Journal
What to wear to a housewarming? Relaxed and polished
A housewarming is informal, but you meet new neighbours, friends of friends and sometimes colleagues. Here is how to dress relaxed and still polished.
Trying on clothes in the fitting room: how to know if something really fits
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.
Cold at the office: dress warm and polished without a thick sweater
The heating is low, the air conditioning blows or you sit by the window. Here is how to stay warm in a cold office and still look polished, without hiding in a thick sweater.
Shop smart in the January sales: buy what you will really wear
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.
Stylish knitwear instead of an ugly Christmas sweater
No reindeer or fairy lights, but still that warm, festive feeling. Here is how to choose knitwear that suits a Christmas drinks party just as well as a family dinner in December.
Christmas with family: how to pack one suitcase for all the holidays
Three or four days with family, with a Christmas dinner, a brunch, a walk and a lazy day on the sofa. Here is how to pack one suitcase that can handle all those moments.
Clothing for tall men: polos, shirts and trousers that fit
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.
What to wear to a Christmas brunch? Festive by day
A Christmas brunch is festive, but it is still morning. Here is how to choose an outfit that suits a laid table just as well as a winter walk afterwards.
Warm trousers for men: brushed, wool blend or herringbone?
Thin trousers quickly feel cold in January. Here is how to choose winter trousers that are warm, still look polished and stay comfortable all day.
Festive chic dress code: what is expected of you?
Festive chic appears more and more often on invitations to Christmas parties and dinners. What does it mean exactly, and how do you translate it into an outfit that works?
Christmas concert or Christmas Eve service: what to wear?
A Christmas concert or Christmas Eve service calls for something polished and warm, understated yet festive. Here is how to choose an outfit for the church, the concert hall and the cold evening air.
What to wear to a Christmas market? Warm and polished in the city
What to wear to a Christmas market? Warm layers, a wool cardigan, trousers with a brushed lining and shoes that can handle a long walk.