Journal

At Easter you choose a polished, soft look: a blouse or polo in a light shade, smart trousers and a cardigan for when it gets colder.

Italy in spring calls for light layers in neutral colours. Here is how to pack for days in the city, a visit to a church and a dinner.

In April you wear fine-knit knitwear in light colours: a polo, a cardigan or a knitted T-shirt. That is how you layer them on cool mornings and mild afternoons.

The rule of thirds in clothing: divide your outfit into one third and two thirds for a balanced silhouette. With examples for top, bottom half and layer.

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.

You wear a satin-look blouse with V-neck during the day with trousers and a cardigan and in the evening with a skirt and jewellery. Five combinations from office to dinner.

What to wear to a funeral? Choose sober, dark clothing in calm fabrics, keep accessories small and leave eye-catching prints at home.

An evening at the opera or ballet is a chance to dress up, but how smart should you go? Here is how to choose an outfit that suits the hall, the performance and the interval.

Cooking together, a movie or a long breakfast: celebrating Valentine's Day at home is relaxed, but it can still feel a little special. Here is how to dress comfortably yet polished.

Not fabric red roses, but a garment your partner will actually wear. Here is how to choose a thoughtful Valentine's gift, for her and for him.

A Valentine's dinner is the evening to dress a little more beautifully than usual, without feeling like a costume. Outfits for her and him, coordinated with each other.

A doctoral ceremony is solemn, traditional and often held in a historic building. Here is how, as a guest, to choose an outfit that is respectful and festive.