Fashion
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.
Masters Style: Fore the Lady on the Green
Whether or not you make it to Augusta in your lifetime, remember ladies: the course is for more than boys, beers, and bougies. our course to cocktail fashion need not include ill-fitting polos or awkward Bermuda shorts. We’ve scanned the best of womenswear to bring you our top style picks— game on!
Rodeo Wear Lookbook
Welcome to Rodeo Season, baby. All across the nation, tiny towns and massive metroplexes are celebrating the American cowboy. Need to nail your Westerncore look? Keep reading.
I Took the Kibbe Body Type Test and It Changed How I Dress
Desperate for direction, I discovered the Kibbe Image Identity System. Composed of 13 style types, the Kibbe test takes your skeletal system, flesh, and facial features into consideration to help you style yourself in a way that augments your natural beauty.
What to Wear: Valentine’s Edit
Step up or step out, because Valentine’s Day is around the corner. Whatever your plans, get inspired to channel big love and even bigger energy. 2023 gives us a Tuesday Valentine’s, but these looks will serve you well over the next two weekends.
The 12 Most Stylish Women of 2022
The New York Times recently announced its “93 Most Stylish ‘People’ of 2022.” Unsurprisingly, some of fashion’s worst offenders filled the ranks. Fashion is subjective, to be sure, but it can’t offend the senses and still be considered good. To set the record straight on style standards, the Conservateur presents the 12 Most Stylish Women of 2022.
Shop Conservative, Christian Jewelry
RW Fine is a Dallas-based jeweler featuring custom fine jewelry, including but not limited to engagement rings, wedding bands, necklaces, and earrings. Founded by Emily Huskinson in 2011, RW Fine staffs several in-house master jewelers in its beautiful showroom and workshop. It also has an incredible e-commerce experience. RW Fine offers uncompromised quality jewelry and Christian values. Since its founding, RW Fine has given back over $800,000 to philanthropies, scholarships and organizations.
Holiday Glam Guide
‘Tis the season for festivities and functions, TC girls! Lights are dazzling, glossy invitations are arriving, and voluminous pine trees are finding new homes. While each Christmas season promises new revelations and resolutions, there’s no promise of a new closet in this economy. Take a peek at our holiday glam mood + shopping board to get in the spirit and snag some inspiration as we enter the New Year.
Winter Staples Every Closet Needs
As the fall colors fade, the leaves scatter across our sidewalks, and temperatures drop into the 40’s, it’s time to start thinking about your winter wardrobe. We’ve all had to cut expenses in this economy thanks to Biden. However, don’t let your #BidenBudget damper your style this holiday season. Versatility and practicality are key to navigating the holiday sales. Start strategizing and curating your winter wishlist with TC’s winter staple guide.
Tiffany Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Marriage
Tiffany Trump married Michael Boulos at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida this weekend. The highly anticipated occasion gave us the chance to indulge again in the glamour of the Trump White House again at long last. On her big day, Tiffany wore two gowns by Lebanese designer Elie Saab in an homage to her husband’s culture.
Timeless Fall Fashion & the First Ladies
As the temperatures drop and the sweaters and boots are brought out, you may be tempted to buy the trendy new style for the season. However, the fall season contains many timeless trends which are great for your wallet and your closet. Here are four fall styles from our First Ladies to gain inspiration from to build a curated wardrobe you can wear in 2022 and beyond.
New Balance Nation
Golden Goose, who? The new motto: New Balance Nation. NB's recent viral ascent may be, in part, thanks to marketing of bloggers and designers in European and Scandinavian cities. But today, the 107-year-old brand remains quintessentially American and, dare we say, conservative. Even our military continues to outfit itself in NB, and that's a style TC can get behind.
5 Styling Tips for Every #TCGirl
Browsing the racks at your favorite store is a treasured hobby for many of us, but it’s often a frustrating experience. From blazer sleeves dropping to our knees to pants that require a pair of eight-inch heels to prevent the fabric from dragging on the floor, every piece of fine fashion seems to have its own peculiar caveats. Most of the time, our blouses and suits are not one-size-fits-all. For when you next hit the mall, here are some tips to take with you as fall is in full swing.
End of Summer Style Guide
While fall is fast approaching, it’s not quite time for trench coats and turtlenecks. After a long, hot summer, 70 degree weather is a refreshing change, teasing the start of the best season for style. Layering is key when it comes to cooler mornings and hot afternoons out and about. Exchange your bright colors for neutral tones, pull out your sweaters and blazers, and swap your slides and sandals for boots and loafers for the perfect end-of-summer look.
Influencers Invade New York Fashion Week
HOT TAKE: Bubbling influencer factions have diminished the prestige of New York Fashion Week. This year, our feeds were flooded with pictures of outfits that were an embarrassing sight to behold. We saw scantily-clad TikTokers and half-naked “Only Fans” models come onto the scene, tarnishing the historically haute exhibition. We argue the devolution of NYFW has accelerated because of its embrace of left wing politics.
Top 5 Fall Fashion Essentials
September is here and fall can’t come soon enough. While indulging in pumpkin-scented candles and binge-watching Gilmore Girls, you’ll want to update your closet in preparation for crisper weather. No matter how you choose to vivificate your wardrobe, remember to choose some pieces that you’ll wear again next year. Investing in essentials that can be worn all year long or saved for next year's trends is the smartest way to go.