Journal
The office in summer without a blazer: how a man stays polished
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.
Father's Day gift: choosing a polo in the right size, fabric and colour
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.
Heatwave: how to stay polished at 30 degrees or more
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.
Slim fit, regular fit or tailored fit: what is the difference?
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.
Shorts or trousers? How a man stays polished in summer
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.
Styling navy and white: the calmest colour pair of summer
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.
A long weekend on a Wadden island: what do you pack?
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.
Which sleeve length suits you? Cap sleeve, short sleeve and elbow-length sleeve
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.
Summer chic dress code: what is expected of you?
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.
What is acetate? Everything about the fabric behind the satin-look blouse
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?
What do you wear to a high tea? How to dress for an afternoon in style
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.
Mother's Day gift: how to choose clothing she will actually wear
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.