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Newyork
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 cutoff for wearing a two-piece.
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Newyork
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 advice on skirt length.
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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 the office. Wearing cozy sleepwear to work became a habit and soon she didn’t even bother to wear matching tops and bottoms, selecting ...
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Newyork
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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Newyork
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 fete their evening-wear collaboration.
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Newyork
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 and ear-warmers.
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Newyork
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 Sammy Gabbai started an Instagram account to share stories of Jewish solidarity. The account, Why I Wear My Star, featured posts containing ...
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Newyork
Will the Tie Ever Make a Comeback?
A reader wonders whether men’s neckties are a relic of the past.
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Newyork
Why Do Women Still Wear Stilettos?
A reader wonders why the uncomfortable and often impractical shoes have not been retired.
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Newyork
Can I Wear Cowboy Boots Without Looking Like I’m in Costume?
A reader wonders how to separate the western footwear from their mythology.
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