Wear
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Style
Are You Ever Too Old for a Bikini?
Worried about coming off as an exhibitionist at her daughter’s beach wedding, a reader wonders whether there is an age…
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Style
Megan Stalter’s Scorpio Ring
Megan Stalter has lost almost every piece of jewelry she’s ever owned. But she’s determined to flip the script on…
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Style
How Short Is Too Short for a Skirt?
Hemlines can spark questions — and strong opinions — about professionalism and appropriateness. Our fashion critic offers a reader some…
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World
Furry Slippers and Sweatpants: Young Chinese Embrace ‘Gross Outfits’ at Work
When the weather turned cold in December, Cindy Luo started to wear her fluffy pajamas over a hooded sweatshirt at…
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Style
Is It Ever OK to Wear Matching Sweats?
A reader wonders whether the Y2K-era staple is cringey — or due for a comeback.
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Style
A Holiday Celebration Inspired by Old New York
The Old Stone Trade founder Melissa Ventosa Martin and the One Of designer Patricia Voto channeled the Gilded Age to…
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Style
My Head Is Always Cold. Can I Wear Hats Indoors?
To help a reader navigate the fuzzy etiquette of covering up indoors, our critic weighs the merits of beanies, fedoras…
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Style
In a Six-Point Star, a Multitude of Meanings
About four years ago, after the deadly shooting at a synagogue in Poway, Calif., in April 2019, Abby Adams and…
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Style
Will the Tie Ever Make a Comeback?
A reader wonders whether men’s neckties are a relic of the past.
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Style
Why Do Women Still Wear Stilettos?
A reader wonders why the uncomfortable and often impractical shoes have not been retired.