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A shirt under knitwear works mainly when the neckline, sleeves and fit work together. A cardigan is often simpler here than a polo or quarter zip.

This is how you combine chinos in autumn. The Issu & Lloyd styles mentioned are current trousers in similar colours and are clearly presented as trousers, not as chinos.

Merino and cashmere differ in fibre and feel, but warmth, durability and care also depend strongly on yarn, knit structure and the specific garment.

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.

Smart casual depends on context. With a shirt or polo, smart trousers and suitable shoes you can easily raise or lower the formality.

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.

Viscose is a regenerated cellulose fibre. How the garment drapes and how you care for it also depends on the fibre blend, the yarn and the knit structure.

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.

A light blue shirt combines easily with many trousers and layers. Plain and striped each give a different look, without hard colour or style rules.