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A great coat doesn't just finish an outfit. It becomes part of your wardrobe for years, the one you reach for on the first cold morning of autumn and are still wearing on the last grey day of March. Which is why choosing one deserves more thought than it usually gets. Most women's wool coats are bought off the rail, in a standard size, in whatever the season happens to offer. Sometimes that works. More often the shoulders sit a little too wide, the sleeves fall a little too long or there's simply no room for the jacket you want...

With restrictions lifting again in the UK, and weddings that have been rescheduled now looking likely to go ahead, knowing what to wear to a wedding will be important this summer! What to wear falls under three basic principles that apply across the board no matter what wedding you will be attending. Understanding these principles will serve you well and allow you to enjoy the day rather than worry about whether or not your wardrobe is appropriate.  Know the wedding dress code Knowing the dress code for the event is the first step in knowing what you should wear. More...

While we place a lot of our attention on beautifully tailored suits, flawless shoes and the rest of the accessories that make up most formal looks – we don’t often discuss socks. Sounds a little odd yes, but your socks are still very much a part of your look so why shouldn’t they also be given some thought. With trousers lengths shortening more than ever before, and a greater number of men opting to cuff their trousers, socks are becoming increasingly visible and as such play a more significant role in bringing an outfit together. We’ve looked at what you...

Whether we think we do or not, a subconscious first impression is made of someone within just a few seconds of meeting. We have little to base this decision on, the way they entered the room, a smile but really it is what a person is wearing that we tend to notice first. The fleeting glance we make when we first meet someone is considered the first impression, and making a ‘good one’, is vital. Whether you’re at a meeting, networking event or, especially, an interview, one way to ensure a good first impression is through the clothes that you wear, and...