Clothing Material Guides

Tencel vs Cotton Dresses: Which Fabric is Better for Summer?

When it comes to choosing a breathable material for summer, I often flip flop between two options: Tencel, and cotton.…

4 months ago

How to Check if Seams are Well-Made: Tip for Spotting High-Quality Clothes

Exciting news on Styled by Science! I've been brainstorming different formats of educational content to share in 2024. Since identifying…

10 months ago

6 ‘Vegan’ Alternatives to Down Coats that Will Keep You Warm this Winter

'Down' is a controversial material. Although it is warm, the complex apparel supply chain makes it hard to trace the…

11 months ago

Science of Washable Silk: Everything You Need to Know ft. Lunya Pajamas Review

A few years ago, I made the switch to silk and satin pillowcases (read my OLD POST where I compare…

1 year ago

How to Build a High-Quality Outfit in 5 Important Steps

Four years ago, I interviewed for a job at a fashion start-up and the founder asked me: What are your…

1 year ago

Essential Parts of a Trench Coat You Need to Know

Few fashion pieces are as timeless and as versatile as the trench coat. While the piece is still celebrated as…

2 years ago

5 Things to Look for In High Quality Women’s Dress Pants

Few clothing items are as hard to shop for as dress pants. In the past few years, I felt like…

2 years ago

Why does Fabric Structure Matter in High Quality Clothes?

Inspired by the days I used to work in fashion, I decided to write a post on a very fundamental…

3 years ago

4 Easy Ways to Tell if Your Clothes are High Quality

Growing up, I remember shopping being the bonding activity that my mom and I enjoyed the most together. We would…

3 years ago

Volunteering with FABSCRAP: Textile Recycling in NYC

As many of my friends from the city will share, finding good volunteering opportunities is surprisingly hard. It is difficult…

3 years ago