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Byline: INTERVIEWS BY CARA BIRNBAUM, BROOKE LE POER TRENCH, HANNAH MORRILL, AND EMILY HSIEH
Expert advice on how to make over your bed, write a condolence note, buy a bra that really fits, and more.
An Interview With Brix Start-Smith
Start-Smith is the owner of the London boutique Start. She is a former singer and guitarist for the band the Fall.
Rain is a tempting reason to give up on looking pretty, but in London, where we have more than our share of wet days, we know it's important to have beautiful gear that lifts your spirits.
Embrace the trench. Everyone needs one perfect trench coat that works as well over a cocktail dress as it does with jeans and Wellies. Burberry invented the trencheverything else is basically an interpretation. Moncler and Miu Miu make great ones in sleek, water-resistant fabrics. For something more casual, I'm partial to a slicker with a hood or a jacket with toggles.
Suit your shape. A double-breasted trench is flattering on most women, but if you have a large chest, look for a single-breasted style. I have curves, so ...