Forget boring grays and blacks: This winter, turn to deep greens, blues, and plums for a classic look that feels seasonally appropriate but still colorful. Pair a dark green sweater with a complementing plum bag and throw in a touch of turquoise to give the palette a jolt. And be daring with proportions by pairing a mini box-pleated skirt with slim over-the-knee boots to give the winter coat a little more edge.
It's easy to ignore your budget when it comes to holiday shopping. Yes, there are the presents that you end up buying for everyone (along with those sale finds for yourself), but there are the other big and little things that add up: Shipping gifts, travel costs, groceries for parties, etc. So really, it's safe to say that most of us go beyond our budgets. When that's the case, it can be hard trying to justify loading up on decorations. After all, they are seasonal. You have to store them. And there are lots of tacky things out there.
We hate to admit it, but our grandmothers had way better style than we do.
Seriously. Between their decidedly dressed-up casual wear to their to-die-for accessories, it seems that we've lost a bit of the glamour that came so naturally back in the day. We happen to be of the belief, however, that there are some vintage looks that could -- and should -- make a comeback.
Here are our top 10 picks for some classic styles from our grandmothers' era we'd like to bring back:
