While some call it superstition, the color of your underwear on Valentine’s Day can at least usher in the type of romantic luck you hope to cultivate in the year ahead. Renowned fashion psychologist Dr. Dawnn Karen, former professor at FIT, conducted a study on the power of red, surveying 115 people who were viewed differently based on their backgrounds and where on their body (or in their outfit) they wore the shade. While Dr. Karen didn’t incorporate underwear specifically, she found the effect of red to be astounding, significantly impacting how passersby interpret someone’s levels of promiscuity and attractiveness.
Sorry, Black Pants—This Trend Is Making Basic White T-Shirts Look 10x Cooler for 2026
If you’re a fan of the plain white T-shirt, don’t worry, I am too. It’s a piece that is truly a necessity for everyone’s closets. The main issue many might have with building an outfit with a white tee is how plain it can look. While I love my white tees, I’ve been looking for ways to make them look more interesting with my 2026 outfits, and Lori Harvey recently stepped out in a pant trend that does just that.
I’m a Fashion Editor—Here’s What I Predict It Girls Will Be Wearing (and Buying) in February
As a fashion editor, being chronically online is mandatory. A New Year’s resolution to quit social media or stop online shopping is impossible for me, as I need constant awareness of the fashion set’s latest obsessions, current attire, and emerging must-have items. This knowledge is essential for my daily reporting and for answering the inevitable texts from friends and family asking, “What are the cool-girl items everyone is wearing right now?” I always have a ready answer, often preemptively.
Spotted at Sundance: Elizabeth Debicki Wore $145 Boots That Are Miraculously Still in Stock
The film festival circuit includes stops in Cannes and Venice, where celebrities go all out with glitzy and glamorous red carpet looks, but the Sundance Film Festival is a whole different vibe. Held during the middle of winter in snowy Park City, Utah, the high-altitude event is decidedly more casual (yet no less prestigious). Instead of Versace gowns, celebrities at Sundance wear practical snow boots, cozy flannels, warm wool coats, and other wardrobe staples ideal for 20-degree weather.
Bella Hadid Just Wore the Exact Skirt Length and Fabric That’s Trending in L.A. and London
Quick: What’s the most popular skirt length right now? I’d venture to guess that you gave one of three answers: mini, midi, or maxi. Was I right? When I think about the skirt trends dominating fashion conversations, one is noticeably absent: knee-length pencil skirts. The in-between option is truly fashion’s unsung hero, never garnering as much attention as skimpy minis and flowy maxis. In my mind, a pencil skirt—specifically a leather one—that hits exactly at the kneecap is a polished compromise for anyone who doesn’t want to go ultra-short but still show off some leg.
