The office in summer without a blazer: how a man stays polished

. Redacteur · Koen · Menswear Editor

When the blazer stays on the coat rack in summer, the rest of your outfit has to do the work. This is how you stay business-like and polished at the office, even on warm days.

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Father's Day gift: choosing a polo in the right size, fabric and colour

. Redacteur · Goof · Textiel & Technisch Modetekenaar

A good polo is a Father's Day gift that he will really wear. This is how to choose the collar, the fabric, the colour and above all the right size, without him noticing.

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Heatwave: how to stay polished at 30 degrees or more

. Redacteur · Liselotte · Merchandiser

At 30 degrees or more you want to stay cool without looking sloppy. With the right fabrics, colours and fit, that works, for women and men.

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Slim fit, regular fit or tailored fit: what is the difference?

. Redacteur · Marjolein · Womenswear Editor

Slim fit, regular fit, tailored fit, slim-straight: what do all these fits mean exactly, and which suits your body and style? A clear explanation for women and men.

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Shorts or trousers? How a man stays polished in summer

. Redacteur · Koen · Menswear Editor

When does a man wear shorts and when a light trouser? An honest guide for warm days, with the rules for length, fabric and occasion.

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Styling navy and white: the calmest colour pair of summer

. Redacteur · Elisabeth · Social Media Editor

Navy and white is the colour pair that always works: fresh, polished and timeless. This is how to combine it for women and men, from office to sailing boat.

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A long weekend on a Wadden island: what do you pack?

. Redacteur · Dolf · Menswear Editor

Wind, sun, cycling and a dinner in the village: a weekend on a Wadden island calls for smart layers. This is the packing list for women and men.

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Which sleeve length suits you? Cap sleeve, short sleeve and elbow-length sleeve

. Redacteur · Goof · Textiel & Technisch Modetekenaar

The length of a sleeve decides more than you think: where the eye goes, how your arms look and how formal a top feels. This is how to choose the sleeve that suits you and the moment.

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Summer chic dress code: what is expected of you?

. Redacteur · Lorraine · Merchandiser

Summer chic appears more and more often on invitations to summer parties and weddings. Here is how to turn that dress code into an outfit, for women and men.

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What is acetate? Everything about the fabric behind the satin-look blouse

. Redacteur · Goof · Textiel & Technisch Modetekenaar

Acetate gives blouses their soft sheen and fluid drape. What exactly is it, how does it wear and how do you care for an acetate blouse without damage?

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What do you wear to a high tea? How to dress for an afternoon in style

. Redacteur · Melissa · Social Media Editor

A high tea calls for an outfit that is polished but not too formal. Here is how to find the right balance for women and men, from tea room to hotel.

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Mother's Day gift: how to choose clothing she will actually wear

. Redacteur · Koen · Menswear Editor

Giving clothing for Mother's Day is personal, but also nerve-wracking. With this approach to size, colour and style, you choose something she will wear rather than exchange.

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