The viral 7-point rule says a polished outfit should rack up between 7 and 10 points, with each piece earning one or two based on style power. PR Image Factory - stock.adobe.com It’s fashion math.

Do I, as a fashion editor, recommend living and dying by the 7-point rule? No, but I must admit that I haven’t been able to stop thinking about it. Since learning of it, I’ve thought about the ...

According to Raunaq Arora, a layered look can have statement pieces like brooches, ties or a jacket for an element of drama: “For the ideal 7 points, go for a plain white t-shirt (1 point ...