Toi opened his fall 2024 presentation. The music then transitioned to a series of French pop tracks, fitting for the rebellious chic theme.
Comfy, Cozy Chic
There’s no need to sacrifice comfort for style this season. The advent of the loungewear trend has brought luxury to relaxation. Easy yet elegant, soft yet sophisticated, loungewear is effortless but oh-so-chic. Whether you’re sitting in your kids’ carpool line or shopping in SoHo, elevate your casual style with our comfy, cozy chic style guide.
Grand Prix Chic
Besides testing the limits of physics and affluence, F1 has sparked an aesthetic, advanced by the posh wives and girlfriends of the drivers. The fandom has even trickled into the fashion influencer scene in the U.S. With that, a new street style may be revving up.
How to Wear Balletcore
“Ballet is woman,” said legendary choreographer of The Nutcracker George Balanchine. Ballet is the essence of femininity. This aesthetic plays on the delicate, beautiful, and refined nature of the ballerina. From pastel pinks and billowing bows to fluffy tutus and silky shoes, we’re raising the barre. Style this trend with us as we dance into fall. And that’s en pointe!
2023 Fall Fashion Guide
While Fall is the season of timeless staples, it can also be the time to shop for new styles. Every September, following fashion week, social media is buzzing about what’s in or out. If you’re looking to try a new trend, switch up your style, or revamp your wardrobe, TC’s 2023 Fall Fashion Guide has you covered. From trend forecasting to styling techniques to shopping recommendations, take your style from basic to “it girl” this season.
LABOR DAY WEEKEND FASHION
Labor Day Weekend, the bittersweet holiday that puts an end to some of our favorite things. It seems that linen sets, white sun dresses, mid-day naps, oversized floppy hats, and soaking up a few too many UVs poolside all come to a ceremonious close. However, the long weekend is the perfect time to pull out your quintessential summer pieces and enjoy them one more time before fall fashion takes over.
Every Closet Needs These Five Affordable Shoes
It’s a universal fact: shoes can make or break an outfit. Far and wide, “Zillennials” are ditching pumps for comfort and ease. We’ve rounded up the top five styles every working girl’s closet needs, all at flattering price points.
Summer Sports Style Guide
The essence of summer is outdoor play. Following the resurgence of the active lifestyle, the fashion industry has adopted athleisure. Countless brands have studied tennis archives that serve winning looks on and off the court. With Wimbledon in full swing, we’re snagging sporty numbers for our summer grand slam wardrobe.
Modest Is Hottest
Conservatism isn’t just a political view or vote, it’s a lifestyle that embodies tradition, sophistication, and virtue. Since the sexual revolution, our culture has encouraged women to wear their sexuality on their sleeve. However, baring it all leaves little to the imagination. Dressing modestly is far sexier. It’s mysterious, chic, and exclusive.
European Summer Style Guide
Summer is almost here and with international travel predicted to break records this year there are few things more important than ensuring you have the perfect Euro friendly wardrobe to beat the heat. But even if a European beach club isn’t on your itinerary this summer, these fashion tips can help you stay cool (temperature and trend wise) wherever you are!
The Met Gala Shows Timeless Beauty Is In, and Fast Fashion Is Out
Themed for Karl Lagerfeld, the 2023 Met Gala lacked the political posturing and moral grandstanding that have come to define most high-profile celebrity gatherings. Elegant vintage is in.
Monkee’s of Raleigh Talks Spring Styling & Faith in Fashion
TC recently caught up with best-in-business Joanna Saleeby Knott and her ever-blooming boutique, Monkee’s of Raleigh. The North Carolina style guru gives us a mid-season trends report, and shares how she keeps the faith in the industry.