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 New White Shirt: How Will You Wear it?

The white shirt was one of the biggest trends on the Spring 2014 runways. However, it’s not your classic white button down. The New White Shirt is clean, crisp and subtly different in its styling. It’s more cool than classic. If you have no idea what I’m talking about, see below for plenty of examples. … Read more

Spring Colorblocking

Once again, colorblocking is a huge trend for spring. You can choose to go bright and bold with neon colors or minimalistic with monochrome black and white. Either way, this trend is low-commitment, with no need to invest in any stand-out patterns you won’t like next season, and can be flattering on everyone. Let us … Read more

Made in America, the Easy Way

If given the choice, I think most of us would prefer to have our fashion products “made in America.” The question is, how do you find red, white and blue-produced items that are right for you? From fast-fashion to designer apparel, most companies have found that they just can’t compete unless they have their products made … Read more