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Autumn chic is not a strictly defined dress code. Use the invitation, the location and the autumn weather as your starting point for a polished, festive outfit.

Smart casual depends on context. With a shirt or polo, smart trousers and suitable shoes you can easily raise or lower the formality.

At a white party, the invitation determines how strict the white dress code is. Within that frame you can vary with shade, texture, fit and accessories.

At an engagement party you dress festive but modest. Here is how to choose colours, fabrics and shoes that suit a cheerful afternoon or evening.

Film festivals and premieres call for an evening look that stands out quietly. Here is how to choose colours, layers and shoes for a long evening at the cinema.

What is business dress in London, Paris and Milan? An overview of the differences and a compact suitcase that works in all three cities.

Invited to a society club or private club? House rules for clothing often apply there. Here is how to dress appropriately as a guest, for women and men.

Does the invitation say casual chic? It means relaxed but clearly polished. Here is how to turn it into outfits for women and men.

An evening at the casino calls for polished clothing, but not a tuxedo. Here is how to dress as a woman or a man, from smart casual to evening chic.

A wedding in September calls for colours with depth, layers for the cool evening and shoes that do not sink into the grass. This is how you choose the right outfit as a guest.

Summer chic appears more and more often on invitations to summer parties and weddings. Here is how to turn that dress code into an outfit, for women and men.

What is business formal for women? A structured blouse, trousers or a skirt in muted colours, a jacket and closed shoes, with examples and tips.