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When the top goes into the trousers

Short answer: The top goes in your trousers when it is long enough to stay there and when you want your waist to show...

Lengths when you layer

Short answer: Let each layer end in a different place from the one below it. Equal lengths give a thick edge all the ...

Thin under thick and why the order counts

Short answer: The thin layer belongs next to your skin, because it moves moisture away from the body. If the thick la...

Layering without looking bulky

Short answer: Thinnest inside and thickest outside, and let each layer be slightly looser than the one beneath. That ...

Two patterns in the same outfit

Short answer: Two patterns in one outfit work when they are clearly different in size and share at least one colour. ...

Pattern together with plain

Short answer: One pattern at a time, and let the other garments be plain in one of the pattern's colours. That keeps ...

How much contrast suits most people

Short answer: Medium contrast suits most people. Very high contrast pulls the eye to the transition between garments,...

Light on light without it disappearing

Short answer: Use two light shades that are clearly different, and let at least one of the garments have texture. Oth...

Dark on dark without it going flat

Short answer: Change texture or shade instead of colour. Two dark garments in the same smooth fabric look flat, while...

One colour from top to toe

Short answer: One colour from head to toe works best when the fabrics differ, and it falls apart when two garments ar...

Earth tones and what they go with

Short answer: Beige, olive green, rust red and brown go well together and with navy. They feel warm and calm, and the...

Navy as an alternative to black

Short answer: Navy does the same job as black, but looks a little softer and goes better with warm colours. It hides ...