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A hand-colored 1809 print of a crowded London theater, with tiers of boxes curving around a stage where dancers perform.

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What to Wear to the Ballet or The Nutcracker

What to wear to the ballet and The Nutcracker: there's rarely a set dress code, so here are midi dresses, a long coat, black tights, low heels, a small bag and a wrap for a night at the theater in winter.

Updated Oct 10, 2026 · By Jenisha Jonchhe

A smiling bride in a white gown and a white fur wrap runs hand in hand with a groom in a dark coat and burgundy bow tie through falling snow, with snow-covered pines behind them.

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Winter Wedding Guest Dresses That Keep You Warm

For a winter wedding, wear a long-sleeve midi or floor-length dress in a fabric with some weight, then add sheer tights, a wrap and shoes that can handle a cold walk.

Updated Oct 10, 2026 · By Jenisha Jonchhe

Guests talk over champagne at an indoor party in a wood-paneled room; a woman in a burgundy velvet dress stands between a smiling man in a dark suit and a woman with long blonde hair.

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What to Wear to a Work Holiday Party

What to wear to an office or company holiday party: a midi dress with a blazer, a satin skirt with a sweater, or knee-length velvet, plus shoes you can stand in all night.

Updated Oct 10, 2026 · By Jenisha Jonchhe

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Types of Bras and When to Wear Each

A plain guide to 15 bra types, from T-shirt and sports bras to balconette and strapless, with who each suits and the catch to watch for.

Updated Oct 10, 2026 · By Jenisha Jonchhe

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Types of Women's Underwear Styles

Nine women's underwear styles explained, from thong and bikini to boyshort and high-rise, with what to wear each under and which is most comfortable.

Updated Oct 10, 2026 · By Jenisha Jonchhe

Best Underwear Fabrics for Women to Wear

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Best Fabrics for Women's Underwear

Which underwear fabric is best for daily wear? Cotton, silk, linen, bamboo, nylon and more compared, with what to choose for sport and sensitive skin.

Updated Oct 14, 2026 · By Jenisha Jonchhe