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Posts by Madeleine Kim

Madeleine Kim is the Senior Brand Manager at M.M.LaFleur, where she started out as a stylist. She loves developing styling-focused content and creating newsletters that bring the M.M. community together.

Want a More Meaningful Career? Try Starting with a Personal Vision Statement

March 26, 2022

Want a More Meaningful Career? Try Starting with a Personal Vision Statement

Executive and leadership coach Kacey Cardin shares her advice for prioritizing purpose-driven work.

How to Style Our Best-Selling Pants in Every Color

March 11, 2022

How to Style Our Best-Selling Pants in Every Color

Elevated, Power Casual, and cozy pairing recommendations for 7 different shades of the Foster pants.

What to Wear if You Recently Gained or Lost Weight

March 04, 2022

What to Wear if You Recently Gained or Lost Weight

Due to popular demand, we updated our guide to dressing after a size change with new, spring-ready recommendations.

Sky’s the Limit: Spring Collection Lookbook

February 04, 2022

Sky’s the Limit: Spring Collection Lookbook

“If this collection were an object, it would be a photo of the sky.”

New Year, Same Wardrobe? Here’s How to Upgrade Your Essentials

December 23, 2021

New Year, Same Wardrobe? Here’s How to Upgrade Your Essentials

Ten must-have items for your upgraded 2022 wardrobe.

How to Spend Your M.M. Gift Card

December 23, 2021

How to Spend Your M.M. Gift Card

What to buy if you want to spend $150, $300, or $600 on your back-to-office wardrobe.

5 Virtual Interview Outfits You’ll Keep Wearing for Your Work-from-Home Job

August 14, 2023

5 Virtual Interview Outfits You’ll Keep Wearing for Your Work-from-Home Job

It’s all about finding an outfit that has the right balance of polish, camera-readiness, and comfort.

6 Holiday Party Outfits You Can Wear All Year

October 24, 2023

6 Holiday Party Outfits You Can Wear All Year

Ditch the season-specific colors, occasion-specific sparkles, and other less-than-versatile elements for looks you can wear more than once.

3 Creative Ways to Get More Out of Your Sweaters

November 19, 2021

3 Creative Ways to Get More Out of Your Sweaters

With a little creativity and a whole lot of cozy, a sweater can be one of the most versatile styling tools in your wardrobe.

Want to Treat Yourself? Start with These 9 M.M. Employee Favorites

November 12, 2021

Want to Treat Yourself? Start with These 9 M.M. Employee Favorites

From cashmere sweaters to luxe nail polish, M.M. employees are treating themselves to the best of the best this year.

7 Ways to Style a Slip Dress This Holiday Season

November 05, 2021

7 Ways to Style a Slip Dress This Holiday Season

Dressed up or down, this season’s most popular dress is the gift that keeps on giving.

6 New Year’s Resolutions for Your Wardrobe

December 17, 2021

6 New Year’s Resolutions for Your Wardrobe

Make 2022 your closet’s best year yet.

7 Outfits Inspired by Halloween Candy

October 29, 2021

7 Outfits Inspired by Halloween Candy

As it turns out, taking cues from classic Halloween candy leads to some festive, unexpected, and occasionally weird outfits.

Stop Doing These 13 Things if You Want to Improve Your Life and Your Wardrobe

October 22, 2021

Stop Doing These 13 Things if You Want to Improve Your Life and Your Wardrobe

A to-NOT-do list for the woman who wants to simplify her wardrobe, do less laundry, and never eat soggy pizza again.

What Your Dry Cleaner Doesn’t Want You to Know About Cashmere

August 23, 2023

What Your Dry Cleaner Doesn’t Want You to Know About Cashmere

Our knitwear designer and product development expert share their tips for caring for the softest of sweaters.

6 Ways to Turn a Work Dress into a Casual Dress

October 16, 2021

6 Ways to Turn a Work Dress into a Casual Dress

You’ve mastered the art of pairing dresses with sneakers. Now, it’s time to take it to the next level with these simple styling tweaks.

From Classic to Casual: 3 Fresh Ways to Wear a Blazer

January 21, 2022

From Classic to Casual: 3 Fresh Ways to Wear a Blazer

A blazer can be so much more than just the top half of a suit. Here’s how to style a few of our favorites.

5 Business-Formal Summer Outfits That Aren’t Suits

July 09, 2023

5 Business-Formal Summer Outfits That Aren’t Suits

The definition of business formal has expanded far beyond the suit. We’ve updated our popular style guide to help you dress for the office this summer.

The Only Work-to-Weekend Packing List You Need

October 01, 2021

The Only Work-to-Weekend Packing List You Need

Traveling for work or pleasure? Here’s how to dress up your travel clothes and make your work clothes work overtime.

7 Pieces Inspired by Customer Reviews

March 17, 2022

7 Pieces Inspired by Customer Reviews

Our most treasured source of design inspiration is you—our customers.

Power Casual Explained in Seven Outfit Formulas

September 29, 2022

Power Casual Explained in Seven Outfit Formulas

Power Casual is the clothing equivalent of work-life balance. Try it for yourself with these easy outfit formulas.

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