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Judge Steven Reed has been elected mayor in Montgomery, AL, making him the first black man to attain the office in Alabama’s capital with 67% of the vote in an election that many point to as a pivotal step forward in the city’s lengthy history of civil rights. What do you think?
Whether you love or hate the fashion world’s obsession with everything français, you have to admit that French women are somewhat fascinating. Combine that with the current trend of reducing your closet, and you’ve got one compelling concept: the five-piece French wardrobe. Although the movement gained a lot of traction in 2014, we thought we’d revisit the concept, as it feels especially current at the time of capsule and uniform wardrobes, and because we thought you may find this interesting.
The guidelines are fairly simple: First, make sure you have quality basics across all categories of apparel, and eliminate clothing from your wardrobe that you don’t wear, love, and love to wear. Buy new basics to fill any gaps, and remember quality over quantity. Second, limit your new purchases to five nonbasic items per season (once in spring/summer and once in fall/winter) that add a bit of personality and make your wardrobe feel current and fresh.
If you’re wondering why it’s called a “French” wardrobe, from what we could gather, the idea originated from a “French Style” thread on The Fashion Spot that discusses how the French wardrobe philosophy focuses on the concept of curating the direction of your wardrobe.
As for its life-changing promises, the five-piece French wardrobe is said to help you cultivate a wardrobe that feels true to your aesthetic and stand the test of passing fads and seasons. The result is less money spent on items you don’t really need, less frustrating time spent trying to figure out what to wear, and a newfound feeling of deep satisfaction with your wardrobe.
This post has been updated by Lauren Eggertsen and Allyson Payer.
It’s a sad fact, but your favorite plain white tee will not last forever. Eventually, it will fall victim to underarm yellowing, rips, stretching at the neckline, stains, and the like. If you’re constantly refreshing your collection of white T-shirts, you’ve come to the right place. The next time you need a new one, why not rely on a celebrity-approved brand? Some of Hollywood’s favorite tees start at just $30, so there’s no excuse not to try one for yourself.
For instance, Kaia Gerber, Zendaya, and Ciara are all fans of the brand launched by celebrity stylist Karla Welch, while Gigi Hadid, Lea Michele, and Kendall Jenner are partial to Re/Done white tees. Scroll down to see the best plain white tees worn by Ashley Graham, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, and more. Then, help yourself to some more T-shirt styling tips elsewhere on our site, including Katie Holmes and Priyanka Chopra.
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This summer has been marked with some rather, well, “cheap” fashion trends—seashell earrings, beaded bags, and flip-flops to name a few. For fall, though, expect things to be a little more polished. This is especially true when it comes to shoes. From nouveau pumps to modern strappy sandals to crystal-embellished heels, there are a number of shoe trends on the lineup that are set to elevate any look. There is one that will make you look wealthier than you are. This, my friends, is the mock-croc trend.
The crocodile-effect shoes were spotted on the runway at shows like Ganni, Rejina Pyo, and Tory Burch but have since been adopted into the shoe collections of designers like By Far and Zara. The magical thing about this shoe trend is that it feels endlessly elevated and elegant, but instead of having to invest major dollars in it, you can get mock-croc shoes that look expensive but are a fraction of what the real deal would cost. Ahead, shop my edit of the best faux-croc shoes for the season ahead.
Next: Shop the 19 best things I wore this month.
This post was published at an earlier date and has been updated.
