Manual of Style Articles Archive

sheer purple dress with white flowerHot New Summer Color: Purple

Violet Femmes: Only purple has both royal roots and rock cred (ask Prince!)
woman in bright red dressMC Readers Try the Trend: Whites & Brights

Stylewise, do yourself a solid and slip into a short, sweet, eye-catching summer frock.
patent leather bags and shoes in bright colorsThe Hottest Summer Bags and Shoes

Gleam on in posh patents, slinky chains, and fiery hues.
black knee length skirt with black bow across waistHot Summer Trend: Bows

Stay in the loop with the season's most ladylike embellishment.
40s fashion trend femme fataleThe Lady is a Vamp

The femme fatale is on the prowl as '40s style slinks into fashion.
bright colored cocktail dressesBright Summer Cocktail Dresses

Fluorescent, fluid, frozen-cocktail colors . . . that’s what summer fancy is all about.
sheer clothes fashion trendSexy Styles for Summer

There's a sweet nothingness to summer's see-through fabrics
swimsuits for a petite figureSwimsuits for a Petite Body Shape

Hothouse pinks and tiny prints make a big style statement.
swimsuits for a curvy figureSwimsuits for a Curvy Body Shape

Flaunt a full figure with retro prints and screen-queen silhouettes.
swimwear for an athletic shapeSwimsuits for an Athletic Body Shape

Toned figures score in attention-grabbing graphics and sporty cuts.
woman in pink and purple maxi dressReal Women, Real Fashion: The Maxi Dress

Take it to the max this spring with long flowing dresses.
sergio rossi shoesSo, You Really Want to Walk in These Heels?

You can walk in this season's heels — comfortably — if you follow this advice.

silver quilted bag by nicole leeThe Best Bags of the Season

We've done the shopping for you!
Complete your wardrobe with these key pieces of the season.Spring Shopping Guide

How to make the runway trends work for your shape and budget.
wild west outdoor fashionWild West Fashion Statements

Who needs Deadwood to remind us how wild the West was?
spring fashion bright colorsSpring Fashion: Tropical Punch

Bright stuff fit for garden parties
fashion for a wedding partyWhat to Wear to a Wedding

Invited to a quickie wedding? How to get photo ready — fast!

safari trend dresses14 Real Women, in 14 Real Dresses

MC readers try the trend: SAFARI.
sheer clothes fashion trendWin a trip to NYC and a $1,000 Shopping Spree!

My Favorite Spring Dress Contest
Casual classics to add to your wardrobe.100 Fashion Must-Haves

Every new trend for every budget... we've done the shopping for you!
Go for the mod look with these spring picks.Hot Spring Trend: Retro Remix

We're mod about the groovy new graphics in classic shapes.
elia zois and mariana zoisCool Guys Talk Fashion

Mostly we dress to please ourselves and impress our GFs, but here we let the guys weigh in!
101 Fashion Ideas for SpringTrend Alert: Safari Fashion Meets Park Avenue Classics

Spring's fiercest look
bright floral bb dakota skirtHot Spring Trend: Painterly Chic

Splatter yourself with strong colors and arty prints.
Make the runway trend work for you.Hot Spring Trend: Sun-Washed

The new tie-dye swaps psychedelic for subtle.