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Fashion Basics

Build a well-balanced wardrobe: the basics to buy, the mistakes to avoid, and the rules to follow (or ignore).

Closet Aces

The Right Clothes for Your Body Type
How to find the most flattering clothes for your shape.

Avoiding Wardrobe Blunders
Nine common (and commonly ignored) dressing oversights―and easy ways to fix them.

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The Essentials of a Well-Balanced Wardrobe

Stock it with these mix-and-match basics, and you’ll never again be stumped by what to wear.
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The Definitive Denim Style Guide

Which jeans are in style now—and which styles are right for you.
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A Guide to Buying Wardrobe Essentials

When to save and when to spend.
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How to Avoid Buyer’s Remorse

Are you a chronic impulse buyer when it comes to clothes? Try these three steps and conquer buyer’s remorse forever.
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Wardrobe Pointers

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Buying Pants: What You Need to Know
Your questions about finding flattering trousers, answered.

Rack of shoes

How to Find Comfortable Shoes
Relief at last! Foolproof tips on picking comfortable pumps, flats, and sandals.

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Wardrobe Basics Checklist

Use this checklist to build a strong foundation of timeless, versatile pieces.

  • Black tank. A white tank has its place—at the gym or on casual outings—but a black one is more universal. Dress it up with dark jeans or a skirt.
  • Short-sleeved white T-shirt. White tees become unwearable quickly, so skip the costly designer versions and buy a bunch of good-looking inexpensive ones. Then replace as needed.
  • Short-sleeved black T-shirt. The best short-sleeve length is about 1/2 to 1 inch longer than a typical cap sleeve—it shows just the right amount of arm.

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