“Essentials.” Ugh, that word. Every article, every influencer, every bored stylist—white tee, black jeans, whatever. Yet here I am, staring into a closet that’s somehow both overstuffed and empty. The other day, a stylist looked me dead in the eye and said, “Five core pieces will carry you from 7AM errands to 7PM dinners—quality over […]

So, I’m halfway into this old sweater (it’s pilling, whatever) and staring at a pile of jeans I keep cuffing and uncuffing, like the length is gonna magically fix itself. Every time I scroll, there’s someone yelling about swapping “basic” sneakers for New Balance or, I don’t know, Gola? (Is that even a real brand? […]

So, here’s what’s been bugging me: I keep hearing about “elevated” outfits, but honestly, stylists make it sound like some secret handshake. Last week, I just wore my usual office stuff, and someone (who apparently moonlights as a style cop) goes, “Add a third layer,” so I threw on a cardigan, and suddenly people acted […]

So, apparently, the world’s decided we’re only allowed, like, three silhouettes now if we want to survive a Tuesday. I keep seeing stylists—Rebekah Roy’s one, she’s all over these lists—acting like there’s some secret handshake for “easy” cuts that don’t look like you just rolled out of a laundry basket. Here’s her take, if you […]