The barrel jeans shape bows out from the hip or thigh, then narrows again toward the hem.
Slingback heels with heel heights compared: 16 suede and mesh pairs from Joseph, L'Agence and Kenneth Cole, $49 to $498.
Polka dot dresses can read sweet, graphic or quietly tailored, and the difference usually comes from the scale of the dots.
Wide leg jeans for women, and how to find your rise. Shop 12 pairs from 7 For All Mankind, Jonathan Simkhai and Liverpool.
Venus et Fleur for the home: 16 porcelain vases and eternity roses in a box, priced $39 to $1,029.
Colorful home decor in bold color and shape: 24 lacquered trays, blue table lamps and more from Addison Ross and Mercer41.
One piece or bikini? Neither is universally better. Choose by how much coverage you want and how well the suit stays put when you move.
A mini dress is judged standing and worn sitting, so practicality depends on more than the hemline in a product name.
How to stop necklaces tangling: start with chain style rather than storage. Layered combinations work best when each piece has a distinct role.
32 Autry sneakers, from logo-embroidered low-tops to suede-trimmed styles like the Windspin Low and Reelwind Low, $90 to $455.
To wash knitwear safely, use cold water, very little movement and a flat drying surface. I go through the first care decision, tools from FREY.
Silver can tarnish on skin when sulfur compounds and moisture react with it. Shop 12 Jennifer Fisher gold and silver-tone pieces.
Yes, gold and silver jewelry can be mixed, but the result depends on how you do it. Shop 12 David Morris white gold diamond pieces.
To measure bracelet size, measure over the hand, not just around the wrist. Shop 12 bracelets from Completedworks and RABANNE.
Do heavy earrings stretch lobes? Heavy earrings can stretch ears over time when worn often. How to judge the weight of a pair before you buy.
Twelve slow weekend pieces with two options each: 24 sweatshirts, sneakers and totes from Polo Ralph Lauren and Tory Burch.
Twelve evening pieces with two options each: 28 dresses, blouses and jewelry from Elie Saab, AQUA and Roxanne Assoulin.
A Knitted in Scotland label is a claim about where the knitwear was made, from the mill towns to the finishing.
Cashmere vs Geelong lambswool compared honestly on warmth and feel. Shop 16 &Daughter crewnecks, priced $185 to $475.
Five Phia-approved looks to power you through summer's last long weekend.
Sneakers need some breaking in, but only the leather upper gives; a sole that bends in the wrong place or a heel that slips will not improve.
The leather type matters, but the useful answer is not that one kind always lasts longest.
Crinkle swimwear for a little getaway: 24 Hunza G bikinis and swimsuits, priced $240 to $475.
You need a slip under a dress when the problem is opacity or cling, and those are not the same thing.
When to replace sneakers: once the outsole loses its grip. Shop 24 adidas Originals Y-3 sneakers, priced $36 to $330.
Yes, an unlined dress can be see through, especially when its fabric is light, open in texture, or pale. The useful test is not the changing-room mirror.
Jewellery is worth considering for insurance when replacing it would be difficult, financially painful or impossible to do from memory.
Why you should avoid wearing the same shoes every day. Shop 16 Ancient Greek Sandals, priced $94 to $295.
