We all have that one go-to outfit: the one we feel most comfortable in and know that we look good when wearing it. But sometimes, even our favorite outfit can start to feel a little bit boring. If you’re in need of a style refresh, don’t reach for your credit card just yet. With a few key staple pieces, you can easily update your look without breaking the bank. Here are six ways to pump up your basic outfit with some must-have accessories.
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Eye On Design: Coral Reef Beaded Jacket by Oscar de la Renta
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The glass bead appliqué on this jacket by Oscar de la Renta suggests an elaborate coral reef. Coral reefs are unique ecosystems; a major one is located in the Caribbean, where de la Renta grew up.
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Pink Thing of The Day: Pink Panther Sweater
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H&M were selling this amazing Pink Panther sweater back in the fall and can you believe I didn’t buy it? What was I even thinking? Perhaps I looked at the care label and was dissuaded by the relative polyester content of the garment versus natural fabrics like cotton or silk, because too much polyester can be less-than-desirable with in a sweater, no matter how bitchen’ the design is. I’m kind of kicking myself now though, because of course it sold out in just a few days. Sigh.
7 Reasons to Wear Antimicrobial Garments
Clothing made from antimicrobial fabrics can help reduce the spread of germs and bacteria, lowering the personal and public risk of illness and infection. Antimicrobial properties can be added to the fabric during the manufacturing process and can help inhibit the growth of microorganisms on the clothes. Such clothing is ideal for people in close contact with others, such as healthcare workers. Continue reading 7 Reasons to Wear Antimicrobial Garments
Carrie Collection Silk Shirt by JW Anderson
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I was Christmas shopping at a Nordstrom in midtown when I spied this fantastic silk men’s shirt with the likeness of actress Sissy Spacek as Stephen King’s ill-fated Prom Queen, Carrie (from  the eponymous 1976 film directed by Brian De Palma). A little Googling reveals this shirt to be from designer JW Anderson‘s Fall/Winter 2022 Carrie Collection — because of course it is!
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