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Seasonal Dressing

Clothing combinations for changing temperatures, wet journeys and days away from home.

17 articles

A light field jacket layered over a grey cardigan and cream T-shirt.

Seasonal Dressing

Layers for an unpredictable spring day

Give each layer a job, and make sure the outfit still works when the middle one comes off.

A pale blue shirt and grey trousers worn in a bright office.

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Dressing for a warm office

Keep the level of dress your workplace expects while reducing unnecessary fabric and layers.

A light-blue shirt and pale trousers worn outdoors.

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Getting dressed for a hot day

Fit, weave and the amount of clothing you wear matter alongside the fibre on the label.

Oatmeal linen trousers worn with a pale-blue T-shirt and leather sandals.

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Putting together an outfit with linen trousers

Let the relaxed texture lead, then choose shoes and a top that agree with the shape of the trousers.

A dusty pink shirt with stone trousers and brown shoes.

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Using lighter colours in summer outfits

Introduce a lighter palette one garment at a time instead of replacing every dark piece you own.

Burgundy loafers worn with light trousers on paving.

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Choosing shoes for warm-weather outfits

Match the openness and visual weight of the shoe to your trousers, your route and the setting.

A man wearing a long-sleeved top, shorts and sandals by the coast.

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Changing a beach outfit for a walk through town

A few deliberate changes can turn beach clothes into an outfit for cafés, shops and the journey home.

A navy cardigan and blue shirt paired with brown corduroy trousers.

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Combining autumn layers without bulk

Change fabric weight gradually and avoid stacking bulky seams at the neck, shoulders and waist.

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Dressing for a rainy commute

Plan around the exposed parts of the journey, not just the minutes spent under a roof.

A man wearing a dark overcoat and textured scarf in snow.

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Building winter layers that fit together

Build warmth around your day and leave room for the air and movement between garments.

A long scarf draped over a dark tailored coat.

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Matching a scarf to a winter coat

Choose a scarf that works with the coat's collar and closure before considering patterns or matching colours.

Two pairs of brown lace-up boots with substantial soles.

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Choosing winter boots around your daily route

The route, surface and weather matter more than whether a boot looks rugged in a photograph.

A grey overcoat layered over a patterned cream knit and shirt.

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Dressing for heated rooms and cold streets

Make the layer you remove do most of the temperature work, leaving a complete outfit underneath.

A lightweight olive jacket worn over a grey knit and dark jeans.

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Choosing a jacket between seasons

Choose the gap in your wardrobe before choosing the jacket that is meant to fill it.

An overhead view of a man arranging folded clothes in a suitcase.

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Packing a small wardrobe for a week away

Build a week of outfits around the itinerary, laundry access and two compatible colour families.

A black leather holdall carried beside jeans and trainers.

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Packing clothes for a two-night trip

For two nights away, pack changes for real plans and let the travel outfit do some of the work.

Folded wool jumpers stored beside hanging shirts.

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Moving clothes between seasonal wardrobes

Store clothes clean, dry and visible enough that you remember what you own when the weather turns.