Journal
What to wear to a trade fair, conference or networking event?
A long day of standing, walking, talking and presenting calls for an outfit that looks professional and stays comfortable all day. Here is how to go about it.
Working from home and still polished: outfits for video calls and focus days
Working from home invites joggers and a hoodie, but people who dress with care often work with more focus. Here is how to combine comfort with a professional look.
Jeans at the office: how to keep denim professional
More and more offices accept jeans, but there is a big difference between denim that looks professional and denim that smells of the weekend. Here is how to tell the difference.
What to wear to a housewarming? Relaxed and polished
A housewarming is informal, but you meet new neighbours, friends of friends and sometimes colleagues. Here is how to dress relaxed and still polished.
Black trousers for women: five combinations for winter
Black trousers are the most versatile piece in your wardrobe. Five winter combinations, from office to dinner, plus tips on shoes and care.
Trying on clothes in the fitting room: how to know if something really fits
In the fitting room everything seems to fit fine, until you wear it at home. With these checks you know within five minutes whether a garment really fits.
Cold at the office: dress warm and polished without a thick sweater
The heating is low, the air conditioning blows or you sit by the window. Here is how to stay warm in a cold office and still look polished, without hiding in a thick sweater.
Shop smart in the January sales: buy what you will really wear
In January everything looks like a bargain, but a garment you do not wear is always too expensive. With this approach you buy only what really improves your wardrobe in the sales.
Stylish knitwear instead of an ugly Christmas sweater
No reindeer or fairy lights, but still that warm, festive feeling. Here is how to choose knitwear that suits a Christmas drinks party just as well as a family dinner in December.
Christmas with family: how to pack one suitcase for all the holidays
Three or four days with family, with a Christmas dinner, a brunch, a walk and a lazy day on the sofa. Here is how to pack one suitcase that can handle all those moments.
What to wear to a Christmas brunch? Festive by day
A Christmas brunch is festive, but it is still morning. Here is how to choose an outfit that suits a laid table just as well as a winter walk afterwards.
Festive chic dress code: what is expected of you?
Festive chic appears more and more often on invitations to Christmas parties and dinners. What does it mean exactly, and how do you translate it into an outfit that works?