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Amanda Sanders has been the #1 rated celebrity stylist and personal shopper in NYC for over 18 years. As such she has been a trusted resource and featured amongst the nations most respected publications.
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The 10 best bras to support large busts in 2024, according to experts
For help with recommendations for bras specifically designed to meet your needs, the Post has consulted expert Fashion stylist and Wardrobe Consultant, Amanda Sanders. Read on for Sanders’ top picks below.
Kanye sabotages his own ‘elitist’ image by dressing Bianca in ‘foolish’ outfits – it makes him look silly, says expert
Stylist Amanda Sanders said Bianca’s bodysuit, fur hat, and $165 stuffed deer bag looked silly. “For Bianca, there is no rhyme or reason to any of her fashion choices.”
“Kanye does have endless money so she could certainly be expressive in what she is wearing and have a wide choice - whatever the message is that she has been trying to get out.”
Britney Spears ‘needs a Kim Kardashian-esque style comeback to be taken seriously,’ celeb stylist reveals
“If Britney could partner with a brand that was age-appropriate and be dressed by it, then I think people would take her more seriously, "
“If she paired up with a luxury fashion house and attended more grown-up events, then they'd dress and style her a certain way.”
“She thinks she looks cute in it and yes, she can get away with some things, but you never see her well-dressed, and there are no big brands attached to her or dressing her.”
How Bella Hadid Owned Paris Fashion Week, and Blew Up TikTok on the Side
“I think she’s just effortless, and she’s not contrived,” Amanda Sanders, the lead stylist for New York Image Consultant, told The Daily Beast when asked to define Hadid’s appeal. “I think people are also drawn towards the mystique around Real Housewives and the fact that she grew up so privileged.”
A stylist shares tips on how to care for a cashmere sweater — plus 17 options to shop
Usually, the best way to tell the quality of cashmere is by touch. According to stylist expert Amanda Sanders, "cashmere comes in grades A, B and C — A being the best and C being the worst. The grades measure the quality of the softness and micron width per cashmere hair."
"Grade A is the finest. Grade B is intermediate, around 18/19 microns per hair. Grade C measures around 30 microns per hair. Ultimately, the way to tell is by the softness of the touch," she added.
Tech bros wearing sporty vests signal arrival of spring, end of COVID
“When you don’t want to wear a big, bulky sweater and a blazer is too formal, a vest is that easy answer,” said image consultant and fashion stylist Amanda Sanders, who recently styled a few male executive clients in Peter Millar’s $200 reversible quilted takes on the trends. Sanders noted that some clients especially love the vest because it conceals the infamous “dad bod” or any pounds packed on during the pandemic.
Celebrity Stylist Amanda Sanders Shares Styling Advice for Those Going Back to the Office
As comfort and ease dominated fashion during the pandemic, many are left wondering how to dress in a post-covid world. Amanda Sanders…. shares her top fashion and styling tips on how to make the transition from casual to back to the office attire.
Meet the nap dress, an ultra-comfortable WFH staple we’re obsessed with
…while house dresses have been around for decades and potentially even centuries (the style is said to have originated from a Victorian gown), the romantic garment is experiencing quite the renaissance.
The Great White House Reporter Glow-Up
Thanks to the nonstop demands of cable news, the ink-stained wretches covering Trump have transformed into tightly tailored professional pundits.
RICH PEOPLE ARE PAYING THOUSANDS TO HAVE THEIR SUITCASES PACKED FOR THEM
This kind of spending is not at all unusual, says Amanda Sanders, a Manhattan-based personal shopper and image consultant. She regularly sees her “high-end clients” pay $10,000 for all-new travel wardrobes.
WELL SUITED NYC
Well Suited NYC introduces a men's "Ready to Wear" pocket square collection. These are the answers to having a neatly folded pocket square. Created by Christina Wilson and Amanda Sanders, the pocket squares are pre-folded and fused together to assist men with the perfect fold (most men don't know how to fold them!). With several types of folds to choose from, they stay in place and flush in the suit pocket unlike the traditional pocket square.
THE BEST NUDE SANDAL FOR EVERY SKIN TONE
Every woman needs at least one pair of good neutral sandals. Not only are they great for the summer time in particular, but they're incredibly versatile, says Amanda Sanders, an image consultant in New York City. “It works with everything from a pink patterned dress to a floral skirt—it really lightens up any outfit,” she says.
HOT ACCESSORY - WELL SUITED NYC
Every woman is crazy about a sharp-dressed guy, and Well Suited NYCknows it! The brand founded by celeb stylist Amanda Sanders and Christina Wilson, just introduced a men's "Ready to Wear" pocket square collection. Unlike traditional squares, these come prefolded, stay perfectly in place and are made with top-notch fabrics. So suit up!
The 7 Best Winter Boots of 2024, According to Fashion Experts and Our Own Testing
“There are many varieties, whether you're looking for function or fashion,” says celebrity stylist Amanda Sanders, who has eyes on current trends while predicting a sustainable turn. “Right now we are looking at very high platforms or very rugged lug soles.”
Nikki Haley’s fashion choices show she doesn’t need to cater to boys’ club but Trump should listen to more female advice
Analyzing Haley's style, Sanders, who is comedian Chris Rock's life-long dresser, said Haley looks "very comfortable being a woman."
"She doesn't feel like she has to cater to the boys club," said the stylist who has worked with top celebs and politicians.”
How to Find Unique Gifts for People Who Are Hard to Shop For
“It is important to understand the person's interests, hobbies and preferences so that they actually get some use out of the gift — whether that's using it as decoration or incorporating it into their everyday activities/lives,” says Amanda Sanders, an image consultant based in New York.
“Trends make bad gifts because once they're out of style, they're no longer desirable to be used,” she said. “Gifts that go unused get thrown out, which is not only harmful to the planet, but are just a plain waste.”
‘Trendy’ NYC rich kids are putting ridiculous designer items worth hundreds on their Santa wish lists
“These younger kids have the taste level of a 40-year-old woman, at least in Manhattan,” Amanda Sanders, a personal shopper and stylist currently buying kiddie gifts for her clients, told The Post.
“The age of asking for a toy stops at 7 or 8. They’re into makeup. They’re into jewelry — not Disney, real jewelry. It’s all about labels, labels, labels. I’ve seen kids wear Balenciaga.”
Travis Kelce’s ‘sloppy’ fashion is ‘laughable,’ he looks like a 70s playboy and I ‘caught him in a lie,’ expert says
In an exclusive interview, Sanders told The U.S. Sun: “Despite Travis saying he does not work with a stylist, he must have an assistant who helps him.”
“A lot of celebrities that I work with do not want me to say that I work with them. This is what Travis might have been doing. It is like cheating. It would also have been cheating if he then said he had a stylist.”
Sanders said it makes sense, as the Kansas City Chiefs player would struggle to buy clothes on his own - due to his six-foot-five, 260-pound frame.”
Yes, Kimberly Guilfoyle’s ‘witchy’ black dress at Tiffany Trump’s wedding was totally ‘tone deaf’
“If I was Tiffany, I would be annoyed … This is beautiful Palm Beach and during daylight,” the fashionista fumed. She added that the dress’s heavy fabric and dramatic silhouette were also uncouth. “It’s just tone deaf.”
Jennifer Lawrence Is Back to Wow the Red Carpet
“I think Jennifer Lawrence has always felt comfortable with herself, and I don’t think she’s shy,” Amanda Sanders, a celebrity stylist who’s worked with Chris Rock and Dave Chappelle, among others, told The Daily Beast. “She doesn’t have a lot of misses. I don’t think she wears things that are too short, too young or too tight: her personality speaks for itself, and she does have a great personality, so she doesn’t have to rely on crazy cutouts or colors.”
Nap dresses are all the rage: Here's what to know and which to buy
Nap dresses are “loose-fitting, flowy and feminine” says Amanda Sanders, a lifestyle expert and stylist to celebs like Gwyneth Paltrow, Chris Rock and Jennifer Coolidge. Often the only fitted part of the dress is around the bust, and other key features include “heavy smocking, over-exaggerated puff sleeves and a typically long, slightly pleated skirt.”
‘I said yes to the bikini’: Bridal swimsuit wedding trend makes a splash
“Everything is forever on the internet and forever on Instagram. It’s wedding content. It’s the influencers,” celebrity stylist Amanda Sanders told The Post.
“[Brides are] spending $100,000 on a wedding. What’s $10,000 to $20,000 on a wedding wardrobe?”
2022 Is All About Pearlcore, According to Pinterest and Fashion Experts
"Women began wearing Chanel's signature, long sparkly pearl look alongside their real jewelry. In the '50s, they became much less expensive and were an everyday part of life," Sanders explains. "Today, Sanders says designers are creating pearls to appear more youthful, but they're also marketed towards a broader demographic.
FLASH FRIDAY: Freshen Up the Wardrobe, Gentlemen
…it’s time to start thinking about what to wear in your vaccinated return to the workplace, according to New York-based image consultant and fashion stylist Amanda Sanders.
As Barneys files for bankruptcy, here are the best ways
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Barneys New York, Saks Fifth Avenue and Lord & Taylor have tried to get customers to spend more money in stores amid rising rents and competition from online retailers
PAUL MANAFORT'S REPORTED $15,000 OSTRICH JACKET HAS EXPERTS CRYING FOWL
“I’ve been a stylist for 18 years and have worked with the biggest names in Hollywood, and nobody has ever requested an ostrich jacket,” Sanders said. “It’s an exotic animal. It’s more frequent to find ostrich shoes and ostrich bags, but not an ostrich jacket.”
MALE CELEBRITY APOLOGY HAIR: A CLOSE STUDY
Amanda Sanders, an image consultant and stylist who’s worked with the likes of Jamie Foxx and Wanda Sykes, suggests that the look could be intentional, despite the excuse that he needed the beard for the role. “There are men who will not shave their head for certain parts and will do a bald cap,” Sanders said, explaining that Hollywood magic could extend to Gibson’s face. “Certainly, he could have groomed himself a little better to look less wild.
What Not to Wear to the Office Party
Sanders, who has dressed celebrities such as Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Rock, says the main mistake women make at company holiday parties is dressing too sexy. “People really lose sight of the fact … that this is still a business event,” she says.
Melania Trump was slammed for wearing luxury European designers but Jill Biden has a costly style secret of her own
Speaking exclusively to The U.S. Sun, celebrity stylist Amanda Sanders said that as the wife of a real estate mogul, Melania should be expected to dress herself with luxury items.
Sanders said that Melania's "tall" and "statuesque" body is perfectly shaped for looks straight from the runway and that she masterfully selected high-end items without looking garish.
"I think both these women are very comfortable with their bodies and know what works for them."
Taylor Swift’s ‘wannabe bride’ gown is among Grammys ‘worst dressed’ alongside Lana Del Rey’s ‘grandma’s funeral’ getup
“The Grammy 2024 red carpet was so unimpressive, mediocre, and lackluster," Stylist Amanda Sanders told The U.S. Sun.
“I would all usually be avant-garde and creative, especially since music is how you express yourself. None of the celebrities brought their A-game. They played it safe with no stylists bothering to find better gowns," she said.
Amanda Sanders, Celebrity Stylist and Fashion Consultant, Shares Easy at Home Tips to Keep Your Winter Favorites Fresh
Sanders emphasizes, "We all fall in love with our clothing and have our unique style. As the seasons change, our winter gear becomes not just a shield against the cold, but a reflection of ourselves. Preserving these pieces over time is so important to keep looking and feeling our best for winters to come.”
Why label-obsessed New York women are secretly shopping at Walmart
“I’ll whisper, ‘I got it from Walmart,’” Sanders, 50, told The Post of being asked where some of her most show-stopping looks come from.
“I always find something that’s my little secret,” Sanders said of her occasional online shopping at Walmart where she recently gawked over an 18-carat gold, emerald face Rolex decked in diamonds that she found on its website for $33,000.
Amy Robach’s sexy new style is so off-point, she implies nakedness and flaunting her tum is too much, expert says
In an exclusive interview, Sanders told The U.S. Sun: “I am speechless about the black lace top that Amy wore in their podcast promotion.”
“The sleeves could be lace, but the front should not be exposed like that. It was also so off-point for someone who wants to be taken somewhat seriously and was her big moment.”
Kim Kardashian looks like a ‘young pop star’ after ‘losing fashion status’ amid Balenciaga & Kanye dramas, expert says
“It’s all tomboyish, very young and sporty and like the old Jennifer Lopez who'd embraced that whole sort of street style as Jenny from the Block. Before now Kim's outfits were well thought out, she was styled and very pulled together. Now it appears that Kim's throwing on a hodgepodge of things without a second thought and like a pop star from the 90s."
Gen Z is dressing like mermaids to escape reality — ‘It makes me feel alive’
“‘The Little Mermaid’ originally came out [in 1989] as a cartoon, so it’s nostalgic for millennials and Gen Z,“ Sanders added. “It’s a fun, fantasy-fashion trend that lets people express a childlike playfulness through their wardrobe.”
‘Matronly’ Adele is refusing to update her look post-weight loss & needs a Rebel Wilson style makeover, expert says
“This is Adele’s homage to Vegas and so she should've looked lighter and softer, but instead she looked like the mother of the bride on her opening night and far from a global music icon.”
“I don’t think Rebel was afraid of her weight and showed the new side certainly, so I think this should've been a chance for Adele to stop being scared and old-fashioned, and rebrand herself like Rebel has.”
The Most Comfortable Flats Wear Like Slippers, But Look High Fashion
“Typically, nude or flesh-toned flats will make your leg look longer,” says Sanders. “While over-the-foot straps on Mary Jane styles are comfortable, they break up the leg line visually.” Pointy toe styles with a low vamp—meaning, the leather covers less of your foot on top—work well to elongate the leg while overly rounded toe styles can make your feet look wider.
Before the ‘Oscars of Fashion,’ a Celebration of… Dry Cleaning?
In Ms. Sanders’s work, which can involve fashion styling, she has noticed more people identifying garments that may need a deft nip or tuck — the kind of service Madame Paulette provides — after the clothes went unworn for two years because of the pandemic. “
THESE STRATEGIES HELP VETERAN EMPLOYEES STAY CURRENT AND VALUABLE AS WORKPLACES BECOME YOUNGER AND MORE TECH-FOCUSED
New York image consultant Amanda Sanders advises choosing clothing and accessories that reflect current fashions, but making sure they also fit well and look good on you. Men can update their look by choosing trousers with tapered legs, leather shoes with double monk straps rather than laces, and contemporary glasses with tortoiseshell or colorful transparent frames.
IMAGE EXPERTS HELP JOB HUNTERS DRESS TO IMPRESS
Amanda Sanders, image specialist, told CNN that her clients used to be mostly divorcees or single people wanting to update their look. She says that these days around half of her clients are looking to boost their careers. “Now the job market is more competitive people want to invest in themselves and improve their game,” Sanders told CNN.
SMART STEPS TO CELEBRITY STYLE
Amanda Sanders, celebrity Image Consultant, offers the insider break down on how you can look like a star in four steps.
Smart Style Step 1: Designer Retail Stores
Consignment stores sell top name-brand merchandise at a fraction of their original cost. The great thing about retail stores is that they authenticate the items (no fakes allowed), only sell high-end items, and everything is either gently used or new with the tags still attached.
IT TAKES A LOT OF MONEY TO LOOK THIS GOOD
Lori Zaslow runs her own matchmaking business, ProjectSoulmate.com, but for a long time her look suggested less entrepreneur than anything goes. When she finally decided she needed a more sophisticated persona, she worked with Amanda Sanders, an image consultant she had met at a playgroup for their young children in the basement of a friend’s home. For a business event, Ms. Sanders put Ms. Zaslow in a Marc Jacobs red cocktail dress and clip-on pearl earrings.