Why I’m wearing baggy jeans
Over the years I’ve collected jeans in numerous different shapes and sizes, but my favourite pairs are all on the relaxed side. There’s a certain slouchy-ness about them.
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Ask Alyson: How should I style socks with loafers?
Question: ‘Socks with loafers: Should you? Shouldn’t you?
Six simple ways to make your outfits look instantly cooler
One of the adjectives I bear in mind when I think about how I want to look is ‘cool.’ Which is probably totally uncool!
Expert advice on shopping for and styling a petite frame
We all have our reasons for feeling frustrated by the fit of clothes on offer, but I do think that women under 5ft 3 have a particularly raw deal. Fewer shops than ever seem to carry petite siz...
Why pearls are a perennial favourite
Grace Kelly, Rihanna, Harry Styles, just a few of the icons who have a penchant for pearls. Timelessly elegant, the late Grace Kelly opted for a more traditional twinset-plus approach.
Creative Women At Work: The jeweller making rings for arthritic fingers and injured knuckles
‘Jewellery is extremely special. It stirs the senses, represents strong emotional bonds and forms sentimental attachments,’ says jeweller Ruth Donaldson.
How to master the art of layering clothes (autumn is the perfect time to practice)
Layer up, layer up… As well keeping warm and wearing all your favourite clothes at once, layering offers a styling opportunity, a way to make outfits more visually interesting. And who do...
Where to find (and how to style) the perfect cargo pant
Everyone’s wearing cargo pants, the baggier the better. Personally, I like a little bit of slouch but there are limits.
Ask Alyson: How can I style dresses over trousers?
Q: ‘I’ve spotted several women wearing dresses over pants recently and would love to give this look a go – but where on earth do I start?!
Heatwave dressing – don’t forget your sun hat
Panama, bucket, baseball, straw – just a small selection of the sun hats I’ve seen people wearing in the city, this week. There I was thinking the preppy tote bag was this su...
This summer’s reading list: 13 brilliant books recommended by the That’s Not My Age team
Whether you’re home or away this summer, the perfect companion for early mornings and balmy evenings is a great book. I asked the That’s Not My Age team to each recommend som...