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A cable-knit polo combines the warmth of a classic knit with the polished look of a collar. Here is how to wear it in October to the office, to lunch and at the weekend.

Brown and light blue are one of the loveliest colour combinations for September and October. Here is how to wear them together, for women and men, from the office to the weekend.

What do you wear at 5 degrees? Wear three thin layers and a jacket that keeps out the wind. You will read how to build up the layers, with a table per temperature and two complete outfits.

Going to a Halloween party without a costume? Choose black and burgundy with one themed detail. Read three looks and a table with theme, colour and accessory.

Layers make autumn weather easier: a thin base, a fitting middle layer and a coat that you can easily put on and take off along the way.

For three days in the city, a small, mix-and-match wardrobe works better than a separate outfit for every moment. This is how to pack practically for changeable autumn weather.

Autumn chic is not a strictly defined dress code. Use the invitation, the location and the autumn weather as your starting point for a polished, festive outfit.

You judge trousers both standing and sitting. Look at the waist, hips, crotch, leg and length, and take the intended cut of the style into account.

A lavallière blouse changes mostly through the way you wear the collar. Tied tightly it looks different from when the ties fall loose, while the same blouse can simply be combined with trousers, a skirt, a cardigan or a blazer. That makes it easy to adapt one style to the office, lunch or dinner.

Ten pieces can form a practical example base for autumn. What matters more is that the layers, colours and fits suit what you already wear.

A reunion mainly calls for clothing that suits the location and that stays comfortable for a long time. Use familiar pieces and match the formality to the programme.

For public transport, an outfit works best when you can easily adjust your layers, have enough room to move and wear shoes you can walk in comfortably.