Occasion Wear
What to Wear on a First Date
Wear something you feel confident in that matches the setting. One level above the venue default is the safest approach for any first date.
Claire Maddox
Northeast style writer covering travel, occasions, and city life. Six years on regional magazines and outdoor lifestyle pubs. Tests Boston to Burlington to Portland. Learned the hard way that silk at an outdoor fall wedding is a one-time mistake.
City Guides
What to Wear in Vegas
For a Vegas trip, pack three to four outfits covering pool clubs by day, restaurants and casino floors by evening, and shows or clubs at night. Comfortable walking shoes matter more than any other piece. Day-night dress code formulas plus the shoe picks.
Occasion Wear
What to Wear to Jury Duty
Wear business casual to jury duty. A button-down with chinos or a blouse with dress pants is the right level. Bring a layer for courthouse AC.
Occasion Wear
What to Wear to a Broadway Show
Wear smart casual to Broadway. A blazer with dark jeans or a midi dress with ankle boots covers the dress code for any show, matinee or evening.
Occasion Wear
What to Wear to a Baby Shower
Wear something cheerful in soft pastels or florals. Here is exactly what to wear to a baby shower as a guest, the mom-to-be, or a male attendee.
Occasion Wear
What to Wear to Court
Business casual minimum in dark neutrals with no logos or graphics. Here is exactly what to wear to court for any type of hearing.
Occasion Wear
What to Wear to a Funeral
Dark, conservative clothing in black, navy, or charcoal. Here's exactly what to wear to a funeral for any season, setting, or dress code.
Occasion Wear
What to Wear to a Job Interview
How to dress for corporate, startup, and creative interviews with outfit formulas that match the company culture.
Occasion Wear
What to Wear to a Celebration of Life
What to wear to a celebration of life. Soft colors over black, smart casual over formal, comfortable for the long reception. Outfit formulas, shoe guide, and family-theme guidance.
City Guides
What to Wear in London in October
What to wear in London in October, from 48-60°F with near-daily rain. Outfit formulas for rainy days, museums, West End theater, and cobblestone-proof shoes.
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What to Wear in Italy in October
What to wear in Italy in October, from Rome at 72°F to Milan at 45°F. Outfit formulas by city, cobblestone-ready shoes, church dress codes, and cultural style tips.
City Guides
What to Wear in NYC in April
What to wear in NYC in April, from 45°F early month to 68°F late April. Layering for rain, subway heat, cherry blossoms, and walking 10+ miles a day.