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How do I find affordable, ethical clothing? Plus, settling the denim-rise debate.

The Wear Who You Are team is thrilled to be back with a Town-Hall style episode in which Natalie answers your important style questions. First up: are you on the hunt for stylish yet ethical clothing options that won't break the bank? Look no further! In this informative Nat Chat episode, Natalie delves into the world of ethical fashion and explores practical tips for buying ethical clothes within budget.

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Creating Gender-Inclusive Style Assessments

BU Style on Pride. In honor of Pride month, we wanted to offer a couple of resources who might want to shop with this value in mind. But that might look like a couple of different things: Gender neutral clothing (that is actually fun and full of Personality, not boring and overly “neutral”). Queer-owned businesses (shop your values!). Companies that focus on body and gender diversity in their advertising campaigns (because inclusivity is also about representation)

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Shoe Care & Repair for Long-Lasting Wear

Style School—Shoe Care & Repair for Long-Lasting Wear. Shoes are often one of our biggest wardrobe investments. They also do the most work for us—literally supporting our bodies throughout the day. So let's show them love by treating them with care to give you a long, prosperous, healthy relationship with them. In today’s “Style School” episode, I discuss the various practical ways you can care for your shoes from the day you buy them and for years after. This short episode is chock full of resources and stylist tips!

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From Mothers to Children: Style Wisdom Passed Down through Generations

Who was the first person you learned about style from? It was likely your mother, grandmother, or another mother figure in your life. In today’s special Nat Chat episode, we talk about what we learned and carry with us about fashion and style from the mother figures in our lives, including my amazing mom, Jan. It may surprise you that she wasn’t into fashion, but she still taught me important lessons on personal style that remain core to my practice today. 

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