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Rules to break, according
to a jewelry designer
"Pearls are no longer a formal
accessory saved for special
occasions. We're seeing them
paired with ripped denim and
graphic tees. Plus, statement
jewelry is on the rise—fewer
one-and-done pieces like the bib
necklaces and chandelier earrings
we wore in the early 2000s, and
more mixing metals and playing
with textures. Fashion from head
to toe is becoming far more about
personal expression than it is
about 'fitting in.'"—Leah Yard,
Leah Yard Designs
Every day is casual Friday, according
to a men's clothing store CEO
"It's becoming more and more acceptable to dress down
the formal look. For example, instead of a full two- or
three-piece suit, we are seeing gentlemen wear jeans or
chinos coupled with a sport jacket or blazer."
— Zahir Rajani, Rajani Bespoke
The most versatile
item of clothing, according
to a restaurateur
"Definitely a blazer of any sort!
You can throw on a blazer over
jeans and white kicks for a
youthful and fun vibe, or pair it
with a dressier pant or skirt,
pop on some heels and feel
like a boss babe."
—Amelie Nguyen, Anh and Chi
Matching work and wardrobe,
according to an interior designer
"Professionally, my style matches my design
sensibility. I design with a classic and clean-lined
basis and then add interesting or sculptural
elements throughout the home, and my wardrobe
is a collection of good-quality basics that I
enrich with jewelry or pops of colour."
—Lindsay Eby, Lindsay Eby Interiors
Building confidence inside and out,
according to a personal shopper
"As you discover your own style and dress
in a way that is congruent with who you are
and how you feel, your confidence grows.
That's what others will perceive from you,
more than just what you are wearing."
— Jutta Aikäs, Hudson's Bay
