While many of 2019s most-popular fashion trends didnt feel quite right for the life of stay-at-home orders and social distancing that followed (I definitely wasnt wearing a tailored vest, for example), 2020 and 20201 brought with them a slew of new outfit phenomenons (hello, the nap dress ), and theres one in particular that Ill remain grateful for: the matching sweatsuit. As a freelance fashion writer, I was always a big fan of sporting my pajamas while conducting phone interviews and writing stories from the comfort of my own abode. And, now that some in-person meetings, events and coffee dates are still being replaced by virtual Zoom calls, my WFH wardrobe is as relevant as ever. Luckily, the sweatsuit happens to be a comfy PJ-adjacent look thats appropriately conducive for wearing during a day full of important Zoom meetings -- aka its just a hair more elevated than ...

When celebrities first started wearing pin tops earlier this summer, we were skeptical. How is a top held together by a barely-there slice of metal supposed to provide any type of chest support, let alone coverage The more people that debuted the trend , the more questionable it became -- blame the many underboob sightings -- especially to those whose busts need more than an inconsequential pin to remain in place. But just when we were preparing to file pin tops under fashion trends best left to the A-list, designers during NYFW endorsed the trend. Or rather, they introduced a wearable alternative: tiny cardigans. We first noticed this seasons crop of tiny cardigans at Maryam Nassir Zadehs latest show, in the form of a cyan blue sheer blouse with a tie around the neck, layered on top of a black triangle bikini top. Two days later, the shrunken style was spotted on the r...

As the old adage goes, when it rains, it pours, and now your feet are soaking wet. Just kidding, thats not the actual saying but the sentiment about being prepared with reliable rain boots is more likely true than not. Thats the thing about rain boots -- theyre out of sight and out of mind (and not really on your fashion shopping list) until you find yourself trapped under a shabby awning while torrential downpour cascades around you. You look down at your water-resistant shoes that are absolutely going to get destroyed and you think, Well, here goes nothing as you make a run for it. Dont let this happen to you. Instead, peruse our Hype Machine guide to the best rain boots for women, featuring highly-rated, all-time customer faves as recommended by people who have actually trekked out in storms. We hope that this roundup helps you secure at least one pair of tried-and-true, 100%...

Our wardrobes are gearing up for the ol seasonal switcheroo: tank tops will become a base layer to knitted sweaters; mini skirts will go into hibernation so high-waisted jeans can once again run free; close-toed boots and ballet flats will take the reins back from comfortable sandals . Since were folks who spend our days scouring the interwebs for cool stuff to recommend, you can be certain that the Refinery29 Shopping team is already taking stock of all the fall fashion picks were eyeing for our own carts. Curious to know whats on our stylish editors minds, I went straight to our shared Slack chat to ask: What are the items on your ultimate fall fashion wishlist. The teams answers did not disappoint, revealing a whole bucket of insider shopping intell on meticulously vetted fashion gems for the season ahead. Were edging towards earth-toned clothing, bringing denim back, and buildin...

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 13: Cara Delevingne attends 2021 Costume Institute Benefit - In America: A Lexicon of Fashion at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on September 13, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Sean Zanni/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images) On September 13, as the star-studded Met Gala 2021 was in full swing on New York Citys Upper East Side, Luna Matatas was in her Toronto home nearly 500 miles away, stewing. When shed opened Twitter that night, shed found herself tagged by users pointing her to a picture of the model Cara Delevingne, who was wearing a white vest emblazoned with red lettering spelling out Peg the Patriarchy --a phrase that Matatas says she coined in 2015, and filed to have trademarked in Canada in 2017 (the trademark was approved in 2018). Matatas didnt have any idea that Delevingne would be wearing an outfit incorporating the phrase, and ...

Clothing is a cultural touchstone for communities around the world. Traditional ceremonies, from weddings to quinceañeras, revolve around a particular garment thats meant to represent not only the occasion, but the history behind it. The sari -- a traditional garment worn by women in South Asia -- is one of the most recognizable. And while saris hold a significant cultural value, designer Sheena Sood is trying to give them new life through the simple act of upcycling. Ive been thinking a lot about ways to repurpose this material that a lot of us may have but we wear only once, says Sood, the founder of New York-based indie label abacaxi , named after the Portuguese word for pineapple and known for its bold colors and handcrafted techniques. Last month, Sood launched the Up-Sari Set , a new line of matching sets made from upcycled vintage saris from India. Each set comes w...

Thanks largely in part to TikTok and the natural human response of when the going gets tough, the tough seek comfort, 90s style has had a stronger hold on fashion than the hair gel keeping a boy-band frontmans curls intact. This fall, its (still) all aboard the nostalgia train, with a new denim collection from H&M that combines sentimental styling and a thoroughly modern focus on sustainability. Made from 100% recycled denim fabrics with a baggy fit and DIY patchwork details, the 10-piece range also uses partly recycled metal zippers and trims, washes free from harmful chemicals, and dyes that save up to 95% more water versus conventional processes. Ahead, prepare to get misty-eyed over every trucker jacket and tapered jean from the drop, because some things really are better the second time around. Like what you see How about some mo...