Style basics

Colour, patterns, dress codes and finding a style that’s yours.

Navy blazerCream wide-leg trousersWhite teeBrown loafersBurgundy top-handle bag
 Style basics How to match colours in outfits: the colour wheel, made wearable You don’t need a natural eye for colour, just a handful of rules that hold up on real clothes. Here’s how the colour wheel works when you’re getting dressed, and the pairings that never let you down. 8 min read
Dark straight jeansChocolate knitWhite band-collar shirtTan suede Chelsea bootsBrown leather belt
 Style basics How to find your personal style (without starting from scratch) 6 min read
Navy blazerDark straight jeansWhite band-collar shirtBrown loafersBrown leather belt
 Style basics How to mix patterns: the rules, the pairings and when to break them 6 min read
Camel trench coatDark straight jeansWhite teeTan suede Chelsea bootsTaupe leather tote
 Style basics How to build a neutral wardrobe that isn’t boring 6 min read
Navy blazerDark straight jeansWhite band-collar shirtBrown loafersBrown leather belt
 Style basics Smart casual dress code: what it means and what to wear 7 min read
Cream double-breasted blazerOlive column dressBrown loafersBurgundy top-handle bag
 Style basics Wedding guest dress codes decoded: what each one means in the UK 7 min read
Red cardiganBlack midi dressBlack ankle bootsBurgundy top-handle bag
 Style basics What to wear on a first date: outfit ideas for every kind of plan 6 min read

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