Jezebel: Style

A History of Geeky Glasses, and Why We Love Them

Kristen Philipkoski — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:35:00 EST

When Buddy Holly finally conceded to glasses, his vision was already 20-800. He had tried some of the earliest contact lenses. They became unbearable after about 10 minutes. So he got glasses. His first frames had thick plastic at the top, with a thinner, less obtrusive metal frame for the bottom half. More »

How To Look Like Shit

Anna North — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 16:00:00 EST

Every now and then the beauty pendulum swings toward sloppiness, and trend pieces start telling us we should be cultivating a look of "imperfection." Ladies, 2012 is such a time. But the existing tips on achieving imperfection don't go nearly far enough. Allow us to offer some of our own. More »

The Obama Daughters' "Style" Should Not Be A Topic Of Discussion

Jenna Sauers — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 15:05:00 EST

As if the Los Angeles Times' investigation into Malia Obama's mysterious growth spurt — "Estimates put her at 5'9" or 5'10"," the once-great newspaper noted, "definitely taller than most children her age" — weren't enough, as Sasha and Malia Obama grow, they are also increasingly subject to public attention for their "style." More »

Look At This Fucking Mormon

Erin Gloria Ryan — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 14:50:00 EDT

Being both religious and cool is difficult in a society that increasingly scoffs faith, and being religious and cool is especially difficult if your religion demands that you do totally uncool things, like eschew beards and tattoos or wear religious garments under all of your outfits. So, how do young Mormons cope? More »

The College Fashion Gender Gap

Anna North — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 18:21:00 EDT

Despite continued news about women's academic success in college, concerns are growing that male students still call the shots. One symptom, according to some, would be what we'll call "fashion inequality." Specifically, it's only the ladies who are getting all dolled up. More »

What To Wear In A Photograph

Sadie Stein — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 17:36:00 EDT

Several people have written in to ask about what to wear when photographed. So we decided to investigate. More »

Emmanuelle Alt to Become French Vogue Editrix

Lauri Apple — Sat, 08 Jan 2011 13:20:00 EST

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She'll make the switch from fashion director to boss-lady on February 1. Don't expect any revolutions: though more "boyish" and "rock 'n' roll" than "sexy, frankly materialistic" departing editor Carine Roitfeld, Alt was chosen largely to "provide continuity." More »

She Needs the Binoculars to See Her Toes

Lauri Apple — Sat, 01 Jan 2011 13:20:26 EST

[Thanks to magical camera tricks, Anja Rubik looks even taller than she usually does in this new Giuseppe Zanotti Design Spring Summer 2011 campaign ad. Image via Bloginity.]

Things Happened When Men Wore Eleganza

Lauri Apple — Sat, 27 Nov 2010 13:20:13 EST

Ooh, what kinds of things? Well, sometimes women would kneel down at their feet and worship you. Neat! But not always—sometimes the ladies would just stand behind you, or touch your shoulder (maybe after women's lib took hold?) More »

How To Dress Yourself After You Dress The Turkey

Sadie Stein — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 15:58:00 EST

There's no one way to dress for Thanksgiving, but there are a few things to keep in mind! More »

Jewelry For Nintendo Addicts

Dodai Stewart — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 15:34:00 EST

This cool bracelet features shapes of famous video game controllers. (Not represented: The oh-so-crappy Intellivision we had when we were kids.) More »

Maleficent's New Hat Is Ready

Anna North — Sun, 07 Nov 2010 17:20:00 EST

[Jakarta, Indonesia, November 7: A model showcases designs on the runway by Ivan Gunawan during the Grazia Glitz & Glam Celebrity Meets Fashion show on the first day of Jakarta Fashion Week 2010. Image via Getty] More »

New Yorkers: This Is Our New First Lady

Sadie Stein — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 12:14:00 EDT

Okay, yes, they're only dating. But still! Thanks to Megan for reminding us of this particular abomination: Sandra Lee's Kwanzaa cake. More »

Dress Code: What To Wear To A Funeral

Sadie Stein — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 14:00:00 EDT

I know, it seems obvious, right? Or at least it did until this week, when I actually had to attend one. More »

Gothic Glamour At John Galliano

Hortense Smith — Sun, 03 Oct 2010 16:00:00 EDT

Much like his vivid pinup/sailor-inspired Ready to Wear collection for Christian Dior that we saw yesterday, John Galliano's Spring/Summer 2011 RTW collection is filled with bright colors and a touch of costume drama. More »

Gaultier Brings The Runaways To The Runway

Hortense Smith — Sat, 02 Oct 2010 18:10:00 EDT

With Joan Jett-inspired hairdos, a lot of leather, and an appearance by Beth Ditto, Jean Paul Gaultier's Spring 2011 Ready to Wear collection carries quite a rock and roll edge. More »

How Women Dress Isn't Just A Personal Choice

Echidne — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 17:11:00 EDT

None of us ever completely independently choose what to wear. Culture (into which I put religion), existing technologies, and the responses to our dress all affect our choices. Most importantly, what others expect us to wear affects our choices. More »

What A Lack Of Plus-Sized Lingerie Does To Sex

Garnet Joyce — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 17:27:00 EDT

I've always been a bit of a sex kitten. I ooze sexuality from every pore. And while I've had body image issues just like every other woman on the planet, I could ignore all of them when in sexy mode. More »

Nicole Miller Goes With The Flow

Hortense Smith — Sat, 11 Sep 2010 14:30:00 EDT

Nicole Miller's Spring 2011 collection is a dreamy mix of sheers and straps, blending flowing fabrics with sharp lines to create a pretty, layered look with a bit of an edge. More »

Carey Mulligan Couldn't Fit In Vogue's Sample Sizes

Anna North — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 13:03:00 EDT

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Carey Mulligan says the clothes Vogue had on hand for her October shoot were so tiny that in the cover photo, she's actually wearing a towel over her ass. More »

Vanity Sizing Not Just For Ladies

Anna North — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 12:20:00 EDT

Sure, guys' pants sizes seem straightforward, but trousers are often bigger than the number on the label. An Old Navy 36, for instance, is 41" at the waist. Great, now buying clothes can be confusing for dudes too! More »

Forget Elaine: The Animated Ladies Of Yesterday Are The Real Style Inspirations

Hortense Smith — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 15:00:00 EDT

Much has been made about the recent resurgence of Elaine Benes' signature Seinfeld style. But if you think about it, many recent style trends were already worn by the ladies of classic Saturday morning cartoons. More »

Dress Code: Accessories 101

Sadie Stein — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 14:52:00 EDT

When 3 people wrote in on a single day asking about "accessories" — and they weren't the first! — we knew it was time to tame the fashion beast. More »

9-Year-Old Girl Is Somehow Considered A Style Icon

Sadie Stein — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 17:49:00 EDT

The child in question is one Sasha Obama, and her influence extends beyond just kids. More »

Where Are Fashion's Gender Neutral Clothes?

Lisa Wade, Ph.D. — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 12:08:00 EDT

With the exception of the t-shirt (which only masquerades as gender neutral), in the U.S. clothes are designed for women or men, but never both. There is no option to buy clothes, one must buy women's or men's clothes. More »

Dear Christian Dior: Your Orientalist Campaign Is Lame

Jenny Zhang — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 12:30:00 EDT

I can't go another day without posting the pictures from Christian Dior's new ad campaign, ‘Shanghai Dreamers.' Check it out, friends! I have a ton of thoughts about this, mostly 1) What the fuck? Parading this tired bullshit again? More »

Do Men Find Vintage Sexy? And Do We Care?

Gretchen 'Gertie' Hirsch — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 12:33:00 EDT

I've been thinking a lot lately about how vintage style dressing is perceived. And I've found myself being given the chivalrous treatment by men while dressed this way - doors are opened for me and elevator buttons are pressed. More »

Designer: "Is it harder to make plus-size clothing, period? No."

Anna North — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 10:30:00 EDT

An NYT Magazine piece on "The Plus-Size Wars" makes a point we've heard before: fat women are really different from other people. So is it true? More »

Why Sample-Sale Websites Suck

Anna North — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 18:52:00 EDT

Sample-sale websites — like Gilt, Ideeli, and Rue La La — may seem like convenient ways to get discounted clothes without the hassle of pawing through bins. But here's the trouble with them: More »

Dress Code: Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Glasses But Were Afraid To Ask

Sadie Stein — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 14:30:00 EDT

Okay, maybe not everything. But in this Dress Code, we're going to tackle the sartorial and practical issue nearest and dearest to my near-sighted, astygmatic heart: what's euphemistically known as "face-furniture": More »

The Shape-Up Shoe Style Conundrum

Sadie Stein — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 14:20:00 EDT

Today, the style mavens at Refinery29 pose a very real question: "Can Shape-Up Shoes Look Cute?" See their answers, here. More »

What My Sloppy Sweats Say About Female Beauty

Anna North — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 13:13:00 EDT

When we talk about style and fashion, we don't often discuss how women look when there's nobody watching. But the way we do (or don't) style ourselves when we're alone says a lot about the social nature of beauty. More »

Dress Code: The Quick And Easy Intern Wardrobe

Sadie Stein — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 13:55:00 EDT

Summer-intern season is in high gear, and it seems everywhere we look, someone's complaining about their interns' inappropriate workwear. So, being servicey, we figured we'd devote this week's Dress Code to that thorny issue. Interns, this one's for you! More »

Dress Code: The Language Of Sales Associates

Sadie Stein — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 14:00:00 EDT

Hi friends! Today on Dress Code, let's talk about shopping. Specifically, how to interpret the coded words and phrases of the omnipresent shopgirl/girl. More »

Dress Code: What To Wear To The Reunion

Sadie Stein — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 15:00:00 EDT

Many of you have written with one burning question: what to wear to a reunion? Whether it's college or high school, 5 years, 10 years, 20 years later, the local faux-Blarneystone or the 4 Seasons, it's serious business: More »

The Plus-Sized Clothing Crisis Continues

Hortense Smith — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 17:05:00 EDT

If a recent piece in the New York Times is to be believed, retailers are finally catching on to the fact that there is a demand for stylish plus-sized clothing. But will they actually start producing it? More »

Dress Code: What To Wear When You're Meeting The Ex

Sadie Stein — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 12:00:00 EDT

Since we started this series, the questions have been coming: you're meeting exes, and exes' new partners, and your current partner's exes...and you may want a social/aesthetic challenge. So, what to wear? More »

90-Year-Old Fashionista Wears Eyelashes Made From Own Hair

Sadie Stein — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 11:20:00 EDT

Ilona Smithkin is fast becoming a fashion influencer: the 90-year-old has recently featured on Advanced Style and in New York magazine. We love her handmade eyelashes, but even better: "I feel beautiful inside and that's beautiful enough for me." [AdvacnedStyle] More »

When A Coat Is More Than Just A Coat: How Certain Articles Of Clothing Take On A Special Meaning

Hortense Smith — Sun, 23 May 2010 13:00:00 EDT

My favorite sneakers were maroon vinyl with a holographic overlay of sorts that made them sparkle in the sun, a 90s take on Dorothy's ruby slippers, and I wore them until they literally fell apart, the vinyl cracking into pieces. More »

Meet The "Meel": High Heels For Men Are All The Rage

Hortense Smith — Sat, 22 May 2010 14:30:00 EDT

"Something is afoot in men's fashion. So steady yourselves, because high heels for the heftier sex are making a comeback...The man-heel-or "meel" as some have termed it - is simultaneously a coming trend in several wildly different milieus."[TimesOnline] More »