Fashion

The 1990s were a decade of bold experimentation, and 90s fashion has made a huge comeback in the 2010s and 2020s.

By Elena Tralwyn

For Gen Z — those born between 1997 and 2012 — fashion is less about rules and more about self-expression. These Gen Z fashion trends blend nostalgia, rebellion, and an eye for the future.

By Elena Tralwyn

Types of blue span everything from the pale tint of a baby blanket to the deep tone of a navy uniform. In color theory, blue represents calm, stability, and sometimes sadness — but the color is far from one-dimensional.

By Elena Tralwyn

Choosing the types of dresses that work for your body, your lifestyle, or even your event calendar can feel overwhelming.

By Elena Tralwyn

Hats! They’re stylish, they're practical and they've been around for thousands of years. But how many types of hats can you name?

By Ada Tseng

In the John Waters movie "Serial Mom," a murderous mom (Kathleen Turner) attacks a woman for wearing white at the wrong time of year.

By Yara Simón

Nobody wants a tailor up in their crotch taking personal measurements. But why would you when you can learn how to measure your inseam instead?

By Kristen Hall-Geisler

It's had a bumpy history over the past 100 years, going in and out fashion. But some folks never tire of its warmth.

By Carrie Whitney, Ph.D.

It's time to rethink everything you know about wearing wool. It's not just for warm clothes anymore. It's also ideal for swimwear.

By Carrie Whitney, Ph.D.

From the itty-bitty bikini to that must-have Hermès Birkin bag, these fashion favorites have names that are as iconic as the people and places that inspired them.

By Michelle Konstantinovsky

It probably won't surprise you to learn this product was developed by four guys in their 20s.

By Nathan Chandler

Fashion's most controversial garment has undergone a most fortunate evolution.

By Alia Hoyt

Men's garments are made with deep, plentiful pockets, while women are forced to stash their keys in their bra. What's wrong with this picture?

By Jesslyn Shields

As Alanis Morissette might have said, we've got one hand in our pocket - and the other is digging into our purse. Why does women's clothing often lack pockets that can hold anything?

By Melanie Radzicki McManus

You buy the right size but your shirt still bunches up. What gives?

By Alia Hoyt

Denim pants have gone from mining camps and ranches to the White House. How did they get so popular and why are sales shrinking now?

By Kathryn Whitbourne

After the celebrity struts down the red carpet in her borrowed designer gown, must she return it? And what does the designer do with it?

By Dave Roos

Finding clothes that fit when you're a tall woman is a hassle - but it's better than it used to be.

By Alia Hoyt

A new survey says many disabled people don't attend events because they can't find appropriate clothing. But some companies are working to change that.

By Alia Hoyt

The brief-style swimsuit has never caught on in puritanical America like around the world. But as baggy shorts become more popular, is this body image, or just fashion?

By Chris Opfer

Sequined dresses really stand out. So what kind of shoes best complement them?

By Sara Elliott

Colored jeans can brighten up a fall, winter, spring or summer wardrobe. What are the dos and don'ts of donning hued jeans?

By Debra Ronca

It's hard to establish a unique style when you're wearing the same thing as the person next to you. How can you set yourself apart and become your own style icon?

By Debra Ronca

Fashion is typically cyclical, but these 10 classics have never gone out of style.

By Terri Briseno

What's the look of the '00s? It's an interesting question, with an even more interesting answer: Turns out 21st-century fashion isn't as high-tech as we might have expected.

By Julia Layton