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What is business casual for men? You wear trousers with a shirt or a knitted polo, without a suit and without a tie. You will read what works and what does not, with a table and four working days as a formula.

Brown and light blue are one of the loveliest colour combinations for September and October. Here is how to wear them together, for women and men, from the office to the weekend.

What do you wear at 5 degrees? Wear three thin layers and a jacket that keeps out the wind. You will read how to build up the layers, with a table per temperature and two complete outfits.

A polo does not fit the same way in every style. This is how to check shoulders, chest, sleeves and length, and how to use the size advice for the specific style.

Layers make autumn weather easier: a thin base, a fitting middle layer and a coat that you can easily put on and take off along the way.

For three days in the city, a small, mix-and-match wardrobe works better than a separate outfit for every moment. This is how to pack practically for changeable autumn weather.

A shirt under knitwear works mainly when the neckline, sleeves and fit work together. A cardigan is often simpler here than a polo or quarter zip.

This is how you combine chinos in autumn. The Issu & Lloyd styles mentioned are current trousers in similar colours and are clearly presented as trousers, not as chinos.

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.

You judge trousers both standing and sitting. Look at the waist, hips, crotch, leg and length, and take the intended cut of the style into account.

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

A reunion mainly calls for clothing that suits the location and that stays comfortable for a long time. Use familiar pieces and match the formality to the programme.