Style guides

What to wear to a summer funeral as a woman: respectful, breathable outfits, the right fabrics and colors, and shoes that handle the heat.

What to wear to a fall baby shower as a guest: cozy dresses, jeans-and-knit looks, warm fall colors, and easy layers that still look pulled together.

Heading to a festival in the rain? Waterproof outfit ideas, the fabrics to skip, boots that beat the mud, and a quick packing checklist.

Wide-leg jeans bunching over your boots? Here is exactly which ankle boots to pick, where to hit the hem, and 6 outfits that actually work.

Cargo pants can look polished, not teenage. Here is how to wear them over 40 with blazers, silk blouses and boots, plus the fits to choose.

Chunky loafers look best with the right hem. Eight outfits with cropped jeans, midi skirts, dresses and socks, plus simple proportion tips.

Eclectic grandpa outfit ideas: sweater vests, cardigans, pleated trousers and loafers styled the modern way, for men and women.

Attending a courthouse wedding as a guest? Outfit ideas for men and women, the colours to avoid, and shoes that suit a quick civil ceremony.

First date outfit ideas for men who want to look smart but relaxed: shirts, jeans, chinos, shoes, colours, and the mistakes to avoid.

Country concert outfit ideas for women: boots, denim, dresses and Western accessories, plus tips for hot, cold and outdoor shows.

Graduation guest outfit ideas for women: polished dresses, jumpsuits and separates, plus comfy shoes for long ceremonies and grass.

Gym kit for your first session as a woman: a supportive sports bra, leggings or shorts, the right tops and shoes, and what to leave at home.

30th birthday outfit ideas for women, from dinner to a big night out: dresses, jumpsuits, sequins and colours that suit every kind of party.

Outdoor summer wedding as a male guest? Lightweight fabrics, lighter colours, and outfit ideas for casual, semi-formal and formal dress codes.

What to wear to a christening as a female guest: midi dresses, tailored sets, pastel colours, and shoulder-covering options for the service.

Make a slinky slip skirt office-ready. Six work outfits using blazers, knits and loafers, plus how to stop satin from clinging.

Eight denim midi skirt outfits for every season, from sneakers and tees to boots and knits, with simple tips on tops, shoes and proportion.

Layer a turtleneck under a dress to wear summer pieces in winter. Which dresses work, which knit to pick, and 5 cosy outfit ideas.

A brown leather jacket softens floral midis and sharpens slip dresses. Six outfits plus the colours and boots that pair best.