Given the current economic situation, my allowance for new clothes and shoes has shrunk as the cost for things like food and gas has grown. Since many of us are in the same boat, my editor at NWsource challenged me to outfit myself with 10 fall essentials -- a coat, boots, jeans, a purse, a top, a skirt, a layering T-shirt or tank, a belt, a hat and tights -- for $500 or less.
By Alison Brownrigg | September 11, 2008
You don't need Stacy and Clinton of "What Not to Wear" to tell you that expertly fit and wonderfully maintained clothing is one of the top secrets of the truly well dressed. But that doesn't mean that you should drop off your favorite clothes or shoes with just anyone. That's why we've compiled a list of some of Seattle's finest wardrobe service professionals, based on the recommendations of local shopping experts and shopkeepers.
By Scout Colmant | September 11, 2008
Seattleites are not only independent thinkers, we're pretty savvy shoppers. We keep our eye on the trends, but we don't always follow them. We understand that fashion is fickle, so when a trend saunters in from New York or Los Angeles, we ask ourselves a few questions: Is it fashionable without being fussy? Does it fit our lifestyle, as well as our budget? And is it as at home at the office as it is at our favorite restaurant?
By Alison Brownrigg | September 11, 2008
