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Co-authored Articles (51)
Which Season Are You? Finding Your Color Palette
Picking the best clothing colors based on your eyes, skin, and hairTrying to figure out what colors look best on you may seem tricky, but it’s actually easier than you may think! Everyone is unique, but we all tend to ...
How to Pick Clothing Colors that Look Good on You
Finding your skin's undertones and neutrals to craft the perfect wardrobe If you struggle to make your favorite colors look good on you, you might be missing out on a key bit of styling know-how. We’re talking about c...
How to Schedule Your Day: Examples, Tips & More
The best way to make a daily plan and stick to itWhether you’re a student, employee, or stay-at-home parent, keeping a schedule can help you manage your time and be productive. Thankfully, making and keeping a schedule...
How to Look, Dress, and Act Older
Make a more refined, mature you To appear older, you'll have to both dress like an older person and act like one. Though not every person older than you is going to have the same sense of style or have the same behavior...
The Best Ways to Fold Sweaters
Reduce wrinkles & organize your space with this sweater folding guideFolding your sweaters is the best way to keep them neat, smooth, and wrinkle-free. There are a lot of easy ways to fold your sweaters, whether you’re...
Fashionable Ways to Wear a Scarf as a Man
Stay warm and look great with a masculine scarfScarves are a stylish, classic accessory that can protect you from the elements and elevate your outfit, but what's the right way to wear a scarf as a man? Fortunately, ther...
How to
Fold a Shirt with the Department Store Method
The "department store method" is the industry standard for folding shirts neatly. Perhaps you want to reorganize your dresser. Maybe you want to refold the shirts that you try on at the department store. The process is e...
How to
Stop a Jacket from Shedding
Most jackets are susceptible to shedding, but that doesn't make it any less annoying! Luckily, you can minimize shedding by handling, washing, and storing your jacket properly. It also helps to have a second jacket in ro...
How to
Tie a Wrap Dress
The wrap dress is a popular, timeless fashion item because it can help you achieve a flattering figure. It is also very versatile, lending itself well to both day and night looks. Wrap dresses might seem confusing to put...
How to
Be Clean
If you want to be a clean person, you need to dedicate some time every day to maintaining your hygiene, clothes, and home. First, practice good hygiene by showering often and brushing your teeth twice a day. Next, make s...
How to Properly Store Fur Coats
Where and how to hang your fur coats to keep them in pristine condition Fur coats, fur stoles, and fur accessories are expensive to replace. Fur is also easily damaged over time. Proper storage can help prevent damage to...
The Best Clothes to Flatter a Pear-Shaped Body
Look and feel confident in your body with our style advice Do you have curvy hips, thick thighs, and a full derrière? These are the key characteristics of the pear-shaped body type, and it’s really common, especially ...
How to
Look Older As a Teen
Tired of being mistaken for your younger sibling? You can appear older and more mature than you are. Just focus on how you dress and the way you hold yourself, and people will start thinking you are older.
How to
Wear Ankle Boots With Dresses
Have you ever wondered how to wear those cute ankle boots in the back of your closet with your favorite dress? Now you can find out and explore a whole world of fashion behind dresses with ankle boots.
How to
Organize Your Life
Does it seem like there aren't enough hours in the day, or dollars in the bank? Is your car usually running on empty, and your trash can full? You’re suffering from a common affliction of being too busy — you have no...
How to
Know if You're Wearing the Right Size High Heels
Wearing heels almost always adds an air of sophistication to any look. However, wearing heels that don't fit your feet correctly can immediately detract from your intended fashion statement. Finding heels that fit just r...
How to
Wear a Cropped Sweater
Cropped sweaters are versatile pieces of clothing that can easily be dressed up or down. You can also style your outfit depending on whether or not you want to show off your midriff. For example, wearing a blouse under a...
How to
Break in High Heel Shoes
Your new high heels may look fantastic, but you won’t want to wear them if they’re too uncomfortable! That’s why it’s so important to break them in as soon as you buy them. Rather than wearing them until you get ...
How to
Fold Ties
Anyone with a closet full of neckties knows how hard it can be to find room for all of them. Luckily, there's a simple solution. Ties can be folded to maximize storage and take up less space in a drawer, suitcase, or gar...
How to
Measure for a Cowboy Hat
Yeehaw! Are you looking to buy a cowboy hat? Believe it or not, cowboy hats aren’t one size fits all. Knowing your hat size can mean the difference between a rodeo-worthy and wannabe look. In this guide, we’ll tell y...
