Everyday style
Tucks, cuffs, scarves, colors and proportions. Small decisions that make the clothes you already own work better together.
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Small decisions change how clothes look: a tuck, a cuff, the right shoe with a wide trouser, a scarf tied one way instead of another. These guides cover the everyday techniques that make the clothes you already own work better together.
You will also find clear explanations of garment types, from jackets and jeans to necklines and hats, so you know what to look for and what to call it.
Guides
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Birthday outfit ideas for dinners, parties and milestones
Birthday outfit ideas for every kind of celebration: dinner, a night out, a daytime party, 21st and 30th birthdays, winter birthdays and what to wear as a guest.
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Brunch outfit ideas for every season and occasion
What to wear to brunch: the unwritten dress code, cute and casual brunch outfit ideas for women and men, plus looks for winter, fall, birthdays and bridal brunches.
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Canadian tuxedo: how to wear denim on denim now
What a Canadian tuxedo is, why it has that name, the simple rules that make denim on denim look intentional, and outfits for men and women that feel current.
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Casual outfits for men, built from a few good basics
Casual outfits for men for everyday, work, dates, casual weddings and every season, built from a short list of basics, with the fit and color rules behind them.
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Casual outfits for women: easy looks that still look put together
Casual outfits for women for weekends, class, casual offices, summer and winter, plus how to look casual but classy with basics you already own.
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Date night outfits for every kind of date
Date night outfits for dinner, drinks, movies, winter walks and nights in, for women and men, with how to match the place, stay comfortable and look like yourself.
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Fedora hat for men: how to wear one without looking costumed
How to wear a fedora hat as a man: fedora vs trilby, felt or straw, brim width and fit, outfits that suit it, hat etiquette and care, plus notes for women.
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Festival outfits that look good from noon to 2 a.m.
Festival outfits for women and men that survive heat, dust, cold nights and long walks, with Coachella, EDM and rave looks, shoes, bags and a weather plan.
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Going out outfits: what to wear for a night out
Going out outfits for bars, clubs, dinners and house parties: formulas for women and men, winter nights, plus size fits, shoes and what to build from your closet.
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How to check dress fit, from shoulders to hem
How to check dress fit in a fitting room or at home: what to look for at the shoulders, bust, waist, hips and hem, how to read wrinkles, and what a tailor can fix.
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How to cuff jeans: single, double and pinroll
How to cuff jeans neatly: single, double, pinroll and Japanese cuffs, which jeans and shoes each one suits, and when to hem instead of rolling.
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How to distress jeans at home
How to distress jeans by hand: sanded fades, white thread rips at the knee and a frayed hem, with where to place wear and how to keep holes from growing.
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How to do a French tuck
What a French tuck is, how to do one in under a minute, which shirts, sweaters and waistlines it suits, and when a full tuck or no tuck works better.
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How to dress for your body type without the rules
How to dress for your body type using fit, proportion and balance as tools, not rules. What shape labels and Kibbe can tell you, and where they stop helping.
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How to dress well as a man: fit, basics and outfits
How to dress well as a man without a big budget: get the fit right, build a small wardrobe of basics, and put together casual, smart and seasonal outfits.
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How to find your personal style, starting with your closet
How to find your personal style by studying the clothes you already wear most: what to notice, how to keep simple notes, and when a style quiz actually helps.
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How to layer clothes for warmth and style
How to layer clothes for cold weather and for style: the three layer rule, the right fabrics, layering without bulk, outfits for men and women, and summer layers.
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How to layer necklaces without tangling
How to layer necklaces so they sit apart and stay untangled: choosing lengths, spacing them 2 inches apart, mixing gold and silver, and using layering clasps.
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How to pose for pictures without feeling awkward
How to pose for pictures standing, sitting and walking, what to do with your hands, easy poses for women and men, groups, couples and clothes that photograph well.
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How to roll up shirt sleeves so they stay
How to roll up shirt sleeves neatly: the Italian or master roll, the classic roll and the high roll, plus button tabs, French cuffs and T shirts.
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How to style a cardigan without looking frumpy
How to style a cardigan so it looks sharp: fit, what to wear under it, cropped, long and chunky cardigans, and outfits for women and men from class to the office.
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How to style a leather jacket, black or brown
How to style a leather jacket for men and women: moto, bomber and blazer cuts, black and brown outfits, dresses and skirts, fit, what to avoid and basic care.
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How to style a maxi skirt without looking frumpy
How to style a maxi skirt: the tops and shoes that balance the length, denim, satin, black and white maxi skirts, and outfits for summer, fall, winter and work.
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How to style a sweater vest: outfit ideas for women and men
Sweater vest outfit ideas for women and men: what to wear under it, how it should fit, colors like brown and cream, and looks for class, work, weekends and summer.