

Vanessa Friedman
Posts

Why Don’t People Dress Up to Go Out Anymore?
The informality that dominates in most public spaces today has been brewing for quite some time, our critic explains, and speaks to a broader cultural...

Can You Wear Brown Shoes with Blue Pants?
Our fashion critic discusses the evolution of dress codes, including how rules — like one discouraging brown shoes with blue or black trousers — can...

The Ball Gowns of Trump’s New ‘Golden Age’
Melania and Ivanka Trump and Usha Vance wore a pastiche of bygone eras — perhaps a glimpse of what they hope the future looks like.

Melania Trump’s Inauguration Fashion Statement
Inauguration fashion statements from the first lady — as well as the second.

Alternatives to Leggings: What Other Comfortable Pants Can I Wear?
Our fashion critic proposes alternative pant styles to a reader searching for a comfortable yet fashionable replacement to leggings in public.