Journal
Preventing damp and mould in your wardrobe
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.
Grey trousers for women: how to wear them in autumn
Grey trousers are neutral, but not dull. With these four colour combinations and five outfits, you can wear them all autumn, from office to weekend.
What to wear to a university open day as a parent
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.
Roll or fold? How to pack a suitcase without creases
Rolling works for knitwear and jersey, folding for shirts and trousers. Here is how to pack each garment and arrive crease-free.
Which coat length suits your trousers? Proportions for autumn
Short jacket, hip length or a long coat: the length of your coat decides how your trousers look. Here is how to choose the right combination for each trouser shape.
Preparing your winter wardrobe: airing, de-creasing and keeping moths out
Your winter wardrobe is coming back out. Here is how to air, de-crease and check your wool, knitwear and trousers, and how to keep moths away.
Knitwear with contrast trim: how to style two-tone tops and cardigans
A trim in a different colour turns a simple knitted piece into a detail. This is how you style two-tone tops and cardigans without it getting busy.
Dressing for your shape: hourglass, pear, apple or rectangle
No shape is better or worse, but the right cut helps you look confident. This is how to choose for each shape.
Packing for a honeymoon: one suitcase for sun, city and dinner
One suitcase is enough for a honeymoon if you pack around a colour palette. This is how you combine sun, city and dinner.
Styling a navy trouser: five looks for women in September
A navy trouser is the piece that carries a September wardrobe. Five looks with blouse, polo, T-shirt and cardigan.
Your first smart work wardrobe: the basics for starters
For your first job you do not need a full wardrobe. With six well-chosen basics you build a work wardrobe you can vary for weeks.
What to wear to a job interview? How to match your outfit to the employer
For a job interview you dress slightly more formally than the team, matched to the sector. This is how you choose an outfit that fits.