Journal
What to wear to court or an official appointment?
A hearing, an appointment at the notary or a tribunal: at official moments you want to come across as calm and serious. Here is how to choose clothing that shows respect without making you feel dressed up.
A colour palette for your wardrobe: how everything combines effortlessly
Anyone with a fixed colour palette gets dressed faster and buys more consciously. Here is how to define base colours, neutrals and accents, and build a wardrobe in which everything goes together.
What to wear to a company outing or team day?
A company outing is neither an office day nor a day off. Here is how to choose an outfit that suits the activity, stays polished for colleagues and still works at dinner.
What to wear as a teacher? Polished for the classroom
In front of the class you are in view all day, you move a lot and you still want to come across as calm and polished. Here is how to put together a practical wardrobe for the new school year.
To the dry cleaner or wash it yourself? How to decide per garment
Not everything has to go to the dry cleaner, and not everything may go in the machine. Here is how to read the label, know the limits per material and keep your clothes beautiful for longer.
Shirt or polo: tucked in or out?
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.
Off to lectures: a polished basic wardrobe for students
A new course of study calls for a wardrobe that works in the lecture hall, at a presentation and at drinks. Here is how to build a polished base with few pieces.
Clothing rules that no longer apply, and three that still hold
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.
Packing for a tour: one suitcase for sun, rain and cool evenings
On a tour you change city, climate and hotel. Here is how to pack one suitcase that works in the heat, in a rain shower and on a cool evening in the mountains.
Pastel colours for men: soft and summery without getting sweet
Pastels are the calmest way for men to wear colour in summer. Here is how to combine light blue, ivory and light grey without it turning sweet or childish.
What to wear for beautiful holiday photos?
The most beautiful holiday photos do not come from the most eye-catching outfit, but from calm colours and fabrics that move. Here is how to choose clothes you will still love to look back on in ten years.
Visiting churches on holiday: what to wear in Southern Europe?
Many churches in Southern Europe have a dress code: covered shoulders and knees. Here is how to dress respectfully and still stay cool on a warm holiday day.