Katharine K. Zarrella
Journalist | Editor | Critic | Fashion Expert
Document Journal Fashion Critic-at-Large
Selected Work
The Pajama Dame
On Day 20 of self-isolation, it might be time to mix up your look. We suggest a ritzy, retro evening-pajama set—accessorized with marabou pumps
Give Yourself the Slip
It’s back. As worn by Drew Barrymore and Kate Moss in the 1990s, the silky slip can be a louche, barely-there basic to be layered over tops and under blazers
Pull-Ups, Sit-Ups Don’t Hurt as Much as These High-Fashion Gym Get-Ups
Wearers of faux-croc sports bras, sequined joggers, corseted unitards try to shame you out of those frumpy but comfy shorts, sweats and T-shirts
8 Predictions for the Future of Fashion
Expect sci-fi diamonds, AI-enhanced skin care, bridesmaids in suits and more advancements beyond the Jetsons’ wildest dreams
Your Gym Outfit Might Be Too Boring
Fashion-focused athletic wear from bedazzled bras to leopard-print leggings is rivaling basic-black performance gear. But is it fitting for fitness?
How Much Fashion Is Too Much Fashion at Work?
In a fall season rife with over-the-top designs, many women are gauging exactly how much they should embrace the more outré trends at the office
The Most Powerful Women in Business Wear Dresses, Not Suits
Why a growing faction of women prefer strong, tailored ‘power dresses’ for the office, rather than the expected blazers
9 Revelations About the Humble Sock
Are expensive socks worth it? How do you fix a sock hole? Do any men wear garters anymore? The answer to these and many other burning questions about humble hosiery
Visors: Now for Fashion, Not Just Tennis
The once-preposterously preppy, country-club standby has undergone a legitimately stylish makeover
Online Shopping: How to Beat the System
Including: avoiding that pesky ‘Sorry we missed you’ note from UPS; and the best method for beating the sales calendar and even getting refunded for past purchases
The Sweet Spot
A polka-dotted frock is a warm-weather standard for good reason—it sizzles, especially when worn with va-va-voom panache like 1950s-era film actresses
Beret of Light
Sure, there’s a 12% risk of looking silly in the au courant cap, but the rewards are considerable. A look into the cultural history of the definitive chapeau
Cargo Pants: The Most Hotly Contested Trend for Women
Side-pocketed pants are being reconsidered by high-end womenswear designers like Dries Van Noten, but our collective ambivalence persists
A Complete Guide to Buying the Essential Women’s Pea Coat
This classic cold-weather jacket, while often still navy blue, has come a long way from its Dutch Navy origins
Purr It On
The black-rimmed makeup style, as epitomized by Brigitte Bardot, is hotter than ever. But can you emulate it? A tutorial
Battle of the Bands
Take a cue from the women’s resort collections and pile on striated pieces from basic to brash
An Argument for Elevation
In which a confirmed stiletto-lover flatly refuses to change her ways
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