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Don’t Fall Behind: These Are The Neckline Trends Changing The Game This Season

By Elizabeth Bean Smith | October 7, 2026
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A fun fashion fact for you: the neckline does more for your look than you realize!! From the raise of a high neck down to a wide open collar, these elements can totally transform your silhouette, shape, and balance. With the “neckline effect” being a core trend this fall/winter, our stylists are breaking down four […]

The 5 Fabrics Everyone Will Be Wearing This Fall

By Elizabeth Bean Smith | September 30, 2026
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These textures will keep you on top of the trends this season. We don’t know about you, but there’s just something about fall that makes us want to reach for all the fun fabrications! Our stylists did a thorough deep dive into what textures are set to take over the industry this fall. Their findings? […]

5 Shrunken Jackets That Will Keep You Ahead of The Fashion Curve This Fall

By Elizabeth Bean Smith | September 23, 2026
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Yes, we know what you’re thinking and, no, there’s no reason to be scared: This trend is not a carbon copy of the intense, cropped-above-the-belly-button look that haunts us from the late 90s (raise your hand if you’ve also been personally victimized by a crop top!!). Rather, we’re seeing a shift to outerwear that cuts […]

4 Ways To Wear The Exaggerated Silhouettes Trend In Everyday Life

By Elizabeth Bean Smith | September 16, 2026
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We’re turning up the volume… literally. This season, silhouettes are taking up a little lot more space, and we’re so here for it. But we get it: oversized proportions, sculptural shapes, and dramatic sleeves can feel hard to navigate by yourself. That’s why we’re showing you how to translate these runway-ridden statements into real life […]

The Business of Getting Dressed: It’s Here!

By Elizabeth Bean Smith | September 9, 2026
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Let’s get down to business… the Business of Getting Dressed, that is! For two decades (our 20th anniversary was last month… time flies!!), we’ve helped individuals and organizations understand the impact of intentional dress. We’ve stepped into offices, spoken to teams, worked one-on-one with executives, and helped professionals navigate workwear and how to leverage it […]

Fall/Winter ’26 Trend Report

By Elizabeth Bean Smith | September 2, 2026
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Fall, forecasted: The Women’s/Men’s Trend Report(opens in new tab) has arrived. Our 41st annual Women’s & Men’s Trend Reports are back and, this season, *everything* has evolved. For the first time in ages, our stylists have noticed an undeniable shift on the runways & real life: the stylistic touches have become the trends themselves. For […]

We’ve Been Gatekeeping: Our Stylists’ Secret Go-to Brands

By Elizabeth Bean Smith | August 26, 2026
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We’re spilling these secrets… before they sell out. You caught us! As professional shoppers, it’s *literally* our job to know which brands are the best. And while there are plenty of mainstream labels that we love, these smaller-scale fashion lines have been catching a spot in our closets lately! Scroll for 8 under the radar […]

End-of-Season Sales You Can’t Miss (And, Yes, You Can Wear These Pieces After Summer)

By Elizabeth Bean Smith | August 19, 2026
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The best finds at the best prices? It doesn’t get better than this. Believe it or not, there is one good thing about summer ending: the end-of-season sales. Our stylists shopped and scoured all of the many (and we do mean, many) promotions that are popping up across the fashion industry at the moment, just […]

Summer-to-Fall Work Wear: Multi-Seasonal Styles That Still Beat The Heat

By Elizabeth Bean Smith | August 12, 2026
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The heat isn’t going anywhere any time soon, even as fall styles are starting to trickle in! Last year in Columbus, it was still sunny well into October. So, with that in mind… how should you invest in workwear that can stand the test of transitioning seasons, style and heat index wise? Let us show […]