When we think of fashion, we tend to focus on the latest trends or our shopping lists—all of which are huge parts of what makes consumer fashion, well, fashionable. But there is another aspect of style that we must respect: costume design. Much like the influence of glossy magazine pages, film and the outfits displayed on-screen can tell stories that are otherwise overlooked. Think of award-winning movies like Judas and the Black Messiah or fan-favorite shows like I May Destroy You. Cinema and...

Quarantine life is, by far, the biggest force affecting fashion in 2021 and has impacted the personal style of women around the world forever. Give a mouse sweats for a year, and she will definitely not return to skinny jeans and four-inch heels! Instead, the natural evolution of quarantine comfort has been baggy, relaxed silhouettes that are actually made to wear outside. When it comes to styling loose or oversize clothing, there is a fine line between Mary-Kate Olsen circa 2005 and Mary...

Whenever my friends are in need of a fashion item, they always turn to me—whether it's a blazer for an interview, a top for a first date, or even leggings for a workout class. But the thing they ask to borrow the most from me is a dress. I have dozens of them. And at this time of the year, they're basically all I ever wear. A breezy dress paired with some sandals? The perfect combo. It takes five seconds to put together, but somehow it just looks instantly chic. I've found a lot of great opt...

Aïda Sané, the creator of @basicstouch, is a French girl we routinely turn to for sartorial guidance. She’s perfectly mastered that je ne sais quoi with inspiring ensembles that are equal parts effortless and chic. And while she certainly wears some investment pieces, she often completes her looks with more affordable finds as well.We thought we’d get further insight into some of the specific items she’s gravitating toward that are affordable but look quite expensive. “Even though i...