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A sweater on a hanger stretches, a blouse in a drawer creases. Here is how to know per garment whether it should hang or lie flat, and which hanger to choose.

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.

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.

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.

Sleeves that are too short, a polo that ends above the belt, trousers that ride up: familiar to tall men. Here is how to check the fit and choose pieces that really fit.

How should a sweater fit? Shoulders, sleeve length, hem and room around the chest: this is how you check the fit of knitwear in five steps.

Rib, piqué, cable and open knit: four knit stitches you come across in knitwear, how they look, how they feel and which outfit they suit.

For shorter men, good clothing is all about proportions. With the right fit, trouser length and colour choices, you look taller and more polished, without it feeling forced.

Tucked in or out is one of the most common style questions men ask. The answer depends on the length, the hem, the trousers and the occasion. Here is how to decide in a few seconds.

Many clothing rules come from a time with different fabrics and different dress codes. Which rules you can let go of with a clear conscience, and which three still make the difference.

Broad shoulders are a lovely base for a strong silhouette. Here is how to choose necklines, sleeves, trousers and accessories that bring your upper and lower body into balance.