From The M Dash

The 10 Style Rules Our Editorial Team Lives By

Simple guidelines that help us decide what to wear.

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Rule #1: Time-test trends.

 
 
 
 

Rule #2: If I only like it when I’m standing still, I must let it go.

 
 
 
 

Rule #3: Commit to one main statement.

 
 
 
 

Rule #4: Add a menswear twist.

 
 
 
 

Rule #5: Don’t settle for a so-so fit.

 
 
 
 

Rule #6: Avoid the trap of “flattering.”

 
 
 
 

Rule #7: Balance structure with softness (and vice versa).

 
 
 
 

Rule #8: Look backward to move forward.

 
 
 
 

Rule #9: Buy multiples of things I wear frequently.

 
 
 
 

Rule #10: Embrace asymmetry.