Journal
Looking polished with small children during the holidays
Dressed up with a toddler on your lap? Here is how to choose holiday clothes that look polished, wash easily and can handle small hands.
What to wear to the ice rink: skating in the city, warm and polished
Skating at a city ice rink, followed by hot chocolate or dinner? Here is how to dress warm, safe and still polished.
Casual chic dress code: what does it mean and what to wear?
Does the invitation say casual chic? It means relaxed but clearly polished. Here is how to turn it into outfits for women and men.
A shirt without a tie: how to keep it formal enough
More and more often the tie stays at home, even on formal occasions. Here is how to wear a shirt without a tie that still looks festive and polished.
Holiday capsule for men: six pieces for every occasion
Office drinks, Christmas dinner, Boxing Day and New Year's Eve with six garments. Here is how a man can build a capsule for all the holidays.
What to wear when shopping: easy to try on and comfortable to walk in
An afternoon of shopping calls for clothes you can take off and put on quickly, shoes you can walk in for hours and layers for warm shops. Here is how to dress smartly.
What to wear to a naturalisation ceremony
A naturalisation ceremony is an official and personal moment. Here is how to choose an outfit that is festive and respectful, for yourself and as a guest.
A polo in winter: how to wear it warm and polished
A polo is not a summer-only piece. With the right fabric, colour and layer over it you wear it all winter, at the office and at the weekend.
What to wear to the casino? Dress code and outfits
An evening at the casino calls for polished clothing, but not a tuxedo. Here is how to dress as a woman or a man, from smart casual to evening chic.
Colours under artificial light: why your outfit looks different in winter
Navy that looks black, white that turns yellow, burgundy that looks almost brown: in winter you dress under artificial light. Here is how to allow for it.
Fabric softener and detergent: what to use for wool, viscose and cotton?
Not every detergent suits every fabric, and fabric softener often does more harm than good. Here is how to choose the right product for each material.
Which buttons do you fasten? Cardigan, blazer and polo for men
Top button fastened, bottom one open? Here is how it works for a blazer, a wool cardigan, a polo and a shirt, with an overview to remember.