

Vanessa Friedman
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What Does it Mean to ‘Dress Your Age’?
What to wear as you age is a highly personal decision, our critic writes, but certain garments still come with associations and assumptions.

The Biggest Trend of 2023
Skinny models. White male designers. Shoulder pads. This year, fashion failed on many of its promises.

Do I Really Have to Wear an Ugly Christmas Sweater?
The holiday party dress code has shown no signs of stopping. Does opting out make you a Grinch?

Trump Is Selling Pieces of His Mug Shot Suit
It’s not just a piece of political memorabilia — it’s a strategy.

I Have to Buy New Jeans. Help!
A reader seeks guidance for navigating the overwhelming and environmentally destructive denim market.

The Year of the Mega Sleeve
Raglan, fluted, leg o’ mutton, bishop, puffed, balloon — whatever you want to call them, we wore them.

The Glory of Designs by Women (It’s About Time)
The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute reimagines the record of fashion, celebrating designers known but also those long, and wrongly, forgotten.

Balenciaga Basks in the Warm Glow of Celebrity Forgiveness
After months of reputational repair, the French house brought its latest show to Los Angeles.

When Can I Wear Red Lipstick?
A reader wonders if bold lip color may be overkill in some situations, like job interviews or work parties.

The Undoing of George Santos
Lying is one thing in politics. But lying and stealing for the sake of Ferragamo and Hermès?