Somewhere down the line I realized that women don’t dress for men but rather for women. I think, for the most part, guys don’t really care what we’re wearing as long as we’re there and paying attention to them. They don’t know what high-waisted pants are or that wedged heels are back in for summer, they just know that we wear clothes and we usually look pretty hot wearing them. I’m not saying that they don’t appreciate the effort that we take time out of our day to look nice for a date or a party, but they’re not really analyzing the outfit like women do. Guys say things like, “You look amazing!” Girls say something like, “I love that necklace!” Girls look at the detail, men look at the big picture. (Ah, and it’s true for relationships in general with men!)

While men don’t pay too much attention to our wardrobe, I will say that there a a few things that we can wear (or not wear for that matter) that will make his heart flutter. I have gathered this list from 1) personal experience, 2) magazine articles I’ve been reading since I was 13 and 3) romantic comedies. And while these 9 options are a surefire way to get any guy to drool a little, the most important thing a girl can wear is confidence!

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Katie is finishing up her undergrad at North Central College in Naperville, Illinois. She enjoys wasting hours on Facebook and tweeting things no one cares about. When asked the question, “Do you do marathons?” She promptly responds, “Of course! Which show?” Follow her @KatieGarrity! Or read her personal blog where she talks about Ryan Gosling and hummus a lot here! 

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“I have nothing to wear!” How many times have we stared at a closet full of clothes and said those exact words while our friend or mom rolled their eyes? If you’re like me, when a special occasion or holiday rolls around, some plain old piece of clothing lurking in the back of my closet just isn’t going to cut it. I need something new! Whatever, I think I use the holidays as an excuse to buy a new dress/outfit, and New Year’s Eve is no exception.

If you’re heading out to the bars, clubs or any party this December 31st, and you’re still raiding your closet (and your BFF’s closet) for the perfect New Year’s Eve dress to no avail, we’ve compiled 10 dresses from all over the web that could be just what you’re looking for. Read More »

Even for the most outgoing, meeting your significant other’s parents can be a really intimidating experience. You never know exactly what to expect: if they’re going to be a bit, well…different, or maybe they’ll be just like your parents (only cooler).  The best thing EVER is when there is a language barrier (seriously, it’s a struggle).

My favorite is the inevitable grilling you always receive, whether it’s intentional or not, it’ll happen. What’s your life plan? Should you tell the parents the real way you two met—at a sloppy fraternity dance party, or explain it was a chance meeting at the library instead? And so on and so forth. So many questions… so so many.

So arm yourself with this appropriate dress (read: stylish but with no cleavage or serious thigh action), pick up some flowers for mom and chocolates for dad and march right on over to the family dinner and charm ‘em. Let’s hope it goes over smoothly, remember: you can’t milk a cat, geniuses pick the color green and being careless about an open flame will not win you any points. Now that that’s covered and you’ve snagged the dress, you’re all set.

Check out this Shoshanna number, pair it with black flats and blazer! Read More »

Getting dressed to go to class is a breeze. Sweats? Check. Hoodie? Check. Uggs? Check. But getting dressed to go to a party is a whole different story. Your full closet never seems to have anything you want to wear! That doesn’t mean you should lose hope, give up and stop going out.

Instead check out CollegeFashion’s latest post on what to wear and bring to a college party, plus three cute fall-appropriate college party outfit ideas. Click here to see your cute campus-approved looks!

A cold beer, boho-style, Vanessa Hudgens licking “white chocolate” off her fingers, The Strokes blasting from a mile away…You have arrived at one of the many music festivals throughout the year! Coachella, Lollapalooza, Bonnaroo, Austin City Limits and South by Southwest (to name a few) have just passed us by or are soon to be approaching as the summer heat picks up! Check out this guide to surviving a music festival if you’re game to stand out in a crowd, dig your hands into some yummy foods and drink drink drink! (…And by that I mean stay hydrated, obviously).

Music Fest-Style: Go Boho-Chic or Boho-Grunge
Camilla Belle and Kate Bosworth are masters of Boho-Chic, while Drew Barrymore and Miley Cyrus are pro’s of Boho-Grunge. For either look, depending on how you pair your pieces, you can achieve these styles with Music-Fest staples: Read More »

This morning I was dangerously close to missing my train into NYC for my internship. So late, in fact, that I had to sprint from my car, up the stairs, and onto the train platform to hurl myself through the train doors about a second before they closed behind me, leaving me panting and sweating in front of a group of polished businessmen. (Always a good way to start the day.) It wasn’t because I had pressed snooze one too many times, or because I had lost track of time. No, I was late because of something much more important:

I was searching for the perfect outfit.

I wish I could say this was the first time my fashion situation put me well behind schedule, but that wouldn’t even be close to true. It’s more like it happens about once a week, and on at least two occasions per month I actually DO miss my train. And this is because when it comes to my internship, almost nothing is more important than wearing something cute. Yes, I get more stressed about what I’m wearing than I do about the actual work and reporting I have to do.

Don’t get me wrong – I’m serious about doing a good job at work. But honestly, if I don’t like my outfit, I am a LOT less motivated to be at my internship. It may sound slightly pathetic to some people, but looking good really is extremely important when you work in one of the fashion capitals of the world, and that’s even more true when you work in the magazine industry. Magazines are usually more casual than your typical office, which is a nice perk, but also opens you up to endless wardrobe possibilities. My office is particularly casual, with editors wearing anything from tight dresses and sky-high heels to jeans and a sweatshirt. And while those options are nice to have, who really wants to wear a sweatshirt to work in NYC? I don’t, especially when practically every girl I see walk by me on Sixth Avenue looks like they’ve just stepped out of the pages of Vogue. Read More »

A colorful graphic tee (like the Henry Holland ones above) will make your outfit stand out. However, if it’s not usually your style, it can be hard to incorporate one into your ensemble without looking too casual, too punky, or like you’re trying too hard.

Below are a few examples for different ways to rock the graphic tee. You can pair one with dressier items for a more glam look, or work it with some basic jeans and fun accessories for the more casual version. Whatever you do, have fun with it. These shirts aren’t mean to be taken seriously. Read More »