Would you say “I do” to this bridal trend? A group of bridesmaids was forced to wear the bride’s name on their necklaces for a recent wedding, attracting much online outrage. An anonymous Redditor, who posted in the subreddit forum “r/weddingshaming,” was flabbergasted after seeing photos of her coworker participating in a bridal party while … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I have two granddaughters and four grandsons. My granddaughters, ages 19 and 20, wear thong bikinis at family swim events in front of their dad, grandpa, uncles and cousins. I believe this is incredibly inappropriate. I’m embarrassed and I don’t want to attend swim parties with the family anymore. I’ve told my son … Read more
There are plenty of dos and don’ts when it comes to going out in New York City. Part of that comes down to what you’re wearing. Doormen and bouncers are constantly trying to cultivate the right vibe inside the club, and to do so, they’re going to judge you based on appearance. Some doormen at … Read more
Fasten your seat belts — it’s gonna be a glam-free ride. Dolling up for a flight is skincare sin, according to a primping pro, who’s advising divas against caking on the cosmetics while traveling the not-so-beauty-friendly skies. “Being on an airplane is literally one of the worst things you can do to your skin,” warned … Read more
This sneaker is getting the boot. Adidas Gazelles have become the world’s hottest trainer over the past year, sported by content creators, style writers and celebrities, such as Katie Holmes and Gigi Hadid. But one stylist says that the beloved shoe has now become so ubiquitous — just look down at the feet of any … Read more
Newly minted Michelin-starred chef Arturo Rivera Martínez stood over an insanely hot grill Wednesday at the first Mexican taco stand ever to get a coveted star from the French dining guide, and did exactly the same thing he’s been doing for 20 years: searing meat. Though Michelin representatives came by Wednesday to present him with … Read more
He’s laying down the law. Zendaya’s longtime stylist, Law Roach, has blacklisted the “big five” fashion houses from the “Challengers” star’s wardrobe after they initially refused to dress his “fashion soulmate” early in her career — and he kept “all the receipts.” On an episode of the fashion podcast “The Cutting Room Floor,” Roach, 45, recalled … Read more
Don’t take this advice lightly. A world-renowned ophthalmologist is offering tips for selecting and wearing sunglasses after a TikToker shared a “cautionary tale” about allegedly purchasing “cheap” sunglasses that didn’t protect against harmful UV rays. “Because I decided to buy trendy-a– sunglasses that were like $5 from Amazon, I am paying the ultimate price,” TikTok … Read more
Never mind the buzzy new Italian restaurant, the hottest reservation in town is being told the colors you’ve been wearing for years are all wrong. Seklab — a “personal color analysis salon” — has a waitlist of more than 2,000 people, according to the Midtown hotspot’s co-owners. Yes, the 1980s trend where women attended Tupperware-like parties to … Read more
This denim design was not an accident — despite looking like you’ve had one while wearing a pair. The unorthodox Jordanluca jeans, which debuted on the fall/winter 2023 runway, feature a dark stain in the groin area of the pants, and critics say it appears like the wearer has wet themselves. The jeans by the British-Italian … Read more
The cosmic event of the decade is upon us. On Monday, a large swath of the United States will fall in the path of totality during a total solar eclipse. While you may have a destination in mind and your glasses on deck, have you considered what colors to wear on the day of days? … Read more
Is premium athletic apparel entering its flop era? Despite the booming success of industry darlings like HOKA and On Cloud — two sneaker brands with a cult-like consumer following — top contenders in the activewear market are faltering in sales. Some are even shuttering. Lululemon’s Q4 report revealed stalling sales in the Americas, only growing 9% — significantly … Read more
Practice safe specs. New York City won’t be in the path of totality during the April 8 solar eclipse — all the more reason for Gothamites to wear special protective glasses while geeking out over the rare phenomenon, experts warn. Only cities and towns within the 4,000 mile-long, 115 mile-wide strip scheduled to experience complete … Read more
If you need more convincing to stay sun smart, look no further than this man. Leigh Raaschou was a junior lifesaver in Victoria, Australia, and worked outside most of his life and “never wore a hat, never wore sunscreen and this is the result of that”. “As you can see by the skin grafts and … Read more
DEAR ABBY: My husband wants me to wear more revealing clothing. I’ve always enjoyed dressing attractively, and have never felt behind the times or like a frump, but I do have my opinion about what is appropriate. For example, if I’m wearing leggings, I wear a long top to cover my bum. My outfits are … Read more
I remember when planning my wedding, I felt every time I let slip I was getting married, the vendor would add an extra zero to the price. The average Aussie couple spends about $34,715 (about $22,582 USD) on their big day (for the first time, I wish I was not above average), and many are … Read more
Sting is getting a little, um, personal with “Dune: Part Two” star Austin Butler. Sting, 72, who played the villain Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen in the original 1984 movie “Dune,” met “Elvis” star Butler at the “Dune: Part Two” premiere Sunday in New York City — and offered him not advice but a piece of his movie wardrobe. “I met him … Read more
Welcome to the NFL, Kristin Juszczyk. The fashion designer, who’s married to 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk, reached a licensing deal with the NFL, the league told Sportico, and declined to share the financial terms. Kristin has been granted a license to use NFL marks in men’s and women’s apparel designs — after a slew of … Read more
It’s the type of question that can quietly pop into a bridesmaid’s group chat and set off a flurry of opinions. “Do I have to wear a bra to the wedding?” That’s exactly the situation a 23-year-old bridesmaid found herself in recently, when she, Sophie*, asked her friend, Kate* if she could free the nip for … Read more
Do you need to take your “outside clothes” off as soon as you get home? Some people are very particular about their cleanliness and insist on differentiating between their “inside clothes” and their “outside clothes” — even going so far as to avoid sitting down until they’ve made the switch. Experts say clothes worn out … Read more