Sizes XS, S, M, L, XL. With consumers being happy that they have to pay less for garments than they had to 40 years ago and the ever-changing seasons, there’s simply no reason for manufacturers to invest in quality anymore. Other great channels we’ve found (including some suggested to us by viewers!) We believe there are far more qualified women and men out there who can speak on the subject of women’s clothing and style and I urge you to seek them out. I love the etiquette and lifestyle advice. That being said, if you stay clear of the extremes in menswear, meaning you avoid five-button jackets with super wide or super skinny, Reason #3: Women’s Trends Are More Extreme Than Men’s Trends, Because of that, women’s fashion that is more than 20 years old often looks more vintage or costume-y because they just went all in one direction and that, in turn, makes it much harder to come to the middle to find a classic look that can be worn throughout the decades. Of course, women have lots of choices. Sven Raphael Schneider, in a seersucker suit and white brogues, knows that style knows no age. So, why is it that most people from today’s point of view would describe Charles’ outfits as “timeless” and Diana’s as “dated?” First of all, we believe it is because there is no foundational garment in a woman’s wardrobe today. Most garments that men wear are just a variation on those three things. There are others far more qualified to discuss the subject of women’s clothing like this book –Ladies by Claudia Piras. In public, I’ve seen many women who are in greater need of sartorial advice than men. My wife was asking me the same just this week Suits were staple officewear for men for most of the 20th century. Look for classic knee-length sleeveless sheath styles, similar to something you could picture Jackie O or Audrey Hepburn wearing. You may argue that that’s not really true but if you look at, for example, a pair of jeans or khakis or a suit, they’re all very similar. Always flattering, never out of style, and always tasteful. Perfect for a Mother of the Bride or Mother of the Groom. If you need an illustration, next time you watch an awards show, (Oscars, Emmys) compare the women’s fashions and the men’s. Frankly, So, why is it that most people from today’s point of view would describe Charles’ outfits as “timeless” and Diana’s as “dated?” First of all, we believe it is because there is no foundational garment in a woman’s wardrobe today. However, that shouldn’t suggest that we’re 100% clueless about women’s styles through time! We can’t and we won’t be venturing into a “Lady’s Gazette.”. Now that we’ve stated the main reason why we don’t cover classic style for women, let’s dig a little deeper. She works to recreate vintage ladies’ garments, particularly from the Edwardian and Victorian eras, using contemporary methods. Women’s style, in terms of how it evolved, what materials are used, and how it fits is just an entirely different ball game compared to classic men’s style. When it’s in environments like retail customer service, they look particularly unprofessional. The plaids, prints, menswear, metallics, jewel tones and herringbones have…. If you’re more interested in foundational topics such as styling, combining, recognizing quality or fashion history, check out the channel of the French fashion designer Justine Leconte. Raphael often visits craftsmen and artisans as part of his work. That then begs the question: why is the quality in women’s wear so much lower than in menswear on average? In case you shop at amazon and we refer you, prices are the same as normal, as an amazon associate we earn a commission from qualifying purchases.