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FASHION KNOWLEDGE

Style Guides

The foundations of dressing well: colour, fit, formality, fabrics and combinations. Written for men, boys and kids.

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Style essentials for everyone

Five short guides that cover most everyday decisions.

01 Colour combinations for clothes: how to match colours in an outfit 8 min read 02 Dress codes explained: from casual to white tie 8 min read 03 How to layer clothes: a guide for changeable weather 7 min read

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Colour Combinations Which colours work together, and why. 2 guides

Clothing Combinations Pairing tops, trousers, shoes and layers.

Fit & Proportions How clothes should fit at every age. 2 guides Formality Explained From casual to black tie, and in between. 1 guide Fabrics & Seasons Linen, wool, cotton and technical fabrics. 2 guides Capsule Wardrobes Fewer pieces, more outfits. 1 guide Shoes & Accessories Footwear, belts, bags, watches and hats. 1 guide Sizing Guides Measurements and size charts by age. 3 guides

Grooming Basics Simple routines that complete an outfit.

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Dress codes and style guides

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Man in a navy blazer, pale-blue Oxford shirt and stone chinos walking past a café terrace

Smart casual for men: the dress code explained, with 10 outfits

Man in a navy blazer, light-blue oxford shirt and grey trousers at a meeting table

Business casual for men: what to wear, with outfits for every day of the week

Man in a navy blazer, white shirt and grey trousers with a burgundy pocket square at an outdoor celebration

Dressy casual for men: what it means and what to wear

Man in a navy suit, white shirt and burgundy tie walking through a modern European office

Business attire for men: the complete guide to dressing professionally

Four men side by side dressed in classic, minimalist, workwear and streetwear styles

Styles of dressing for men: 15 fashion styles explained

A rail of men's jackets including a bomber, chore jacket, field jacket, leather jacket and navy blazer

Types of jackets for men: 25 styles explained and how to wear them

Man in a camel wool overcoat, navy roll neck and grey flannel trousers on a winter street

Winter coats for men: overcoat, topcoat, car coat, peacoat and more explained

Man in a long insulated parka, beanie and scarf walking along a snowy street

Cold weather clothing: how to dress for cold, freezing and extreme cold

Put the guides into practice The Color Matcher and Outfit Builder use the same rules as these guides.

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