• Universal Standard vs. Torrid: Which Plus-Size Basics Last Longer
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    Universal Standard vs. Torrid: Which Plus-Size Basics Last Longer

    04/15/2026 - By 

    Universal Standard vs. Torrid: Which Plus-Size Basics Last Longer Sixty-seven percent of American women wear a size 14 or larger — a clear majority. Yet for most of fashion retail’s history, the basics section at department stores disappeared at size 16. Two brands made it their core mission to change that, but they landed in very different places. Universal Standard launched in 2015 with premium fabrics and a size range from 00 to 40. Torrid has been running since 2001, built a loyal community of shoppers, and prices most of its basics at roughly half what Universal Standard charges. The…

  • Old Navy vs. Target Denim: Which Actually Lasts Under
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    Old Navy vs. Target Denim: Which Actually Lasts Under $50

    04/14/2026 - By 

    Old Navy vs. Target Denim: Which Actually Lasts Under $50 Old Navy denim is better — for most people, in most situations. After six years buying jeans from both stores, that’s my clear answer. The High-Waisted Pop Icon Straight and Rockstar Mid-Rise Skinny outlast anything Target has put out at the same price. But Target’s Universal Thread and Goodfellow lines are genuinely closing the gap in 2026, and for specific use cases they’re the smarter buy. So instead of the usual “both have their merits” non-answer, here’s exactly what to buy — and what to leave on the rack. Price…

  • Why Richard Mille is the Ultimate ‘Too Much Money’ Flex (And the 3 Worth Buying)
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    Why Richard Mille is the Ultimate ‘Too Much Money’ Flex (And the 3 Worth Buying)

    04/02/2026 - By 

    Most people who don’t know watches think Richard Milles look like something you’d find in a Happy Meal. I used to be one of those people. I remember sitting at a bar in Miami back in 2018—The Surf Club, if you care—and seeing this guy with a bright orange, tonneau-shaped plastic-looking thing on his wrist. I actually leaned over to my wife and whispered, “Is that a Swatch?” It was an RM 11-03 McLaren. It costs more than my first three cars combined. I felt like a complete idiot once I realized what it was, but that’s the thing about…

  • Most leggings brand names are trash and I’m tired of pretending they aren’t
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    Most leggings brand names are trash and I’m tired of pretending they aren’t

    04/01/2026 - By 

    I have spent approximately $2,400 on leggings over the last five years. That is a disgusting amount of money. It’s enough for a used Honda or a very decent vacation, but instead, it’s sitting in my dresser in various shades of ‘Midnight Navy’ and ‘Stone.’ And after all that—after the pilling, the sliding waistbands, and the sheer embarrassment of see-through fabric—I’ve realized that the name on the tag matters way more than it should. Not because of status, but because most of these names are just fundamentally annoying to say out loud. The part nobody talks about: The ‘Lulu’ problem…

  • Stop buying thin leggings: My honest guide to hiding cellulite for real
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    Stop buying thin leggings: My honest guide to hiding cellulite for real

    03/31/2026 - By 

    It was Tuesday, October 14th, 2019, at the Equinox on Bond Street. I was doing kettlebell swings in front of those floor-to-ceiling mirrors that are designed to make you look like a Greek god but usually just highlight every insecurity you forgot you had. I caught a glimpse of my reflection from the back. My $110 leggings—from a brand I won’t name yet—looked like they were struggling for their life. Every single dimple on my thighs was broadcast in 4K resolution. I felt like a human orange. I cut my workout short, went home, and went on a three-year mission…

  • Summer in a JCPenney dress / Perfect!
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    Summer in a JCPenney dress / Perfect!

    07/15/2024 - By 

    Hi Everybody! I played hookey last week. It was a rainy, stormy week, so I did indoor stuff. I am wearing another JCPenney find. I actually ordered it during the Spring. The pattern and colors were a bit different so I went for it. I usually NEVER order dresses, as my boobs have a universe all their own, but since there is a real store nearby, I did it. Very satisfied I must say! This dress was very well priced. What caught my eye was pretty much everything. Keyhole neckline, a back cut-out which still covers a real bra, (of…