Monday, January 13, 2020

Is your kid a fussy dresser?

Do you sometimes feel you spend more time dressing your kid than raising them? Most kids are not just fussy eaters but fussy dressers as well.

चर्चा में तापसी पन्नू की यह डार्क पिंक साड़ी, जानें क्या है खास January 13, 2020 at 08:33PM

ऐक्टिंग के अलावा अपने स्टाइल स्टेटमेंट को लेकर सुर्खियां बटोरने वालीं तापसी पन्नू एक बार फिर चर्चा में हैं। इस बार चर्चा का कारण बनी है उनकी डार्क पिंक साड़ी। आखिर ऐसा क्या है इस साड़ी में? जानें यहां:

5 celeb-inspired date night outfits

Going out for a date is an exciting experience but it always comes with an inevitable burden of what to wear. A perfect outfit will make you feel your best for the date. To give you some sartorial inspiration, we took a look at the leading ladies of Bollywood for some cute and stylish date-night outfits.

Completed trilogies for those who hate waiting for sequels

Some believe that waiting for a sequel makes one enjoy it more while some like to binge-read. For the latter, here are some completed trilogies that they can start now:

Weight loss Vs. inch loss: What's the difference?

This does not mean you are doing something wrong or have not lost weight.

Micro review: 'Dear Stranger, I Know How You Feel'

The book is a collection of 30 letters and poems for people who are feeling low to help them cope. Read the TOI Micro Review here.

Does no make-up look affect your skin?

While scrolling through your Instagram feed you must have come across the new trend of no-makeup-makeup look. But does this "no make-up" look can cause an equal amount of damage to their skin as compared to the regular makeup.

The ultimate 50-week savings challenge for 2020!

The first two weeks of 2020 is already behind us. Can you take up this challenge of saving more than a lakh of rupees in the remaining 50 weeks?

This is what you should eat on the basis of your sun sign on Makarsankranti

These Are The Wardrobe Essentials Forecasted To Go Big In 2020

Ooo, 2020! It’s a shiny new decade, still unsullied by questionable fashion choices like some of the ones we made in the previous decade. (American Apparel disco pants, we’re looking at you.) That’s not to say that 2020 won’t be marred by its own awkwardness, but at the moment the slate is clean and ripe for sartorial experimentation. Which begs the question: where to begin? 

Because we’re on the Shopping team and wardrobe decisions are life, the purchases that we make on the brink of this new decade carry a little more weight than they might for the layperson shopper. So naturally, we assembled a panel of experts to help us compile a thoughtful list of the wardrobe essentials of 2020. Think of these as conversation starters rather than a do-or-die checklist of things you need.

We consulted a variety of trusted resources; everything from hard data via the trend-forecasting scientists at WGSN to color expert Jane Boddy to the gatekeepers of what’s actually going to be in stores this upcoming year — Nordstrom’s senior fashion director Shannon Schaefer and Net-a-Porter global buying director Elizabeth von der Goltz.

And naturally, we turned around in our swivel chairs to consult the folks we really trust — our very own fashion team. So what the heck are we buying in 2020? Click through to see our shopping list, and more importantly, the rationale behind each choice. Happy browsing.
 
At Refinery29, we’re here to help you navigate this overwhelming world of stuff. All of our market picks are independently selected and curated by the editorial team. All product details reflect the price and availability at the time of publication. If you buy something we link to on our site, Refinery29 may earn commission.
We’ve been calling it for months now, and the results are finally in: the trench coat is poised to once again reign (rain?) supreme in 2020. Global trend forecasting agency WGSN reports that there were twice as many of the throwback military outerwear on the 2020 runways than the previous year. “The trench is a staple this year and beyond,” says Nordstrom’s Senior Fashion Director Shannon Schaefer. “It elevates every outfit.”



Reformation Holland cotton-blend twill trench coat, $, available at Net-A-Porter


Universal Standard Tirsa Trench Coat, $, available at Universal Standard


Leith Faux Patent Leather Trench Coat, $, available at Nordstrom
“For this winter and spring, I love the look of short culottes (or long shorts, depending on your perspective) paired with knee-high boots,” says Refinery29 Director of Fashion and Culture Gabrielle Korn. “There’s something very chic about looking like you’re ready to jump on a horse at any moment, plus it’s a perfect way to make cropped wide-leg pants appropriate for cold weather.”



Mango Pleated bermuda shorts, $, available at Mango


Massimo Dutti Check Wool Culottes, $, available at Massimo Dutti


Simply Be Tailored Culottes, $, available at ASOS
We weren’t surprised when Gabrielle told us that “shoulder pads will really return in full swing this year.” (If you haven’t read her paean to a certain padded muscle tank, get caught up now.) “Exaggerating the shape of your shoulder is such a fun way to play with proportion, and it’s very flattering. It instantly makes an outfit look more pulled-together.”

PAIGE Sevilla Thong Bodysuit, $, available at Shopbop


Reformation Belfort Top, $, available at Reformation


Nanushka Pink Lais Draped Dress, $, available at SSENSE
The Guardian just published a must-read interview with Danish trend forecaster Li Edelkoort, who, among many other gems, assured readers that the voluminous, mega-sleeve “romantic” dress isn’t going anywhere in 2020, calling the silhouette “beguiling.” A report shared with us by global trend forecasting agency WGSN backs this up, reporting that while the momentum of the puff-sleeve poplin top may have stalled, the trend “has continued [its] steady rise across dresses,” and that “trapeze [styles] will continue as a volume trend driver.” (This won’t surprise anyone who noticed the preponderance of shoulder volume at this year’s Golden Globes.)


Topshop Green Check Taffeta Maxi Dress, $, available at Topshop


Anthropologie Anthropologie Jane Textured Babydoll Tunic, $, available at Anthropologie


Ganni Seersucker Check Dress, $, available at Need Supply Co
Bless the powers that be at Net-a-Porter for making official what we’ve always known: that doubling down on denim — for the look that we so lovingly refer to as the “Canadian tuxedo” — is neat, easy, and cool. “We invested in rigid denim which felt smart and strong along with bleached and true-blue washes,” said global buying director Elizabeth von der Goltz. Nordstrom’s Senior Fashion Director Shannon Schaefer concurred, advising that “clean denim” — meaning dungarees of the non-distressed variety — “is a wardrobe essential this year. It’s easy to dress up or down and transition from day to night.”

Gucci Button-embellished denim jacket, $, available at Net-A-Porter

Gucci Button-embellished denim skirt, $, available at Net-A-Porter


Eileen Fisher Organic Cotton Blend Chore Jacket, $, available at Nordstrom

Eileen Fisher Organic Cotton Stretch Denim Ankle Straight Leg Jeans, $, available at Nordstrom


Levi's 501 Stretch Skinny Women's Jeans, $, available at Levi's
“On the coattails of shopping more fluidly, I've been spending more and more time in the men's accessories section and recently picked up this Samuel Ross A-Cold-Wall for Oakley utility bag,” says Senior Shopping Director Marissa Rosenblum. “A precious designer ‘It’ bag is no longer the epitome of aspirational style as we head into a decade of practicality, mobility, and resourcefulness. The cool utility men’s bag is not lacking in design and is certainly not a cheap, throw-away style, but it can be beaten up, taken anywhere, and has compartments to handle all the things we carry with us.”

Oakley by Samuel Ross Slim Bag, $, available at Oakley


Baboon Fannypack, $, available at Baboon


Timbuk2 Paper Bag Tote Backpack, $, available at Urban Outfitters
Color forecaster Jane Boddy told us that “as we move into 2020, color will continue to follow a sophisticated path, and nature-influenced tones will be really important.” (Edelkoort concurred in her interview, saying that colors would become more “subdued and melancholic” in the new decade as natural dyeing increases in popularity.) Marissa Rosenblum agrees, saying that “we’ll return to using colors that come from a more natural treatment process, like indigo, naturally pigmented cotton that has no additional toxic dyes, shades of greens, tawny reds, off-white, and browns. Vegetable roots and flower-derived hues like deeps crimsons, sunlit peachy tones, and saffron golds are the way of the future. Basically, if you look at a Renaissance painting — those are the colors we should be wearing now.”

Back Beat Co. Plant Dyed Corduroy Jumpsuit, $, available at Back Beat Co.


Faherty Natural Dyed Turtleneck, $, available at Faherty


Colorant High Waisted Pants, $, available at Antidote+
“Layering is key to surviving an East Coast winter, but doing so without looking bulky isn’t an easy feat,” says our fashion writer Eliza Huber. “That’s why I bought a dickey this winter. It provides all the perks of a sweater — especially if you get a turtleneck style like this one — without the extra bulk from sleeves. I’ve already worn mine more than a dozen times this season and I plan to continue doing so well into 2020.”

COS Cable Hybrid Knit Dickey, $, available at COS


El Ali Goods Dickey Neck Warmer, $, available at Etsy


HAMPTON DIRECT Unisex Dickies (Four-Pack), $, available at Walmart
Eliza also shares that she bought into a pair of hearty pants that will last for years. "This year, I decided to switch things up and invest in a pair of leather pants rather than jeans, and I’m so happy that I did — I can wear them into the spring and next fall, too; since they will last forever. I bought a real pair, but the faux options are great too.”

& Other Stories Leather Kick Flare Trousers, $, available at & Other Stories


Free People Spellbound Coated Bootcut Jeans, $, available at Nordstrom Rack

Like what you see? How about some more R29 goodness, right here?

The Shopping Team’s Under-$100 MVPs

R29 Readers Confess Their Amazon Hidden Gems

The Top Home Trends To Try In 2020

The Newest Additions to Reformation’s Wedding Line Are Here, & We Want Everything

Figuring out what to wear to a wedding was hard enough when wedding season only lasted from May until September. Now that getting hitched during all times of year has spiked in popularity, the process is even more daunting. Luckily, Reformation is here to help. 

Today, the beloved fashion brand launched seven new wedding-ready dress styles, from formal gowns for a black-tie affair to casual midis that could be worn on any occasion. What makes this collection special, though, is its seasonless nature. Instead of strictly summer sundresses or holiday slips, this array works for every season, with Old Hollywood gowns, puff-sleeved maxi dresses, and pastel-colored silhouettes that could be worn all year long making it into the mix. 

In true Reformation style, the collection is also completely sustainable

In addition to dresses, this collection also includes what Reformation calls “climate credits.” In terms of carbon emissions, climate credits cancel the impact of an average wedding by supporting Gold Standard verified projects through NativeEnergy. It's an investment in global clean energy and carbon-reducing projects — all for just $160. 

Check buying a wedding gift and a wedding wardrobe off your list in one fell swoop by shopping Reformation’s 2020 wedding collection, now available on Reformation.com

At Refinery29, we’re here to help you navigate this overwhelming world of stuff. All of our market picks are independently selected and curated by the editorial team. If you buy something we link to on our site, Refinery29 may earn commission.


Reformation Daisy Dress, $, available at Reformation


Reformation Gala Dress, $, available at Reformation


Reformation Farrow Dress, $, available at Reformation


Reformation Gatsby Dress, $, available at Reformation


Reformation Eastside Dress, $, available at Reformation


Reformation Gala Dress, $, available at Reformation


Reformation Gatsby Dress, $, available at Reformation


Reformation Redford Dress, $, available at Reformation


Reformation Carraway Dress, $, available at Reformation


Reformation Farrow Dress, $, available at Reformation


Reformation Emersyn Dress, $, available at Reformation


Reformation Redford Dress, $, available at Reformation


Reformation Cancel The Wedding, $, available at Reformation

Like what you see? How about some more R29 goodness, right here?

Ashley Graham’s Inclusive Bridal Collab Is Here

Zoë Kravitz Finally Revealed Her Wedding Dress

Hilary Duff's Custom Wedding Gown Is Stunning

The Best Looks From The Critics’ Choice Awards, From Zendaya To Billy Porter

The 2020 Critics’ Choice Awards did what other award shows this season couldn’t: nominated a diverse group of talent, including women and people of color. Not only did films and TV shows that have been severely under-recognized so far this season gain recognition (Euphoria, Us, When They See Us, and Little Women), so too did the actors, actresses, and directors who created them, making the Critics’ Choice Awards the most diverse of the 2020 award shows and the most fun to watch. 

Billy Porter, nominated for Best Actor in FX’s Pose, donned a custom two-toned Hogan McLaughlin strapless gown with faux butterfly tattoos across his chest and arms — all of which were an ode to the trans community. Zendaya, who until the Critics’ Choice Awards hadn’t garnered any award show attention for her stunning performance as Rue in HBO’s Euphoria, wore a futuristic two-piece set à la Tom Ford. Cynthia Erivo, just a few days after calling out the BAFTAs for an all-white nomination list, showed up on the red carpet wearing a mosaic-print Fendi gown and a ring dedicated to the icon she portrays in Harriet, Harriet Tubman.

All in all, last night’s award show set an example — one of inclusion — that will hopefully be followed throughout the remainder of award season. And to mark the occasion, we’ve rounded up a list of the best-dressed attendees from the night in the slideshow ahead.

Lupita Nyongo' in Michael Kors


Us star Lupita Nyong'o made a case for leather on the red blue carpet in this chocolate brown Michael Kors gown. Photo: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic.

Cynthia Erivo in Fendi


Cynthia Erivo was a ray of sunlight in this stained glass-inspired Fendi gown. Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images.

Billy Porter in Hogan McLaughlin


Billy Porter struck a Pose in a custom mint and emerald green gown courtesy of Hogan McLaughlin. To complement the dress, he painted dozens of butterflies on his arms and chest to symbolize the trans community. Photo: Steve Granitz/WireImage.

Saoirse Ronan in Erdem


Saoirse Ronan swapped her Golden Globes chainmail for a red floral frock by Erdem, proving that she can, in fact, pull off anything.Photo: Taylor Hill/Getty Images.

Zendaya in Tom Ford


Zendaya's futuristic two-piece actually drew from the past, with her breastplate (straight off Ford's Spring 2020 runway) having been inspired by Issey Miyake's 1980 breastplate of the same color. Photo: George Pimentel/WireImage.

Phoebe Waller-Bridge in Dior


On top of winning the award for Best Actress in a Comedy Series, Fleabag creator and star Phoebe Waller-Bridge also stunned on the red carpet in this black, tulle Dior gown.Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images.

Like what you see? How about some more R29 goodness, right here?

The Golden Globes Red Carpet Is Full Of Fashion

Sustainable Fashion Was All Over The Golden Globes

Billy Porter’s Golden Globes Look Was Heaven-Sent