Why an autumn uniform makes good style sense
Navy cashmere polo neck, navy wool overcoat, trousers a bit on the slouchy side, boots a bit on the stompy side: I’m back in my autumn uniform. And it feels good.
Expert Style Advice
What the owner of a fashion boutique is wearing this autumn – and news of a super-stylish event
Kate Evans is a former buyer for Harvey Nichols and Harrods, who has worked in fashion for many years and has excellent taste (and fabulous grey hair.) Regular readers might recognise her from my This...
How to wear a colourful coat
Pared-back doesn’t have to mean washed out. This warming blast of mustard yellow and a quick spritz of Bella Freud’s Ginsberg is God eau de parfum are providing a welcome boost, right now...
How to wear glasses AND statement earrings
Statement earrings are an easy way to make an everyday outfit extraordinary. Although, I am often asked by glasses-wearing That’s Not My Age readers how to wear statement earrings and spe...
Style over fashion: second-hand jeans and sustainable denim
Style is personal. It’s about finding what’s right for you and feeling authentic.
The non-boring way to wear neutrals
Occasionally, an outfit comes together at the very last minute. This is not exactly a happy accident because some thought has gone into the pairing, so perhaps it’s more of a conscious coupling?
How to waft your way through a heatwave
Having navigated Naples at 40 degrees, I feel like I’m ready for this week’s skyrocketing temperatures. First stop, this go-everywhere dress.
How to pull off pyjama dressing in public
Easy to wear and decadent, pyjama dressing has been wafting around for some time, now. As someone who has never felt comfortable in formal attire, I find this low-key glamour hugely appe...
Five easy pieces to make a summer holiday more stylish
Anatomy of a holiday outfit, part one. All these old favourites (details below) have been washed and returned to my Holiday Box till next year.
Special occasion dressing without the faff factor
Are these not the best-dressed wedding guests, ever? Chic-as-you-like fashion photographer Liz McAulay (on the right) is mother of the bride, seen here with her mum, at her daughter Flo’s...
That’s Not My Age: Introducing The Podcast!
You’ve read the blog, bought the book(s) and now you can listen to the podcast. The latest That’s Not My Age audio extravaganza is something I’ve been working on for the last few mon...
Choosing the right glasses
Stars such as Linda Rodin, Caryn Franklin, Bill Nighy and Jeff Goldblum have all established their specs style. I’m still working on mine… A long-overdue trip to the optician’...
