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Journal

The Journal

Every guide in the journal, newest first. Each one answers a single question about dressing, fit or everyday beauty, and most include an interactive tool.

Party

Party Dresses: How to Pick the Right Cut, Length and Fabric

Choose a party dress by occasion, cut, length and fabric. A practical guide with an interactive finder and fit notes for evenings out.

Daywear

Daywear Capsule: Nine Pieces That Work From Desk to Dinner

Build a daywear capsule of nine pieces that mix into dozens of outfits. Includes a capsule checklist that counts your possible outfits.

Tops

Black Choker Top: Six Ways to Wear It Well

Six ways to wear a black choker top, from office to evening, with a picker that suggests bottoms, layers and jewellery for your occasion.

Jumpsuits

Jumpsuits That Fit: How to Choose Rise, Leg Width and Fabric

How to pick a jumpsuit that fits: rise, leg width, fabric drape and waist. Includes a fit checker that suggests the cut for your proportions.

Dresses

Bardot Dresses: Choosing the Neckline, Fit and Occasion

Bardot dresses explained: how the off-shoulder neckline fits, which bodices suit which occasions, and a side-by-side comparison of neckline types.

Beauty

A Ten-Minute Beauty Routine That Holds Up All Week

A simple ten-minute beauty routine: cleanse, treat, moisturise and protect. Includes a routine builder that totals the time and the steps you need.

Guides

Dress Codes Decoded: Black Tie, Cocktail, Smart Casual and More

What black tie, cocktail, smart casual, business casual and festive attire really mean, with examples and a flashcard quiz to test yourself.

Guides

Wedding Guest Outfits for Daytime, Evening and Garden Weddings

What to wear to a wedding as a guest: outfits by time of day, venue and season, with a checker that lists what to confirm before you shop.

Guides

How to Measure Yourself for Dresses and Jumpsuits

Measure bust, waist, hip and length correctly, then use the size calculator to find the size range to start with for dresses and jumpsuits.