Wisdom from the Wardrobe

After 244 episodes of fashion debates, wardrobe dilemmas, trend predictions, and the occasional style confession, the  Wisdom From the Wardrobe  team takes a step back to look at the journey of the show itself. What began as a simple monthly conversation about clothes grew into a weekly exploration of fashion trends, personal style, wardrobe psychology, and the ever-changing relationship...

Science class meets style column this week on  Wisdom From the Wardrobe . We kick things off with Bec’s  In the News , where she introduces a fascinating innovation in fashion technology: a chalk-based mineral polymer coating that blocks UV and infrared radiation and can cool fabrics up to eight degrees. That’s right, a fabric finish designed to literally keep you cooler. When science an...

The Colors Everyone Will Be Wearing in Spring 2026 (According to Pantone)   Fashion exhibitions, fearless color, and a little bit of “menopause mayhem.” Just another stylish week on  Wisdom From the Wardrobe .   We kick things off, as always, with  In the News , where Bec brings us word that the iconic Met Gala has announced its upcoming theme,  “Costume Art.”  The ex...

A 1998 Yohji Yamamoto suit. A front row seat at New York Fashion Week. And the enduring mystique of Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy.   This week on  Wisdom From the Wardrobe , we begin with  In the News  as Bec unpacks the buzz around the upcoming TV drama  Love Story , inspired by John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy. In a fashion moment that felt almost cinematic, V...

Sequins on ice? Absolutely. Sequins at brunch? …maybe not.   On this episode of Wisdom From the Wardrobe, we kick things off in In the News with a look at the jaw-dropping Olympic figure skating costumes, intricate, hand-embellished masterpieces costing anywhere from $3,500 to $8,000 each (and skaters need three!). It’s performance dressing at its most dazzling, and a reminder that sometimes...

Winter may not always be dramatic, but the style slump is real. In this episode of  Wisdom From the Wardrobe , we tackle that familiar moment when getting dressed starts to feel repetitive, heavy, and just a little uninspired. We open with our In the News segment recapping the 2026 Grammys, sharing our thoughts on who wore what and the rise of increasingly “undressed” red carpet looks before...

In Part Two of The Style Reset: How to Dress for the Life You’re Actually Living, the conversation shifts from lifestyle alignment to something far more personal: closet guilt. The Style Reset continues, and this time the conversation goes deeper. In this follow-up episode of Wisdom From the Wardrobe, we move beyond identifying how you actually live and into one of the biggest obstacles standing b...

New year, new perspective — but no pressure to reinvent yourself. In this episode of Wisdom From the Wardrobe, we kick off The Style Reset: How to Dress for the Life You’re Actually Living, a conversation designed to make getting dressed feel easier, more intentional, and far less frustrating.   We start, as always, with our In the News segment, recapping the Golden Globes red carpet and who...

As the year wound down, we took a thoughtful, and honest look at what style gave us in 2025, and what we’re officially leaving behind. This final episode of the year starts, as always, with In the News, where Bec breaks down a thought-provoking article asking, “Why can’t fashion see what it’s doing to women?” The conversation sets the tone for a deeper reflection on how fashion messaging, trends,...

This week on Wisdom From The Wardrobe, the team kicks things off with Bec’s “In the News” segment, where one classic shoe staple officially takes a backseat. According to current fashion chatter, black pumps are now considered nearly unnoticeable, and the color quietly stepping into the spotlight this winter is white. From crisp bright white to soft ivory and ecru, the trend isn’t about matching t...

On this episode of  Wisdom From The Wardrobe , the team turns its attention from getting dressed to setting the scene. Bec kicks off the episode with an “In the News” segment that feels perfectly timed, spotlighting one of the biggest holiday decorating trends of the season: the return of the “Ralph Lauren Christmas.” Think cozy, traditional luxury with rich textures like velvet and wool...

On this episode of Wisdom From The Wardrobe, Bec delivers the “In the News” with a story that proves fashion doesn’t always take itself too seriously. Enter the unexpected collaboration between BEIS and Chipotle: an eleven-piece luggage and accessories collection designed, apparently, to transport Chipotle to any destination effortlessly and chicly. From a napkin sling to a burrito-inspired crossb...

This episode of  Wisdom From The Wardrobe, the team opens with Bec’s “In the News” segment, spotlighting Burberry’s latest marketing campaign, and its refreshingly relatable message: luxury lives in every moment. Featuring iconic British stars like Olivia Colman stepping into very ordinary roles, including working behind the counter at a classic fish and chips shop, the campaign reminds...

This week on Wisdom From The Wardrobe, the team opens with an In the News, and this one definitely raised a few eyebrows. Skims had unveiled faux hair micro-string thongs; yes, essentially their take on the classic merkin, and the collection sold out almost instantly. The crew embarks on their usual sense of humor with this unexpected launch that created quite a stir.   From there, the focus...

On this episode of Wisdom From The Wardrobe, the team kicks off the conversation with Pamela’s “In the News” update, highlighting Manolo Blahnik’s Marie Antoinette Capsule Collection. Think opulence, history, and a touch of whimsical extravagance, exactly the kind of fashion moment that sets the tone for a lively discussion.   From there, the crew turns to the style myths that continue to swi...

This week on Wisdom from the Wardrobe, we kick things off with a classic, but not in the way you’d expect. Bec brings us the latest trend watch:  “Americana Reboot.”  Think Rebel Without a Cause, but swap James Dean for James Clean. We're talking aged Levi’s, cowboy boots, and fresh-faced mustaches. It’s rugged vintage meets sterile chic; and not just on celebs, but in everyday style sce...

This week on Wisdom from the Wardrobe, we laced up (literally) with a brand-new trend; the “Sneakerina.” It’s the unexpected mashup of a sneaker and a ballet flat, proving you can plié and power-walk your way through fashion. We’re still debating whether you should wear them to dance class or brunch, but one thing’s for sure: they’re trying to make the balletcore trend street-chic. Then came...

From Goodwill to runway glam, this week’s episode of  Wisdom from the Wardrobe  kicks off with a viral fashion fairytale. Designer Evan Hursh turned a thrift-store dress into custom couture and set off a chain reaction of upcycled elegance, proving that sustainable fashion and style creativity are a match made in Goodwill heaven.   After plenty of “oh wow” moments and DIY daydreams,...

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Are These Shoes Genius or Hideous? That’s the question kicking off this week’s episode of Wisdom from the Wardrobe! The team laces up for a lively debate over the New Balance 1906L  “Snoafer” , part sneaker, part loafer, all conversation starters. Some shoes you wear, others you dissect endlessly… and you can bet the crew had opinions. Of course, Bec takes things a step further (pun intended)...

The Wisdom from the Wardrobe crew is back with a front row seat to fashion’s future! This week, the team kicks things off with their “In the News” segment straight from an unexpected runway before diving into the standout looks and themes for Fall/Winter 2025 trend report. From shape-shifting silhouettes and romantic revivals to textured fuzz, statement pearls, and tricked-out trenches, the season...

Lights, cameras, color action! This week on Wisdom from the Wardrobe, we kick things off Hollywood-style with a red carpet rundown of the 2025 Emmy Awards, who wore what, which looks wowed, and the standout style moments that had our stylist team talking. From fashion hits to near misses, our “In the News” segment proves that awards season always delivers plenty of wardrobe wisdom.   Then, we...

This week on Wisdom From The Wardrobe we start with a little fashion news: for the first time in 30 years, American Vogue has a new head of editorial content. Chloe Malle, previously at the helm of Vogue.com and co-host of The Run-Through podcast, steps into the role, handpicked by Anna Wintour herself who’s not going anywhere by the way.   As summer fades and fall takes center stage, the sty...

This week on Wisdom from the Wardrobe, the team nails it; literally, by starting with a quick dip into the latest manicure trends. From shiny Jelly Nails to biodegradable stick-on nails made from all-natural ingredients (yes, straight from the labs at the Atlas Institute, University of Colorado), beauty innovation is at your fingertips quite literally!   Then it’s time to raid the closet and...

This week on Wisdom from the Wardrobe ,  the team is letting us know we are in Preppy Purgatory as the revival of preppy style is apparently upon us, only this time it’s less “country club crisp” and more “muted collegiate chic.” With a 66% surge in popularity, it looks like polos, pleats, and penny loafers are making a polished comeback, but without shouting “quiet luxury” or blasting “loud...