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A classy but casual look is relaxed clothing worn with care, which means good fit, clean shapes, a…

Styling guides

For sophisticated monochrome outfits, you should wear navy suits with cornflower blue shirts and mid-tone blue ties, grey…

Styling guides

A Paletot overcoat is a classic double-breasted topcoat with peaked lapels and a 6×2 button arrangement, originating from…

Styling guides

Add one second colour to a monochrome outfit without losing the effect: how much, where it sits, contrast…

Styling guides

An all-navy outfit keeps every garment in navy or a close blue and builds interest through shade, texture…

Body Shape

This guide helps a man who uses the Rectangle body shape description and the True/Warm Spring colour palette…

Seasonal Colour

With a rectangle outline and Bright/Clear Spring colouring, start with clothes that fit, then decide whether you want…

Seasonal Colour

A True/Cool Summer wardrobe uses cool, softened colours, such as steel grey, French navy, blue-grey, steel blue, rose…

Styling guides

The three-colour rule is an optional way to simplify an outfit. Build it from about three main visible…

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