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Remember the 2:1 Waist/Neck Rule
Shopping secondhand can unearth some truly incredible, unique pieces to add to your wardrobe. But the truth is that it often takes a lot more effort than shopping the new arrivals at your favorite department store. Which is why I absolutely flipped when Assistant Editor Delia Curtis taught me this wild hack for buying pants without needing to try them on. “The trick says that typically the circumference of your neck doubled will likely be the circumference of your waist. With that in mind, the rule states that if you hold the waist of a pair of pants up to your neck and the ends meet together with little to no room between the edges of the waist, the pants should fit.” It may sound too bonkers to be true, but according to the experts (and my own personal field testing), it really does work.

Try the Three-Color Rule
Three really does seem to be the magic fashion number, doesn’t it? Yet another tip that demonstrates the power of trios, the Three-Color Rule came to me via stylist Ellie Richards, who specializes in fashion psychology, and whose TikTok post expertly breaks down everything you need to know. Basically, when building an outfit, you should stick to only three colors: pick one dominant color to set the overall tone of your look, a secondary color to complement the primary and then a third, accent color to add contrast and a visual “pop.

Mix Your Weekend and Work Wear like a Pro Katie Holmes
The idea of distinct wardrobe sections for different aspects of your life—work, weekend, date night—has been slowly but surely dissipating. And while I still don’t recommend wearing your denim cutoffs or cutout tank top to the office, you can (and should) find ways to style your workwear for off-duty hours. After all, if you’re going to spend your hard-earned money on the best wide-leg trousers, you should also get maximum use out of them. And no one provides better inspo for mixing business with pleasure than Katie Holmes.

Don’t Hang Your Sweaters (And Other Clothing Care No-No’s)
One of the best secrets to looking fab at all times is knowing the right way to care for and store all the items in your wardrobe. Don’t hang your sweaters, avoid the dryer when you can, don’t overdo it on the laundry detergent, learn the proper way to care for leather, admit that sometimes hand washing really is worth the time and effort—these are the little dollops of knowledge that will ensure your wardrobe stays looking and feeling as dreamy as the day you brought each item home.