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 2025 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

It’s that time of year again—the 2025 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is here! We’ve previewed the sale and selected our favorite items to help you navigate through the overwhelming options. Feel free to use our picks as a starting point for finding what you may need.

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Pantone Color of the Year 2025: Mocha Mousse

It’s official: 2025’s Pantone Color of the Year is Pantone 17-1230, Mocha Mousse. Pantone describes the color as a hue that “nurtures us with its suggestion of the delectable qualities of chocolate and coffee, answering our desire for comfort.” It is a foundational color that is rich and warm, perfect for this time of year! (Mocha Mousse=Hot Chocolate?!) As we all reach into our closets for something warm and comfortable, let us help you turn this year’s Pantone Color of the Year into the perfect winter ensemble!