rebeccadaly
Rebecca was the TV stylist for InStyle Magazine and People StyleWatch, and a freelance fashion writer-slash-stylist-slash-editor-slash-all-around-go-to-fashion-girl before joining Real Simple. As the Market Editor, she spends her days in a constantly changing sea of shoes, bags, clothing and jewelry, attending fashion shows and previewing designers' upcoming collections to forecast next season's trends and make sure the very best of what's available winds up on our pages for our readers. When not hitting the pavement in hot pursuit of haute couture, you can find her watching bad reality television in her small but sunny Brooklyn apartment, where she lives alongside a collection of books rivaled only by her collection of shoes. And also maybe jewelry.

Recent Posts By rebeccadaly

Make a Cocktail Dress More Versatile

A strapless silhouette may be relegated to post-work events, but that doesn’t mean you can’t flaunt your favorite frock at the office.

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How to Avoid Buyer’s Remorse

Deliberating a purchase? The next time you’re staring at a pair of $100 heels or a $350 cocktail dress, use the cost per wear (CPW) to help you decide whether or not it’s worth it.

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How Do You Prefer To Shop?

Do you feel lost in the non-stop swirl of season-to-season style trends? Or do you embrace the never-ending possibilities of expressing your personality?

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How To Wear a Maxi Dress If You’re Petite

Maxi dresses can easily overwhelm a smaller stature. If you’re petite, keep these pointers in mind to pull off the summery style.

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Extend The Life Of Your Shoes

Leather-soled shoes don’t stand up so well to all the wear-and-tear they’ll eventually take. Rough surfaces like pavement destroy them surprisingly quickly. Keep your shoes in top condition by having them fitted with rubber soles by a cobbler—these come in a variety of colors (including black and yes, even red for those Louboutins) and are so thin they don’t alter […]

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How To Wear A Cardigan

It’s springtime in NYC, which means the weather can’t make up its mind. Forget day-to-day, every hour there’s a ten-degree change in temperature. We battle out this quixotic season with that staple of fickle weather and over-airconditioned offices the world over—the cardigan. Here are three simple tips to keep it looking sleek, stylish, and anything but frumpy. 1. Long Lines: If […]

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Why You Should Shop in the Juniors’ Department

Next time you hit the mall or the department store, make sure to stop by the juniors’ department. True, you may not want to sport a midriff-baring crop top, and those studded neon jeans may not be to your taste, but do take some time to peruse the accessories. You’ll find a veritable treasure trove of stylish scarves, costume jewelry, […]

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Foolproof Print Mixing

Mixing prints and patterns is a trend that just won’t go away.  While this can be a tricky one to pull off—and look like you did it intentionally—one extremely easy way to make it work (every time!) is to mix a floral with a stripe. The two patterns are bold and different enough to look quirky together without looking confused. […]

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3 Easy Style Updates

Sometimes, staying ahead of the game in fashion isn’t about dreaming up something completely new, but re-imagining the classics. Here are three easy wardrobe upgrades perfectly suited to the warmer weather that will bring your look up-to-date. 1. Classic Pumps in fresh metallics: A shape you’ll recognize, but in a bright and shiny new material. 2. Plastic Jewelry that looks anything […]

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How To: Wear White Shoes (Without Looking Like A Bride)

Once again, the fashion powers that be have introduced a trend that leaves even the most style-conscious wondering if it’s possible to pull off. This spring that have-to-have-but-how-do-I-wear-it trend is white shoes. Here are three quick shopping guidelines to keep you from looking like you robbed a bridal shop. 1. Mix In Neutrals. White mixed with neutral tones is a […]

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