Dear Answer Angel Ellen: I thought I had heard of everything and yet … the latest runway look, I read, is hair that’s “deliberately unbrushed, unkempt, frizzy.”

Really? Am I supposed to believe this and appear in public looking like I just rolled out of bed? Is this for real? Has the whole world gone upside down?

-...Read more

For people who prefer to go barefoot, formal footwear can feel like a trap. Traditional dress shoes are often stiff, narrow, elevated and unforgiving. They may look polished, but they can also squeeze toes, restrict natural foot movement and turn a long workday, wedding or evening event into a test of endurance.

The good news is that dress ...Read more

Southwestern style has a way of feeling both grounded and expressive. It draws from desert colors, woven textures, silver jewelry, leather accents, geometric patterns and practical clothing that looks comfortable in motion. Done well, it can add warmth and character to an everyday wardrobe without feeling like a costume.

The key is balance. ...Read more

A day at a theme park with kids can be magical, exhausting and occasionally sticky. Between long walks, sudden weather changes, spilled snacks, water rides and the inevitable “Can we go on that again?” loop, what you wear can make the difference between a fun family outing and a day spent limping, overheating or digging through a bag for dry...Read more

Dear Answer Angel Ellen: I don’t like wearing “leggings,” period. Not to lounge around, not to the gym, not to exercise. They are not flattering and not practical in hot temperature zones where I spend much of my time.

Similarly, shorts call attention to areas I would prefer not to show in public.

So, what are my options...Read more

Dear Answer Angel Ellen: What is the protocol for showing your naked toes in sandals?

--Francesca T.

Dear Francesca: Common sense and brutal honesty.

Our feet are in hiding much of the year so their appearance is easy to hide or forget about. Take a good hard look and if your toes are ungroomed or plain ugly,...Read more

LONDON — Only in recent years have we become more clued-up on skincare ingredients.

The majority of us now know what to look for. Components like retinol, acids and vitamin C are a few actives that we’ve been informed can give clinic-level results from the comfort of your bathroom.

But alongside the booming beauty market, prescription ...Read more

Dear Answer Angel Ellen: I have a total of three pairs of blue denim jeans, which I wear a lot and am happy with. What I don’t understand is why women have whole “wardrobes” of jeans in various shades and washes and fit and length and whatnot.

More specifically, a Gap online ad landed in my inbox for “horseshoe” jeans...Read more

Not every dramatic outfit belongs at a convention, and not every piece of cosplay needs to stay in a storage bin until October.

For people who love expressive clothing, the line between costume and everyday wardrobe has become more flexible. A velvet jacket, lace-up boots, a pocket watch necklace, a dark flowing skirt or a waistcoat with brass ...Read more