Erica Schwartz

Dressing vintage is not about pandering to the fantasies of racists and misogynists who think women belong in the kitchen and in heels. It’s about choosing to wear items that were once a method of subjugation and willingly making them our own. It’s about seeing the objective beauty in the fashions of yesterday and aligning that with our values of today. So how do we make sure our clothing is saying what we want it to say? How do we prevent others from taking our style at face value, particularly when there are many vintage wearers who want you to do exactly that?

Overall, “Where’d You Go, Bernadette?” is a great book, but I’m not surprised that it hasn’t stood the test of time. I’ve heard Kimberly Bellflower’s play, “John Proctor is the Villain,” described as a modern period piece, and I think it’s safe to describe “Where’d You Go, Bernadette?” in the same way. “Where’d You Go, Bernadette?” may have disappeared from the public view like Bernadette Fox herself, but it’s worth finding again — as long as you treat it as a product of 13 years ago.

This time last year, I shared my recommendations for the most fun and flirty solo Halloween costumes for vintage fashion and media lovers. This year, I’m back with a twist: group costumes. While solo costumes are sometimes the most iconic, it can be fun to participate in a group costume. If you are lucky enough to have friends or a partner who have the same old-fashioned interests as you — or are generous enough to indulge your nerdy interests — Halloween is a perfect time to celebrate together.

Lately, though, I’ve seen conversations that Halloween is becoming increasingly polarized. While some people argue that Halloween has become too frightening for children, others have been arguing that the rise of sexy or comical costumes has diluted the spookiness of Halloween. All this debate has made me curious: Why did we start wearing costumes in the first place, and how did “sexy” costumes become the norm?

President Trump has nominated Erica Schwartz as the new CDC director, following several leadership changes.

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As long as I can remember, I’ve been cursed with the affliction of being unable to say goodbye. I remember crying on my kitchen counter on the last day of first grade, hysterical that the school year was over — even though I was eager to start my summer at camp. After sleepaway camp one...

The U.S. Senate confirmed Dr. Erica Schwartz to lead the Atlanta-based CDC.