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May 18, 2022 at 02:30AM Believe it or not, the tank top is having quite the renaissance this summer. Sure, it’s never really gone out of style, but it’s making a comeback in a major way, thanks to the rise of ‘90s and '00s wardrobe nostalgia. A tank is a great layering piece, and it also looks minimal and put together with both jean shorts and sweatpants. It walks the line perfectly between loungewear and a full outfit. Basically, if you don’t have a favorite tank top, now’s the time to shop. From classic ribbed styles to scoop necks and racer-backs, these 12 tank tops are winners in our books. They’re flattering and perfect for layering. The hardest part might just be choosing a favorite. Related: 17 Tropical Dresses You Can Wear All Summer Long Continue Reading… Author India Yaffe | citywomen.co Selected…

May 18, 2022 at 02:15AM When it comes to comfortable pants, you shouldn’t have to sacrifice comfort for style. We’re making it a goal to invest in more pants and trousers that are not only bearable to wear all day long but also look good. If you’re not quite sure where to start, we’d recommend any of these 10 pairs. Whether you’re looking for something you can rock around the house, take on date night, or even to the office, we’ve got you covered on all fronts. The best part: prices start at just $40, so you can get something in your budget], too. We’re especially loving all the wide-leg trousers, and lightweight styles for summer. Keep reading to shop them all and find your favorite picks. Related: Trust Us - Suits Are Going to Be Everywhere This Spring Continue Reading… Author India…

May 18, 2022 at 01:30AM Resuming its regular May schedule, the 2022 Cannes Film Festival is back with its annual celebration of fashion and film. The event typically attracts a glamorous crowd of A-list celebrities, who will dress to the nines for their appearance on the red steps. After a cancellation in 2020 due to the pandemic, the festival returns in its full fashion glory, and the looks will surely reflect that. With jury stars like Deepika Padukone, Rebecca Hall, Noomi Rapace, and Jasmine Trinca, plus an impressive lineup of films, the two-week festival will be an exciting one for movie buffs and style enthusiasts alike. Last year, Bella Hadid stole the show in a plunging Schiaparelli couture gown embellished with a gilded necklace that took the shape of lungs. And we expect a similar rush of adrenaline from this year’s style moments.…

May 18, 2022 at 12:50AM We want all comfortable, lightweight dresses for the summer, and there’s something so iconic about a lemon-print dress - it gives us major Italian Riviera vibes. The style is retro and classic, and if you feel like wearing something whimsical and fun, check out these 10 lemon-print dresses. From cool crochet picks to breezy cotton dresses, these are the designs you’re going to live in this summer. We’re especially into the cute minidress that’s under $50, but they’re all winners to us. Keep reading to shop our selects. Continue Reading… Author India Yaffe | citywomen.co Selected by CWC

May 18, 2022 at 12:20AM Macy’s is on a mission to give more apparel options to Black sororities - a market that’s been historically underserved. Members of sororities Zeta Phi Beta, Alpha Kappa Alpha, Delta Sigma Theta, and Sigma Gamma Rho attend events and conventions long after college, but finding the perfect dress or suit in the sororities’ specific color combinations is anything but easy. Luckily, Macy’s, in partnership with Kasper, is changing this with a line of apparel created just for these sororities. The idea originated from 32-year-old WyQuasia King-Thomas, a director and buyer of day dresses who herself a Zeta. “We come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and curves, and I understand the challenges we face when shopping,” King-Thomas said in an interview with Bloomberg. “I know the need and the importance of this dress collection.” Available in 200 of…

May 17, 2022 at 11:20PM “Downton Abbey” costume designer Anna Robbins returns for the second film, “Downton Abbey: A New Era,” where fans get to see the Crawleys in a new light. Still just as glamorous as ever, the British family travel to the French Riviera; because, as it turns out, Violet Crawley has inherited a villa. The atmosphere is more relaxed, with the costumes being more free-flowing and lightweight for warm weather (while still maintaining the air of elegance that the characters are known for when they’re home at Downton). Tuppence Middleton, who stars as Tom Branson’s new wife, Lucy Smith, in a quintessential 1920s wedding dress, described the sequel to Mirror, touching on the refreshing aesthetic of the costumes. “You see these characters you’re used to seeing in really formal situations, in libraries and drawing rooms and dining rooms, and all…

May 17, 2022 at 10:25PM Figuring out which summer outfits to wear might be a tougher task than you remember. For the last few years, summer style hasn’t really included much thought about “real” clothes. Most people have had their favorite sweatsuits and loungewear in heavy rotation. Now that events are happening again and travel plans are on the horizon, we’re looking to some of our favorite street style outfits for the summer fashion inspiration we need to get the ideas flowing. Summer 2022 fashion trends Many trends taking center stage right now are rooted in the latest revival of nostalgic fashion. Take, for instance, the simple pairing of a ‘90-inspired slip dress with sneakers or an '00s-era graphic T-shirt with low-rise jeans and colorful flatforms. Summer is an ideal season to experiment with classic high-low pairings as well. Style a designer staple…

May 17, 2022 at 09:20PM Lori Harvey just executed this year’s Met Gala theme at the opening ceremony of the 2022 Cannes Film Festival. Harvey hit the red carpet at Palais Des Festivals in a commanding strapless ballgown that exuded “Gilded Glamour.” The ruffled gown, which is Look 40 from Alexandre Vauthier’s Spring 2020 Couture Collection, featured a frayed bodice wrapped in layers of spooled ribbon and held together by a shimmering diamond brooch on the left hip. The voluminous skirt flared in tiers of buttery-yellow ruffles framing Harvey’s waist, reaching down to an inch above the red carpet to give us a glimpse of her pointed gold heels. She styled the look with a layered Messika Paris diamond necklace, earrings, and rings. In a sea of suits and breezy maxi dresses, Harvey illuminated the red carpet, keeping firm focus on the whimsical…

May 17, 2022 at 09:02PM Over 65 percent of the world’s clothes are manufactured in China, yet a “Made in China” label is often met with disdain or skepticism. The stigma behind the phrase is still so common, particularly in the US, that a 2020 survey of more than 1,000 US adults found that 40 percent won’t buy products made in the largest textile exporter in the world. Despite rapid advancements in China over the past few decades, stereotypes about the Chinese manufacturing industry abound, linking it to exploitative labor practices, complex trade relations with the US, and mass-produced fast fashion. Shoppers continue to assume goods made in China are of poor quality and prefer manufacturing in the West or any other Asian country. Yet the truth is, while not marketed widely, the majority of luxury fashion houses like Prada, Balenciaga, and Coach…