Neutrals That Aren't Boring
Neutrals get an unfair reputation for being dull. In truth, a wardrobe built on good neutrals is one of the most elegant things you can own, provided you treat them with the same care you would give any colour.
ReadFabric & Colour
Fabrics, textures, colour and combinations — so your clothes get along.
Adding One Bold Colour
You do not need a rainbow to enjoy colour. Often the most striking thing you can do is add a single bold colour to an otherwise quiet outfit, and let that one note ring out clearly.
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Understanding Drape
Drape is the way a fabric falls when you hold it up: whether it flows, folds, or stands away from the body. Once you learn to notice it, you understand at a glance why some clothes hang beautifully and others never quite do.
ReadCaring for Knits
Knits reward a little care more than almost any other clothes you own. Treat them gently and they stay soft and shapely for years; treat them roughly and they pill, stretch, and sag long before their time.
ReadLinen in Everyday Life
Linen is one of the most pleasant fabrics to wear when it is warm, cool, breathable, and beautiful. It also creases the moment you look at it, and making peace with that is the whole secret to loving it.
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Wearing Black Well
Black is the colour we all reach for, and precisely because it is so easy, it is easy to wear badly. Worn with a little thought, though, black is as sharp and elegant as anything in your wardrobe.
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Pattern-Mixing Basics
Wearing two patterns at once looks daring, but it rests on a few simple ideas anyone can learn. Get the scale and the colours right, and mixing prints becomes one of the most enjoyable things you can do with clothes.
ReadThe Colours That Suit Your Face
Some colours make you look bright and well; others quietly drain you. Learning which shades flatter your face is one of the most useful things you can do for your wardrobe, and it costs nothing but a little attention in good light.
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