I must not understand “excellent fashion sense”.
I think the author of the article was British. I have noticed that quite a few British women seem to confuse looking fashinable and chic with wearing the most trendy, cutting-edge clothes, no matter how outre and unflattering they are. Same with their haircuts. It’s a shame, back in the day of the “stiff upper lip” and all that, they were known for understated good taste.