Building a work wardrobe for office and hybrid days
The core pieces of a versatile work wardrobe, outfit formulas for office and home days, and how to adapt it to a formal or relaxed workplace.
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Combining colours in outfits: a simple guide to the colour wheel
How to combine colours in an outfit: neutrals, tonal dressing, complementary and analogous colours, and the one-accent rule, with easy combinations.
A guide to natural fibres: cotton, linen, wool, silk and more
How cotton, linen, wool, silk and cashmere feel and behave, what viscose and lyocell are, and how to care for each fibre so clothes last.
Styling a trench coat: what to look for and how to wear it
The details that make a good trench coat, how to choose fit, colour and fabric, and outfit ideas for wearing it from spring to autumn.
Trouser fits explained: straight, wide-leg, tapered and more
A guide to trouser cuts, rise and length: straight, wide-leg, tapered, cigarette and flared trousers, and how to pair each with the right shoes.
Autumn layering: knits, coats and sturdy boots
How to layer for autumn: choosing knit weights, balancing an oversized coat, picking Chelsea, combat or lace-up boots, plus a simple layering order table.
One denim shirt, five outfits
Five ways to wear a single denim shirt: over a dress, with black jeans, tucked into a skirt, open as a jacket and knotted at the waist, plus wash and fit tips.
The monochrome capsule wardrobe: black, white and grey
Build a black, white and grey capsule wardrobe: the core pieces, the textures that keep it interesting and a mix-and-match table for everyday outfits.
New Year's Eve outfit ideas without buying a new dress
Dress up for New Year's Eve with what you already own: one sequin accent, velvet, metallics, festive accessories, shoes you can stand in and the right coat.
Outfit idea: floral high-top wedges, denim shirt and a black dress
An easy outfit formula for a casual family party: floral high-top wedge sneakers, a denim shirt and a simple black dress, with variations for every season.