Outfit ideas, color guides, and styling tips

Color guides, outfit ideas and wardrobe advice for the clothes you already own.

A portrait smartphone previewing a styled outfit beside a navy knit jumper and tan leather loafers on a warm ivory surface

App Comparisons

What App Picks Outfits for You?

Oct 20, 20268 min read

Several apps store clothes. Far fewer decide. Which ones pick an outfit for you, how each one does it, and what to do when the picks feel off.

A portrait smartphone previewing a styled autumn outfit beside a charcoal wool overshirt and white leather sneakers on a warm ivory surface

App Comparisons

The Best Wardrobe Apps for Android in 2026

Oct 20, 20269 min read

Stylebook is iPhone only, which leaves most "best wardrobe app" lists unusable on Android. Here is what works instead, and how the seven Android options differ.

Camel wool overcoat, stone trench coat, and navy down puffer jacket laid flat for comparison

Wardrobe Styling

How to Choose a Winter Coat: Which Coat for Which Weather

Oct 19, 20267 min read

Wool, puffer, parka or trench: which coat handles which weather, and how to avoid owning three that do the same job.

Belted navy winter coat shown with a cream ribbed beanie, matching scarf, and dark brown waterproof boots

Seasonal Style

What to Wear in the Snow Without Looking Bulky

Oct 19, 20266 min read

Snow is a wet problem before it is a cold one. Here is the order to dress in, and how to still look like yourself in it.

Soft cream cashmere sweater shown with fluid taupe wide-leg trousers, black leather mules, and a gold pendant

Seasonal Style

What to Wear on Christmas Day: 8 Outfits

Oct 18, 20266 min read

Christmas Day is fifteen hours long. Eight outfits that survive the kitchen, the meal and the photographs.

Black satin slip dress shown with black leather heels, evening blazer, and a polished silver cuff

Seasonal Style

New Year's Eve Outfits for Indoors and Out

Oct 18, 20266 min read

Three settings, five outfits, and the one rule about sparkle that keeps the night from reading as a costume.

Tailored cream wool coat shown with a burgundy knit midi dress, knee-high leather boots, and oatmeal scarf

Seasonal Style

Christmas Market Outfits for Four Hours in the Cold

Oct 16, 20266 min read

A Christmas market is four hours of standing still outdoors. Here is what to wear for it, and which colours survive the lighting.

Folded navy wool suit with a white poplin shirt, dark brown calf oxfords and a dark brown leather belt on a warm ivory background

How to Wear

What Color Shoes to Wear With a Navy Suit: 7 Choices

Oct 16, 20267 min read

Seven shoe colours for a navy suit, from dark brown oxfords to white trainers, with the matching belt and socks and what to wear for business, interviews and weddings.

Navy merino crew-neck jumper laid flat with mid-grey wool trousers, dark brown suede loafers and a dark brown leather belt on a warm ivory background

Color Combinations

Men's Outfit Color Combinations: 12 Outfits That Work

Oct 15, 20268 min read

Twelve men's outfits across casual, smart casual and tailored dressing, each naming the top, trousers and shoes, plus how to match belts and socks and how many colours to wear.

Peach silk shirt laid flat with navy tailored trousers, navy suede loafers and a cognac leather tote on a warm ivory background

Color Combinations

What Colours Go With Peach Clothes? 10 Outfit Ideas

Oct 15, 20267 min read

Ten outfit pairings for peach clothes from spring to evening, with the shoes, bags and metals that suit a pale warm colour and the mistakes that make it blur.

Polished silver jewellery shown with a charcoal grey wool sweater, navy trousers, and black leather loafers

Color Combinations

What Colors Go With Silver: Pairings and 8 Outfits

Oct 14, 20266 min read

Silver is a cool metal, so it sharpens rather than warms. Here is what it sits beside and the pairing that quietly fails.

Navy crepe wrap dress laid flat with tan leather sandals, oxblood loafers and silver strappy heels on a warm ivory background

How to Wear

What Color Shoes to Wear With a Navy Dress: 8 Shades

Oct 14, 20267 min read

Eight shoe shades for a navy dress with an outfit formula for each, when black shoes work and when they fail, and what to wear at the office, weddings and weekends.

Mauve satin midi skirt laid flat with a chocolate brown fine-knit sweater and brown leather knee-high boots on a warm ivory background

Color Combinations

What Colours Go With Mauve Clothes? 10 Outfit Formulas

Oct 13, 20268 min read

Ten outfits for mauve, a greyed pink-purple, plus how to tell it apart from dusty pink and lavender and why it needs a partner that is clearly lighter or darker.

Black crepe midi dress laid flat with nude sandals, gold strappy heels and red kitten heels beside the hem on a warm ivory background

How to Wear

What Color Shoes to Wear With a Black Dress? 9 Options

Oct 13, 20268 min read

Nine shoe colours that work with a black dress and when each one suits, then how to match the shoe to work, weddings, evenings and weekends, with tights and bags.

Fuchsia wool jumper laid flat with charcoal grey wide-leg trousers, black pointed flats and a small black leather shoulder bag on a warm ivory background

Color Combinations

What Colours Go With Hot Pink Clothes? 10 Outfit Ideas

Oct 12, 20267 min read

Ten ways to wear hot pink, from a single bag to a full suit, with the calm and bright colours that work beside it and how to wear pink head to toe.

Olive green pleated wide-leg trousers laid flat with a cream silk blouse, tan heeled mules and a cognac leather tote on a warm ivory surface

How to Wear

What to Wear With Olive Green Pants: 11 Outfit Ideas

Oct 12, 20267 min read

Eleven complete outfits for olive green trousers, set out by occasion, with shoe advice and how the cut changes what goes on top.

Turquoise linen shirt laid with white linen trousers, tan leather flat sandals and a silver and turquoise cuff bracelet on a warm ivory background

Color Combinations

What Colours Go With Turquoise? 10 Outfits and Jewellery Tips

Oct 11, 20267 min read

Ten turquoise outfits for holidays, work and evenings, plus how to wear turquoise jewellery and why turquoise and teal belong in separate outfits.

Chocolate brown wide-leg wool trousers laid flat with a cream crew-neck jumper, black pointed flats and a cognac leather shoulder bag on a warm ivory surface

How to Wear

What to Wear With Brown Pants: 10 Outfits and the Right Shoes

Oct 11, 20268 min read

A shoe guide for tan, mid and chocolate brown trousers, then ten full outfits for work, weekends and evenings.

Navy wide-leg sailor trousers laid flat with an ivory tie-neck blouse, tan suede block-heel pumps and a folded camel blazer on a warm ivory surface

How to Wear

What to Wear With Navy Pants: 12 Outfits From Desk to Dinner

Oct 10, 20267 min read

Twelve complete outfits built around navy trousers, how the cut changes the top, and when black can sit next to navy.