Outfit Making
Why a Repeated Shape Can Make an Outfit Feel Settled
A repeated shape can make an outfit feel settled without matching colours. Learn where to echo a curve, angle or line…
The reading room
All stories
Explore considered writing on personal style, outfit making, clothing history, wardrobe care and the ways we dress for particular occasions.
Outfit Making
A Scarf or a Belt: Two Ways to Change a Familiar Coat
A scarf or belt can change a familiar coat in different ways: use this comparison to choose where to add colour…
Clothing History
The Pocket’s Journey from Hidden Detail to Design Feature
The history of pockets reveals how hidden storage and visible pocket shapes affect a garment’s line, construction and…
Wardrobe Care
The Myth That Every Garment Needs the Same Kind of Hanger
Choose the right hanger for each garment by matching its shape and weight to the support it needs, so shoulders stay…
Dress Occasions
Choosing an Outfit for a Long Day Away from Home
Choosing an outfit for a long day away from home starts with its least flexible moment, helping you stay comfortable…
A point of view
Clothes deserve a closer look
Getting dressed can be a small act of attention. We write about the choices behind a wardrobe, without treating fashion as a race to keep up.