The 2025 Guide to Alternatives to Shorts

Are alternatives to shorts your most pressing fashion conundrum every summer? If so, you’re not alone. This blog originated many years ago out of my own aversion to shorts. But it is our readers who have made it one of the RLS blog’s most popular annual features.

The Trendy Trench

Everywhere we look, trenches are in stores and online. And now that it’s finally fall trench coat weather, it’s time to buy a new and updated version of the wardrobe staple! Each brand has its version of the trend, which can be daunting when sifting through all the options. As always, we are here to help, having compiled our favorite and the most unique trench coat looks we’ve seen.

The Washington Post, “How to buy quality clothes without spending a fortune”

I was interviewed by The Washington Post for tips on how to choose the best quality garments for you and your budget. Read the entire article, or see below for some of my excerpts. Clothing pricing can be baffling, and it’s not always clear if a price tag correlates to a garment’s quality. And what … Read more

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Warm, Stylish Coats for Outdoor Gatherings

Warm, stylish coats for outdoor gatherings are just as important as last week’s blog topic: Warm Layers for Outdoor Gatherings. Choose from vests, puffers, fleece, teddy coats, and even faux fur. I’ll be keeping warm in Uniqlo HeatTech base layers and the coat collection that fills almost our entire front hall closet :). Happy Shopping! … Read more

Lani and Kyle’s Summer Favorites

What gets the girls at Real Life Style through the summer? We thought you’d want to know. Shoes, makeup, and clothes, we’ve got all the important categories covered. Enjoy. Happy Shopping! . . Lani’s Favorites Block Printed Cotton Dresses I’ve been obsessed with Indian block prints for years. I have a collection of Indian block … Read more