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How Short Is Too Short for a Skirt?

Hemlines can spark questions — and strong opinions — about professionalism and appropriateness. Our fashion critic offers a reader some…

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Furry Slippers and Sweatpants: Young Chinese Embrace ‘Gross Outfits’ at Work

When the weather turned cold in December, Cindy Luo started to wear her fluffy pajamas over a hooded sweatshirt at…

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How Many Rings Is Too Many?

A reader wonders if stacking jewelry can look tacky. Recent red carpets suggest otherwise, our critic writes.

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Is It Ever OK to Wear Matching Sweats?

A reader wonders whether the Y2K-era staple is cringey — or due for a comeback.

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A Holiday Celebration Inspired by Old New York

The Old Stone Trade founder Melissa Ventosa Martin and the One Of designer Patricia Voto channeled the Gilded Age to…

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My Head Is Always Cold. Can I Wear Hats Indoors?

To help a reader navigate the fuzzy etiquette of covering up indoors, our critic weighs the merits of beanies, fedoras…

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In a Six-Point Star, a Multitude of Meanings

About four years ago, after the deadly shooting at a synagogue in Poway, Calif., in April 2019, Abby Adams and…

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Will the Tie Ever Make a Comeback?

A reader wonders whether men’s neckties are a relic of the past.

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Why Do Women Still Wear Stilettos?

A reader wonders why the uncomfortable and often impractical shoes have not been retired.

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Can I Wear Cowboy Boots Without Looking Like I’m in Costume?

A reader wonders how to separate the western footwear from their mythology.

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