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Womenswear, page 4

Womenswear guides: dress codes, everyday styling, fit and measurements, for anyone who wears them.

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Guides on page 4

  1. Five neutral dress bodices display jewel, V, square, boat and halter necklines on dress forms.

    Everyday style

    Types of necklines and how they frame you

    A clear guide to the types of necklines on dresses, tops and sweaters, from jewel and scoop to halter, Queen Anne and apron, with jewelry and bra tips for each.

  2. Six folded pants in wool twill canvas denim and knit fabrics form a centered stack on an off white surface.

    Everyday style

    Types of pants and how to wear each

    A clear guide to the types of pants for men and women, from dress pants and chinos to cargo, joggers, palazzo and culottes, with how to wear each and when.

  3. Five charcoal, camel, navy, cream and rust skirts hang side by side from a simple wooden rail.

    Everyday style

    Types of skirts and how to wear each one

    The main types of skirts by shape, pleat and length, what each one is called, how to tell them apart and how to wear each one for work, weekends and evenings.

  4. Four neutral blouses on wooden hangers show cap, bell, bishop and puff sleeve shapes.

    Everyday style

    Types of sleeves, from cap to bishop

    The main types of sleeves explained: set in, raglan and kimono construction, sleeve lengths, and full shapes like bell, bishop, puff and batwing, with styling tips.

  5. Five folded sweaters in cream, navy, charcoal, oatmeal and Fair Isle patterns rest on a pale shelf.

    Everyday style

    Types of sweaters and how to wear them

    A clear guide to the types of sweaters: pullovers, cardigans and zips, necklines from crew to turtleneck, classic knits like Aran and Fair Isle, and fibers.

  6. A young man in butter yellow and a young woman in sage green walk together along a sunlit stone street

    Everyday style

    What colors go together: color combinations for outfits

    Practical color combinations for outfits: build on neutrals, try tonal dressing, add one accent, and test contrast against your own skin and hair in daylight.

  7. Wide leg mid blue jeans fall just above pointed tan block heel shoes on a pale oak floor.

    Everyday style

    What shoes to wear with wide leg jeans

    What shoes to wear with wide leg jeans, matched to the hem: heels, flats, sneakers, loafers and boots, plus what works in winter and summer and what to avoid.

  8. Everyday style

    What to wear for a photoshoot: outfit ideas that photograph well

    Photoshoot outfit ideas for portraits, couples and family photos: colors and textures that photograph well, patterns to avoid, fit, and looks for every season.

  9. Two young friends in 1920s inspired eveningwear sit together on old theater steps in warm golden light.

    Styles

    1920s fashion for men and women: what people wore

    What 1920s fashion really looked like for women and men, from flapper dresses to Oxford bags, plus what to wear to a Gatsby party and how to borrow the style today.

  10. Two stylish young friends walk together on a tree lined street in modern outfits shaped by 1950s fashion

    Styles

    1950s fashion for men and women: what people wore

    What 1950s fashion looked like for women and men, from full skirted dresses and pencil skirts to gray flannel suits and jeans, with party outfits and modern ideas.

  11. Flared jeans, a cream turtleneck, a tan suede jacket and brown platform boots rest on a warm neutral surface.

    Styles

    70s fashion: the looks and how to wear them now

    The main looks of 70s fashion for women and men, from hippie and prairie to disco and punk, with party outfits and ways to wear the decade with normal clothes.

  12. A hot pink sweatshirt acid wash jeans white belt and white high top sneakers form an editorial flat lay

    Styles

    80s fashion: key looks for men and women

    The key looks of 80s fashion for women and men, from power suits and aerobics wear to Miami Vice and hip hop, plus how to make an 80s outfit from normal clothes.

  13. Two young friends in flannel, baggy jeans, a slip dress and gray cardigan sit together on a sunny skate park ledge.

    Styles

    90s fashion: the looks that defined the decade

    The looks that defined 90s fashion, from grunge and minimalism to hip hop and schoolgirl plaid, with outfits for women and men and ideas for a 90s party.

  14. A young man in indigo workwear leans against an old pickup on a glowing country road.

    Styles

    Americana style: denim, workwear and how to wear it now

    What Americana style is, where it came from, the core denim and workwear pieces, the Japanese Americana take, and outfits for men and women that feel current.

  15. Styles

    Athleisure: what it is and how to wear it well

    What athleisure means, how it differs from activewear, the key athleisure clothing, and outfits for women and men that look put together outside the gym.

  16. A young woman in a pink wrap cardigan and ivory skirt poses beside a ballet barre in a sunlit studio.

    Styles

    Balletcore: the pieces, the history and how to wear it

    What balletcore is, where the ballet look in fashion came from, the key pieces, shoes and colors, and balletcore outfits that feel current instead of like a costume.

  17. Styles

    Blokecore: the football shirt style and how to wear it

    What blokecore means, where the football jersey style came from, the key pieces, and blokecore outfits for men and women that look current, not like match day.

  18. An embroidered white blouse, rust tiered skirt, suede belt and worn brown boots lie on pale linen

    Styles

    Boho style: pieces, fabrics and how to wear it

    What boho style means, where it came from, the key pieces and fabrics of boho clothing, and outfits for everyday, weddings and every age without a costume look.

  19. A young woman in a pink cardigan and floral skirt smiles over coffee in a bright cafe window seat.

    Styles

    Coquette aesthetic: what it means and how to wear it

    What coquette means, where the coquette aesthetic came from, the bows, lace and soft colors that define it, and how to wear coquette outfits as an adult every day.

  20. A woman in a sage green smocked midi dress and cream cardigan stands beside a basket of vegetables

    Styles

    Cottagecore fashion: what it is and how to wear it

    What cottagecore is, where it came from and how to wear it: the core pieces, colors and fabrics, real outfits, and how to start from clothes you already own.

  21. A young woman in tweed and plaid reads an open book while walking through a warmly lit old library

    Styles

    Dark academia fashion: pieces, palette and outfits

    What the dark academia aesthetic is, where it came from, the clothes and colors that define it, and dark academia outfits for men and women you can wear today.

  22. A woman in a striped top, dark jeans and beige trench walks along a quiet pale stone street.

    Styles

    French style: the everyday pieces behind it

    What French style really means, the everyday pieces behind it from the Breton shirt to ballet flats, outfits to copy at any age, and how to avoid the beret cliché.

  23. A young man in olive technical layers and hiking trousers walks beside a lake in an autumn city park.

    Styles

    Gorpcore: outdoor gear as everyday style

    What gorpcore means, where the name came from, the jackets, fleeces, pants and shoes it is built on, and gorpcore outfits that work in town, not just on the trail.

  24. Two young goths pose in black evening clothes between rows of red velvet theater seats.

    Styles

    Goth fashion: history, substyles and key pieces

    What goth fashion is, where it came from, the main substyles from trad goth to Victorian and cybergoth, and how to build goth outfits for men and women today.