Journal

Loafers are the summer shoe that works the rest of the year too. Here is how to combine them with trousers, chinos or jeans, and how to choose the right socks and trouser length.

A small percentage of silk changes how a knitted polo looks and feels. What silk adds to cotton and linen, and how to care for such a yarn.

As a witness you stand closer to the couple than the guests, literally and in the photos. Here is how to choose an outfit that looks polished, calm and comfortable all day.

For a long weekend in a warm city, pack three tops, two pairs of trousers and one pair of loafers. That way you travel with hand luggage and arrive everywhere looking polished.

A wedding abroad calls for smart packing: an outfit that does not crease, a spare and everything for the ceremony. Here is how to pack for Women and Men.

A picnic in the park calls for clothes you can sit, walk and enjoy yourself in. Here is how to choose a polished, relaxed outfit for Women and Men.

As host or hostess you are on your feet a lot, you smell of food and you still want to look polished. Here is how to choose a summery outfit that is practical and stays elegant.

At your own graduation you want to look polished and confident, in photos too. Here is how to choose an outfit that suits the ceremony, for women and men.

A rooftop bar calls for a stylish summer look that can handle wind, a view and a long evening. Here is how to choose colour, fabric and shoes, for women and men.

Cocktail is the dress code between casual and black tie. Here is how to translate it into an outfit for women and men, with colours, fabrics and shoes.

A wedding anniversary in the family calls for a polished, warm outfit that keeps the couple at the centre. Here is how to choose colour, cut and fabric, for women and men.

A barbecue calls for relaxed clothing that can handle a stain and still looks polished. Here is how to choose pieces for women and men, from the first bite to the last.