Journal

More and more often the tie stays at home, even on formal occasions. Here is how to wear a shirt without a tie that still looks festive and polished.

Office drinks, Christmas dinner, Boxing Day and New Year's Eve with six garments. Here is how a man can build a capsule for all the holidays.

An afternoon of shopping calls for clothes you can take off and put on quickly, shoes you can walk in for hours and layers for warm shops. Here is how to dress smartly.

A naturalisation ceremony is an official and personal moment. Here is how to choose an outfit that is festive and respectful, for yourself and as a guest.

A polo is not a summer-only piece. With the right fabric, colour and layer over it you wear it all winter, at the office and at the weekend.

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.

Navy that looks black, white that turns yellow, burgundy that looks almost brown: in winter you dress under artificial light. Here is how to allow for it.

Top button fastened, bottom one open? Here is how it works for a blazer, a wool cardigan, a polo and a shirt, with an overview to remember.

Shirt, knitted polo or fine knit: what you wear under a blazer decides how formal it looks. Here is how to choose the right layer for each occasion.

As soon as the heating goes on and the windows stay closed, damp gets a hold on your wardrobe. Here is how to prevent mould and a musty smell in your clothes and wardrobe.

You are joining an open day at a university or college. Here is how to dress as a parent: neat, comfortable and, above all, in the background.

Rolling works for knitwear and jersey, folding for shirts and trousers. Here is how to pack each garment and arrive crease-free.