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What “Flattering” Really Means — And Why I’m Retiring the Word
Why I stopped using the word “flattering” in my wardrobe advice. A deeper look at how language affects how we ...
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Real Life, Real Clothes
Outfit ideas and solutions for everyday situations — parent-teacher conferences, work trips, date nights, farmers markets, and other real-life events.
4 essays
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The Work Trip Packing List No One Gives You
Practical three-day work trip packing guide for real women — one carry-on only, zero ironing, Midwest-to-anywh...
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Date Night, Des Moines: What Real Women Actually Wear
Crowdsourced from real Des Moines women and my consulting clients: practical, confident date night outfits tha...
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Parent-Teacher Conference, Dressed Like Yourself
Three real, practical outfits for parent-teacher conferences that feel like you — not stuffy, not overly casua...