The clothes you wear again and again – three style staples worth investing in
As the decade comes to an end, are there any clothes you’re wearing now that you were wearing 10 years ago? Of course there are.
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Things you never knew you wanted: the pink corduroy blazer
Readers, the ‘not buying anything new’ pledge has ended. As I knew it would.
Party brogues and cocktail sneakers: the shoes you can wear all night long
I’ve said this many times before but it’s worth repeating: no-one ever looked glamorous when their feet hurt. Shoes that you can actually walk in are a crucial part of the grown-up womanâ€...
That’s Not My Age Podcast Episode 7: Patrick Grant
For our first male podcast guest I am chuffed to bits to introduce award-winning Savile Row tailor, champion of British manufacturing and judge on the BBC’s Great British Sewing Bee (new series out ...
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.
Irene McAulay: our 90-year-old style icon
When we featured 90-year-old Irene McAulay and her daughter, fashion photographer Liz, in a special occasion style feature this summer the comments box flooded with compliments for the pair. And every...
Why representation is important – and Julianne Moore is NOT a woman of a certain age
It is impressive to see women in high profile positions making a stand about gender equality, ageism and representation. I’m thinking of all the female politicians who speak out in spite of the ...
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...
Khaki Malarkey: Where to find cargo pants that don’t cost a fortune
On the podcast this spring, Lucinda Chambers told me that cargo pants could be considered her signature piece, and that she has dedicated her life to finding the perfect pair. Well, I think I&#...
Everyone is wearing: the striped long-sleeved t-shirt
This time of year, rather than the summer months, is when the Breton top comes in to its own. Last week, all three women I share an office with, came in layered-up in striped long-sleeved t-shirts.
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...
