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Age Rage
What, Exactly, Is "Age Appropriate" Clothing?
We are a society that bases everything on age: our rights, our behaviors, our health habits, our family priorities, our looks: all of these things are centered around the number of years we've been alive. More »
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By hortenseComment by sumerfish: I'm 23 but I get chastized for wearing "old" clothing a lot. I like vintage stuff, and consider myself to... 15 Responses | Other threads
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uh oh, speedo
Ireland's National Speedo Crisis Is Everyone's National Speedo Crisis
In a clearly tongue-in-cheek article for the Irish Times, Brian O'Connell asks, "Should Irishmen Wear Speedos?" A quick survey of my friends brought up another question: "Should anyone wear Speedos?" Let's break it down, shall we? More »
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By hortenseComment by Snowbunny: My big gross out factor for speedos is seeing hairy backs and stomachs and...um...personal areas. I like to shave... 31 Responses | Other threads
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cover lies
Elle: Bored With Bad Economy, Prefers Shopping
"Shopping's Back!" according to July Elle, so now you can buy yourself a hair shirt (actually "Mongolian fur," but still perfect for doing penance) and pair it with some attractive, practical leather shorts.
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By Anna N.Comment by shewar: Oh and seriously if you're into the red lip (I am, I really am), Nars makes a matte lip pencil... 9 Responses | Other threads
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style file
When Fetish Goes Mainstream As Fashion
Lady GaGa sports rubber and latex; Bruce Willis and his wife posed in pseudo-BDSM ensembles and scenarios, and Olivier Theyskens showed ten-inch platforms with his fall collection. Isn't it interesting when fetish meets fashion? More »
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By DodaiComment by Vivelafat says Sweep the leg, Johnny.: I don't really like fetishes going mainstream. I don't feel like the majority of people who wear these items have... 19 Responses | Other threads
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By AnnaComment by shorty63136: This is kinda scary. Like I might have seen this in a dream I had once. 2 Responses | Other threads
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fashion show
Colorful, Captivating Clothes At Arise Africa Fashion Week
All week, Arise Africa Fashion Week has been taking place in Johannesburg, South Africa. The show features elite designers from the continent in the first of what will become an annual showcase. More »
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By DodaiComment by kabaam: Some of those actually made me gasp! I'm so disappointed there are only 21 pictures to look at! 3 Responses | Other threads
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fashion show
Beth Ditto Makes Plus-Size Clothing Fun, Sequined, 80s
Beth Ditto's 80s-tastic line for British fast-fashion chain Evans hits stores July 9th — just two weeks after the release of The Gossip's new album, Music for Men. The other thing about Ditto's collection? It's only available in sizes 14-32. More »
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Comment by thesciencegirl: They couldn't have gone with a larger model? She is lovely, but she's got to be the smallest size that this... 18 Responses | Other threads
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By AnnaComment by BrutallyHonestBabes (aka Mrs. Sarah.of.a.Lesser.Hobbit): You can never be too white or too thin. 5 Responses | Other threads
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mag hag
French Vogue Pushes Anti-Pants Agenda
Last week, we discussed how bodysuit-wearers Lady GaGa, Beyoncé and Katy Perry eschew trousers or pants. And in July's Paris Vogue, on page after page, models stand sans bottoms. No pants. No trousers. No skirts. Vive la Révolution? More »
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By DodaiComment by save jinger: Does this mean that bodysuits are back, in all their crotch-snapping glory? 9 Responses | Other threads
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good/bad/ugly
Women Of Fashion (Plus Kanye) Look Fashionable, Bizarre
Men.Style.Com's 3rd annual Women of Fashion event at the New York Palace Hotel brought out a lot of women of fashion. And obviously, some mysterious duds. More »
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By SadieComment by kittykatlucky13: What is going on between Erin Fetherstone's legs? Photoshop? There's a weird white blob where there shouldn't be a weird... 3 Responses | Other threads
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film schooled
Questions About The High Fashion & Domestic Violence In Lady GaGa's Video
Lady GaGa's "Paparazzi" video hit the web about a week ago, but it took a while for us to… digest the high-fashion short film (directed by Jonas Akerlund) — which touches on fame, disability and domestic violence. More »
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By DodaiComment by Vivelafat says Sweep the leg, Johnny.: Ok before I comment on the meat of this issue I want to say that she is not just in... 12 Responses | Other threads
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today in catalogs
The WASPiest Items In "Vineyard Vines"
Why one of us received the Vineyard Vines catalog is a mystery. But it's no secret that inside, we found the WASPiest crap we'd ever seen. Behold: More »
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By DodaiComment by greengrey (raidersofthelostSTAR): I really like Vineyard Vines. But I also like Lilly Pulitzer, Brooks Brothers, and J. Crew. I wish I were... 25 Responses | Other threads
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By AnnaComment by lolobentley: Raise your hand if that swim suit would make your boobs look horrible. 6 Responses | Other threads
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model behaviors
"Sena, Can You Grab His Cock And Twist It Real Hard." (NSFW)
Ew: "The scene: a casting with a photographer... Halfway through the meeting Sena Cech is asked to strip. She does as instructed and takes off her clothes. Then the photographer starts undressing as well." [Observer] More »
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Comment by Arline: Cll m nsnstv, bt f md hndrds f thsnds t mllns f dllrs pr yr dng wht sh ds,... 12 Responses | Other threads
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ugh, as if
What Will Be The Next Terrible Trend To Resurface During The 90's Revival?
Like it or not, the 90's revival is in full swing. Hammer pants, hypercolor shirts, scrunchies, acid-wash jeans, and catsuits are all back in the fashion rotation. But which horrible 90's trend will resurface next? More »
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By hortenseComment by Plum-Pie: Overalls are already all over London (and possibly other parts of the UK as well, I expect Beat Girl will... 25 Responses | Other threads
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antm
Michelle "Bests" Jackie In Made-Up Style War
Having momentarily exhausted usthe subject of Michelle Obama's "style," pundits have been forced to concoct a sartorial rivalry: between Michelle and Jackie Kennedy. More »
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By SadieComment by Mary McCarthyite: Jackie Kennedy did not have a problem being defined as a First Lady of Style. Sadie, this is not... 7 Responses | Other threads
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deep thoughts
You Know, That Type
Rupert Everett on meeting designer Sophie Theallet: '"Sophie had this jet black hair, white skin, and quivering cleavage"...he was "reminded of the French resistance," the type to "hide tons of Jews under their bed."' [The Daily Beast]
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By SadieComment by save jinger: And Rupert is the type to loathe himself for his homosexuality and try to turn himself into Charlie Sheen: You know,... 12 Responses | Other threads
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Belgians
The Mystery Of Designer Martin Margiela
Belgian designer Martin Margiela — who holds a spot somewhere between Steven Meisel and Howard Hughes on the spectrum of fashionable recluses — and his namesake company may have parted ways. A member of the label's design team says that the man himself "has not been present since last season." More »
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Comment by nessalicious: My friend's boss is a close friend of Margiela's and he says that is not a picture of him, but... 9 Responses | Other threads
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past fashion
So You Think You Can Dance? 80's Fashions Are Like, Awesome
Okay ladies (and gents): Our next edition of Past Fashion is ready...and it's rad. We got a few dozen submissions, and, unless the photo was too small to work within our gallery system, we used them all. After the jump, a jumble of gelled hair, jumpers and jazz hands.
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By AnnaComment by wooden_shoes: Oh man, can we please do a horrid dance costume past fashion next? Please please please!? 8 Responses | Other threads
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dress/mess
Busted: When Lying About Your Clothes Goes Horribly Wrong
Deena Pantalone thought she was being pretty damn clever when she passed off a local designer's dress as one of her own. Deena Pantalone, apparently, was not aware of the hilarious power of internet commenters. More »
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By hortenseComment by semicynical: When I read this in the Star yesterday, it reminded me of being marched back to the A&P by my... 19 Responses | Other threads
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swine shoe
Ok, Internet, Let's Let The Bacon Meme Go
In what just might be the final stop on the "OMG BACON" Express, Keds has released a bacon shoe, which will retail for $60. Perhaps it's time for this little piggie to retire, no? [TheLifeFiles]
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By hortenseComment by Snowbunny: I want a pair of canvas shoes printed with cheetos, or green bean casserole, or the dorito/cheeto/pretzel/sun chip mixture that... 8 Responses | Other threads
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cover lies
Vogue's "Green" Issue: Fa$hion With A Con$cience
Despite its Style Ethics page and photoshoot of Cameron Diaz in organic hemps and cottons, the green this month's Vogue really cares about comes from a wallet, not a tree.
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By Anna N.Comment by morninggloria: I have this theory that the "green" movement is a way for the formerly wealthy to pass off their decreased... 19 Responses | Other threads
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By AnnaComment by CommiHomoLovinSonofaGun: Does Islam require that they wear black? 8 Responses | Other threads
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fashion forward
Visions Of The Clothing Of The Year 2000, From The 1930's
"Ooh, swish!" Here's a marvelous little video from the 1930's, wherein designers imagine what "Eve" might be wearing in the year 2000. Some of the predictions are spot-on; others are fairly insane. Clip after jump. More »
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By hortenseComment by Jezemale*: I think this was posted on jezebel already. Like I could have sworn I saw this a year or so... 6 Responses | Other threads
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today in catalogs
Summer At J. Crew: Pretty, Pastel, Pricey
Memorial day means summer has unofficially begun, and the folks at J.Crew are pushing soft, light, pretty pastels — and some of it's almost affordable! More »
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By DodaiComment by wordinedgewise: If you love something J.Crew makes but think it's too $$, wait 3 months and it will be on sale.... 21 Responses | Other threads
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return to modesty
Street Cred
Addressing the need for stylish but modest clothes for a Muslim clientele, Sarah Elenany, designer behind eponymous new streetwear label Elenany, says "Anyone can wear these clothes." Well, anyone who likes hoodies covered with Keith Haring-esque prints. [Guardian, HijabStyle]
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By SadieComment by save jinger: I'm glad someone finally realized that modest doesn't have to equal hideous. They need to design swimwear, lest someone... 23 Responses | Other threads
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dressing for success
Are Older Women Ignored By Fashion?
Today, WSJ's Christina Binkley writes, "Here was my ideal outfit for Monday morning here in Los Angeles, according to my daily, personalized StyleCaster email: an oversized gray T-shirt and black tights." The problem? Well, she works for the Wall Street Journal. And she's over 35. More »
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By DodaiComment by wry_bred: Ugh. The fashion industry is awful. It's confusing to me that this site alternately writes adoring posts and baffled "WHY... 26 Responses | Other threads
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the language of luxury
"Investing" In Your Closet Not Recommended By Actual Investment Experts
If you've opened a women's magazine recently, then you probably know what's in this season. "Investment" fashion! For the new economy, editors and luxury advertisers have been throwing around terms like "value," "quality," "green," "key pieces" and "timeless" as though they had some, well, timeless meaning.
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Comment by Samanthrax is Sarcastic and Joking: I actually think I do invest in fashion- I buy stuff at vintage shops and then I sell them for... 14 Responses | Other threads
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style file
Stylish Doesn't Mean Skinny: Meet The Fatshionistas
Anna Wintour was busy fat-shaming Minnesotans on 60 minutes, the ladies of Fatshionista were uploading pictures of themselves in awesome outfits. Guess what? You don't have to be skinny to enjoy getting dressed. More »
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By DodaiComment by Our Lady of the Massacre: Fat shaming and body issues aside, what about the very real health problems associated with obesity? It will destroy from... 104 Responses | Other threads
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today in catalogs
What Should Michelle Obama Buy From Boden?
Word is, Michelle Obama ordered a copy of the Boden catalog, "beloved" by British Conservative Party's David Cameron; Mayor of London, Boris Johnson; and Angelina Jolie. We've got one too; whaddya think she'll buy? More »
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By DodaiComment by LAmonkeygirl: I really enjoy looking at Boden clothing, but I've never bought anything. Do any Jezzies have experience with their... 13 Responses | Other threads
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en vogue
When A Fashionista Turns On Fashion
"By snapping up rack after rack of cheap, mass-made clothing, we're making ourselves all look alike, trashing the planet, and mistreating our fellow humans." Well, when a person puts it like that, it sounds bad! More »
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By SadieComment by Bryn: Does anyone else buy a lot of clothes on ebay? There are so many more choices than I have shopping... 23 Responses | Other threads
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today in catalogs
Teen Dreams: The Best Stuff From Delia's & Alloy
Summer's here, in the sunny, smile-filled pages of the Delia's and Alloy catalogs. Looking for bright, fun, cheap clothes? You're in luck! (Who cares if it's been decades since you were actually a teen?) More »
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By DodaiComment by saintbernadette: Does anyone else feel like they're in this terrible clothing purgatory between Delia's/Express and J. Jill/Coldwater Creek? What the hell am... 34 Responses | Other threads
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fashion disasters
The Baggy Skinny Jean Is Here To Destroy Fashion Forever
Yesterday, commenter Bananaballs complained about hipsters sagging their skinny jeans. "Saggy pants be causin' confusion. The kids here in NYC SAG THEIR SKINNY JEANS. Pick a decade, folks!" Well now they don't have to! [InventorSpot] More »
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By hortenseComment by greengrey (raidersofthelostSTAR): Are they better or worse than these: If the bikini part were a different color...I might rock them. 9 Responses | Other threads
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no-style file
The Woes Of Pantyhose And Other Fashion Disasters
I will admit to having no fashion sense whatsoever. Whenever I watch an episode of "What Not To Wear," I find myself saying, "Oh, no. She dresses exactly like I do," about the fashion-challenged nominees. More »
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By hortenseComment by Whiskey and Popcorn: Oh my Cheese I love this post. Any Jezzies going mad for dresses at the moment. I am. Dresses are... 27 Responses | Other threads
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today in catalogs
May Anthropologie Catalog: Totally Watered Down
Hey, you know what this recession needs? To encourage us to shop for things we can't really see! That's the message you might get from sopping wet pages of the May Anthropologie catalog: More »
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By DodaiComment by greengrey (raidersofthelostSTAR): Oh, and can I just say that I HATE maxi dresses? First of all, the name reminds me of maxi... 20 Responses | Other threads
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heart of darkness
Goth Trend: Undead, Again
Goth is back! Not that it ever went away. But expect Fall 2009 to have a certain dark glamor, according to yesterday's WWD — although this year, it comes with a Japanese twist… More »
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By DodaiComment by SylvanSylph: I would really love it if "Lolita" were never a fashion trend. 24 Responses | Other threads
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critical mass
Critics Say The Fashion Show Doesn't Make It Work
The Fashion Show premieres tonight, and reviewers say everything about Bravo's Project Runway replacement, from judges Isacc Mizrahi and Kelly Rowland, to the contestants, to the challenges, is far less inspired. More »
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By MargaretComment by save jinger: I think it has some common threads with Project Runway, but sounds like sew much less fun. I don't... 5 Responses | Other threads
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dance dance recession
Prom Dreams Undimmed By Recession
Another permutation on the lipstick effect? Prom dresses are selling well in the recession. It's not just girls: a Florida shop owner said boys are spending more on tuxes than last year. [New York Times]
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By Anna N.Comment by seabiscuit: $500 on a prom dress?! I only went to prom last year and none of my friends spent more than... 18 Responses | Other threads
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black is the new black
"African" Fashion Described As A "Drumbeat"
Last month, The New York Times ran a fashion story titled "Out Of Africa," about trends like leopard print, safari style and a "savage hybrid" of a shoe. Amazing analysis here. [Racialicious]
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By DodaiComment by mharker: I understand and (agree with most of) Racialious' points, but I wonder...is there any way to respectfully have African influences... 16 Responses | Other threads
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