Look great and stay comfortable all year long with this seasonal guide to dressing for spring, summer, autumn and winter. Here, we show you how to choose fabrics, colours and styles to help you slip effortlessly from season to season. Continue reading
The art of layering all year round
Layering traps air between garments to keep you warm or cool
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Wearing multiple layers of thin clothing minimises bulk and is an excellent way to insulate your body, helping to keep you cool when it’s warm, and warm when it’s cold. Layering works by trapping pockets of air within and between garments, so that neither the heat nor the cold penetrates. When the temperature rises, simply remove a layer of clothing; when it falls, put an extra layer on. Layering is a super simple way to stay comfortable and stylish whatever the weather. Here’s how to get it right…
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How to create the perfect family heirloom
Something that commemorates a rite of passage makes a great family heirloom
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The best heirlooms are things that commemorate significant events and rites of passage. A signet ring passed from father to child to mark a 21st birthday; a christening gown that’s been in the family for generations; your grandfather’s fob watch…
But it’s also about the stories that go with the objects, so make sure you talk about how you came by the possessions that matter to you most – when you’re gone, it’s your stories that will live on through the pieces you leave behind.
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