Update Your Ruby Slippers

A quick, fall wardrobe refresh is as easy as a burgundy accessory

Hello, Gorgeous!

Quite a few of you have been mentioning the fact that it feels harder to find stylish and affordable clothing that match your lifestyle and age group. In a post-fast-fashion world, it’s easy to find cheaply made clothing that doesn’t quite fit your body or lifestyle.

In the coming months I’ll be tapping into my network of film and TV costume designers to offer tips on updating your look as you go. In the coming weeks I’ll also be interviewing industry experts offering tips on how to update your LBD for the holidays. I’m also working on a feature on how to seasonally accessorize to look fresh and modern without buying new clothes.

Level up with burgundy accessories

If you follow runway trends, you’ll have noticed that spring and fall both featured gorgeous accessories in deep, moody reds. Not quite scarlet, not quite oxblood, but a deep almost claret clear shade of burgundy. It’s a color that works as well with your faded denim as a crisp white shirt.

A slouchy burgundy …