Glamour November 2016

On November8, theroller-coasterridethathasbeenElection2016willcometoanend. Andwhetheryou’vebeenavidlyfollowingthedailyhighsandlows, orjustskimmingyourfriends’ Facebookupdates, let’sallpromiseoneanotherrightnowthatwewill, infact, vote— yes,evenifyoudon’tlikethecandidates, evenifyou’restuckattheoffice, evenif, evenif. Needapush? Turntopage36: Thereyou’llseeacaricatureofanearly-twentieth-centuryAmericansuffragette, whichgivesyoujustatasteofthemockeryafewbravewomenenduredtogetyouandmetherighttorolloureyesandstayh me.Someofthemwerethrowninjail; otherswereburnedwithcigarsduringprotests. Andwhy? BecauseasformerpresidentGroverClevelandmansplainedatthetime, women’svotingwouldupset“ anaturalequilibriumsonicelyadjusted…[ that]itcannotbedisturbedwithoutsocialconfusionandperil.” Inotherwords: Thisrightdidnotcomeeasy. Andhowwelldoweexerciseit? Well, whilewomenvotemorethanmen, no onevotesasmuchasyoumightthink. Only59percentofwomenwenttothepollsinthelastpresidentialelection. Yetevenwiththatturnout, whenyoungwomendovote, wecanswayelections( itwaswomenwhotippedthescalesforPresidentObamainswingstatesin2008and2012). Morethanayearago, Glamourlaunchedaprojecttoshowcasethevoices, andinterests, ofthispowerfulbloc. CalledThe51Million— forthe51millionwomenunder45eligibletovoteinthisyear’selections— theinitiativehaspartneredwithFacebooktoholdlunches, salons, andeventsalloverthecountry, encouragingwomentosharetheirviewswithotherswhomayormaynotagree. WeheardfromBerniebackerswhofeltrobbed, Clintonfansfuriousaboutthedoublestandardtheyfelttheircandidatefaced, Trumpsupporterswhowantedtotalksubstance, notsoundbites. Everywhere, there’sbeenonerule: Be honest. Ihavesatatthesemealsandlistenedinaweaswomanafterwomanstoodupandsharedherfeelings— sometimesangry, sometimesteary, oftensurprising. ( InHollywoodandSanFrancisco, severaladmitted, it’shardtobetheGOPwomanintheroom.) Inoddedandlearnedfromtheirperspectives, sointhespiritofthatopenness, I’dliketosharemine. I’veworkedatGlamourthroughfourelectioncyclesnowandhaveneverbeforefeltmotivatedtoexpressmyprivatepreference foracandidate; I’mproudthatGlamoursupportswomenofallperspectivesandtakesseriouslythefactthatthemagazineis, asweputit, pro-womanbutmultipartisan. Ihavehad( andtreasured) theprivilegeofinterviewingRepublicanandDemocratleadersalike: PresidentGeorgeW. Bushin2007, PresidentBarack Obama in 2012. The idea of expressing public support for a candidate would never have occurred to me in 2004, 2008, or 2012. It may never seem appropriate again. But this is no ordinary race. It used to be said that journalists should embrace “the view from nowhere”—a personalityless perspective that keeps you biting…

Seeing Red I’m calling it: The now-est shade in hair color officially goes to candy apple red. Seen on women like Georgia May Jagger, Katy Perry, and Rita Ora (and inspired, maybe, by David Bowie’s 1970s crimson?), the hue is having a major moment. Intrigued? Test the waters with temporary color (try Garnier Intense Wash-Out color in Red Temptation, $8, at drugstores) or a wig— the one here was designed by Perry’s official wig master, Shon Ju, but you can find cute options on manicpanic.com. As someone who’s been a cinnamon shade of red for a while now, I’m ready to dial it up. —Lindsay Schallon, senior digital beauty editor Owning Your Vote Need a reminder of why it’s important to vote? This early-1900s postcard attacking American suffragettes does it…

YAAAAASSSS! @bellahadid looking in @dkny for the September issue of @glamourmag. —@endabfashion, via Twitter Reading about all the women [in “We Are America”] pursuing their talents gave me goose bumps and inspired me to pick up my writing again. My goal is to write a novel and a screenplay— thank you, Glamour! —Vaia Tselios, Whitestone, N.Y. I loved the idea of 50 women sharing what it means to be a woman in America today, but I was less excited when 19 of the 50-plus women included “model” as one of their job titles. I don’t want to discount the amazing things these women do, yet how about firefighters or teachers? Custodians, chefs, therapists, scientists, stay-at-home moms? I feel like you missed the mark. —Lindsay Devaurs, Bakersfield, Calif The September issue…

google “cat lady” and you’ll find everything from Taylor Swift memes to the “Are You Destined to Become a Crazy Cat Lady” quiz, which asks if you’re the single friend or if you eat cereal out of the box. Well, yes, I do, but that’s beside the point. When did owning cats (which I also do, proudly!) become synonymous with being lonely and undesirable? Why the hate? IMO, cats— intelligent and self-sufficient— are the millennial woman’s spirit animal. So I’m happy that major fashion brands from Gucci to Marc Jacobs have kitties in their recent collections, helping to flip “cat lady” into a wearable badge of pride. They call it a catwalk for a reason! —JenniferLance November’s Must-Read The title of Zadie Smith’s new book, Swing Time, is a tipoff:…

Who’s That Girl? She’s model Emanuela De Paula, 27, and she loves a long menswear coat. “My style is a mix of masculine and feminine,” she says, “so I usually balance the tailored coat with a pretty ballerina flat or heel.” Sporty Spice Athleisure fans: Check these sleek red, white, and black staples. Oh, and a bold lip never hurts! Your Inspiration “Alone, the sweater is casual,” says De Paula. “But the chic turtleneck and metallic bag dress it up.” (A classic wool coat and polished wide-leg pants would look terrific too.) Hood Game Strong Nex t fall look: the hoodie, chiced up with graphic pieces and statement jewelr y Country Chic Opposites attract! Shearling and florals together are ever y thing. Your Inspiration The key to making a shearling…

1 These jeans balance the look of the oversize shirt. The kick flare is my favorite style. Plus, the abovethe-ankle cut makes my legs look longer! 2 Tucked into a sequined skirt, the shirt is ready for a night out. I like how the stripes of the shirt mimic the rows of sequins. 3 The culottes and slides make the top look a little bit pajama-y— which is a big trend this fall. 4 I made this vintage gown feel more casual by tying the shirt around my waist. It also gives shape to a dress with a boxy silhouette. This Month’s Essentials Pantin works a chic puffer, a menswear-inspired shirt, and track pants. 5 On to the track pants! Red pumps and a chic sweater dress them up for…