Clothes - xoJane

20 Beauty and Style Mistakes I Made In My 20s (That I'm Ditching Now That I'm in my 30s)

Emily — Wed, 15 May 2013 15:30:00 -0400

The main thing I notice when I look back over the decade I've just graduated from, it's that I didn't know s@#% about styling myself in an attractive way.

Closet Cleanout: The Only 10 Pieces Of Clothing You Need

Michelle Slatalla of Gardenista — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 16:00:00 -0400

It was time to clean out the closet, drastically and once-and-for-all. I was sick of feeling as if my clothes owned me. I know ten pieces sounds pretty draconian, but more minimal is always more peaceful.

BORROW FROM THE BOYS: Why I'm All About Buying Men's Clothing For Myself

Hannah — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 11:30:00 -0400

As if I'd let gender "rules" govern how I dress myself.

Rising From The Ashes In Style: My Post-Post Apocalyptic Wardrobe

Olivia — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 18:00:00 -0400

Let's get resurrected!

I Think I've Officially Aged Out Of Bebe

Helena — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 18:00:00 -0400

It's a definite sign of getting older when your brand loyalty changes.

Do This Don't: Wear A Sports Jersey Out To A Bar To Pick Up Men

Kate Conway — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 09:00:00 -0400

Dudes apparently think girls in sports gear are the hottest thing since those tights with built-in garters. I put this to the test over the weekend. Results were mixed.

I Had To Stop Buying Clothes Because My Life Is Overflowing. Now I'm Buying Jewelry.

Olivia — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 12:30:00 -0400

Cross-addiction is my specialty.

How Much Do YOU Dress For Your Partner?

Natalie — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 13:00:00 -0500

Is this whole article going to get me totally lynched because I like wearing stuff I know my boyfriend likes?

Fashion Flashback: Here's What to Wear to an 00's Party!

Alison Freer — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 11:30:00 -0500

When I was a kid watching the Jetsons, I thought that the early 2000’s would come complete with flying cars. Instead, we got a bunch of faddish celeb-driven trends that don't exactly hold up in the cold light of early 2013.

What Should I Wear And Do For A Blizzardy Third Date?

Mandy — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 10:30:00 -0500

So, I'm seeing this guy I like for the third time tonight. I haven't had a third date with someone who was using the term "relationship" in quite some damned time. Do I wear a wedding dress?

Because I Can't Handle Another Homely Cardigan: 5 Jobs Where Your Clothes Don't Matter

Rebecca — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 17:00:00 -0500

Women spend one-fifth of their annual income on clothes, clothes that they feel they need to wear in order to get ahead at their jobs. In order to earn their income, women are spending it.

How To Stay Chic To Death In The Dead Of Winter (Like An Italian Broad)

Tea Hacic-Vlahovic — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 17:00:00 -0500

I don’t know if it’s because they were Born This Way or because looking fierce is an Italian Woman’s way of compensating for the fact that her husband is having an affair with a study abroad student from North Carolina.

ASK DITA VON TEESE: How Do You Dress Glamorously Without Attracting Unwanted Attention?

Dita Von Teese — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 13:00:00 -0500

Nothing great comes without risk, and only the very mediocre are safe from being poked fun at.

My New Look Is Called FutureSex Because the Apocalypse Is Upon Us and It Is Time to Get Busy

Olivia — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 10:30:00 -0500

I know nothing about fashion but the end of the world is coming and we need to be prepared.

My Underwear Game Is Tight, Son -- Where I Get my Frilly Lacy Slutty Things

Emily — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 11:00:00 -0500

There's a lot of baggage that goes along with buying lingerie, especially if you do not have a body comparable to a Victoria's Secret Angel.

Dressing Modestly Changed My Body Image for the Better

Chaya — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 16:00:00 -0500

I don't have to worry if my clavicles gleam like Kate Moss's, because the collar of my shirt covers them. I don't have to compare my thighs to Gwyneth Paltrow's, since I cover them with a properly fitting skirt that covers my knees.

CLASS IS IN SESSION! HOW TO FIND AND CULTIVATE YOUR SIGNATURE STYLE (WE'RE ON LESSON #3!)

Alison Freer — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 14:00:00 -0400

In which we discuss fit, proportion and what a good tailor can and can't do for you. (Fair warning: You have a big reading list to get to.)

THEY’RE JINGLIN’, BABY: AROUND THE WAY GIRL STYLE FOR LIFE

Alison Freer — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 12:00:00 -0400

Plus: You can buy the old-school custom Reeboks I designed EXCLUSIVELY for xoJane readers RIGHT HERE!!

I am the Worst Dressed Fashion Writer in the World

Isabel Slone — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 13:30:00 -0400

For the past week, I have essentially been wearing a variation on this outfit: plain black long-sleeve crew-neck sweater, really old Urban Outfitters jeans I got for $20 on sale like 5 years ago and a really frumpy pair of Hush Puppies loafers.

CLASS IS IN SESSION! How to Find and Cultivate Your Signature Style (HERE’S LESSON #2)

Alison Freer — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 11:00:00 -0400

In which we learn how to pinpoint exactly what your signature style actually is or what you want it to be. (There’s no homework this time, but there may be a pop quiz.)