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Red carpets, airport arrivals and off-duty uniforms, broken down piece by piece: why the look works, then pieces in the same spirit at three prices.

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FamescoopDenim Cropped, Classic or Oversized: What a Denim Jacket's Cut Does to an Outfit Explainer · 5 min · 3 pieces Cover story · Denim Cropped, Classic or Oversized: What a Denim Jacket's Cut Does to an Outfit The wash of a denim jacket matters less than its cut: how long it is and where its hem lands against the waistband of what you wear underneath. Drag the hem on… Get the look BudgetStraight cropped denim jacket - GREEN - S€39.98 RoomyOversized Denim Truckerjasje€109 Soft blendCropped Denim Jacket€129 Read the story →

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FamescoopDenim Cropped, Classic or Oversized: What a Denim Jacket's Cut Does to an Outfit Explainer · 5 min · 3 pieces Denim · Explainer · 5 min Cropped, Classic or Oversized: What a Denim Jacket's Cut Does to an Outfit The wash of a denim jacket matters less than its cut: how long it is and where its hem lands against the waistband of what you wear underneath. Drag the hem on our interactive…
02 Bags · Explainer Gold, Silver or Matte: What a Bag's Hardware Does to an Outfit A bag's metal parts are its own jewellery, and they either agree with the metal you are wearing or argue with… 4 min 03 Outerwear · Explainer Wool-Look, Blend or Wool-Rich: What a Coat's Fabric Does to an Outfit The tiny label inside a coat says more than most people think. The share of wool decides whether the shoulder… 4 min 3 pieces 04 Shoes & Sneakers · Explainer Leather, Suede or Canvas: What a Sneaker's Upper Does to an Outfit The same low-top sneaker can look sharp, soft or easy-going depending on one thing: the surface of the upper… 3 min 3 pieces 05 Street Style · Explainer Pushed, Rolled or Cuffed: What Sleeve Handling Does to an Outfit A sleeve you fold, push or roll changes an outfit more than most people expect. It decides how much wrist and… 4 min 06 Red Carpet · Explainer Patent, Leather or Suede: What an Evening Shoe's Finish Does to a Dress Two evening shoes in the same shape and colour can look very different, because the finish changes how much… 3 min 3 pieces

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01 Small, Medium or Large: What a Sunglass Lens Width Does to an Outfit Inside the arm of every pair of sunglasses are numbers like 54-18-140, and the first one, the lens width in… Start → 02 Staggered Hems: How Far Apart Should Your Layers Sit? Two hems that almost match look like a mistake; two that sit clearly apart look planned. This piece explains… Start → 03 Stiletto, Kitten or Block: What an Evening Heel Does to a Dress The heel you choose changes how an evening dress hangs. A stiletto, a kitten heel and a block heel each give… Start → 04 The Quiet Watch: Why Case Size, Dial and Strap Decide the Look A good watch looks like part of the outfit, not a gadget on top of it. The difference is rarely price. It… Start → 05 Which Sunglasses Shape Suits Your Face: Contrast, Width and a Try-On Most advice on the right sunglasses comes down to one idea: set a frame against the lines already in your… Start → 06 Tonal Dressing: Why One Colour in Three Shades Looks Considered The outfits that look most considered in street-style galleries are often the ones with the fewest colours… Start →

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The pieces our stories come back to most.

Sweet spot€99.99
Tommy Hilfiger - Leather Mix Court Sneakers
Leather upper · Low top · White
from “Leather, Suede or Canvas: What a Sneaker's Upper Does to an Outfit” Schuurman Schoenen
Sweet spot€49.97
100% Cotton Jeans - BLACK - 32
100% cotton · Black · Denim
from “Rigid, Blend or Stretch: What Denim Fabric Does to a Jean's Shape” Desigual
Splurge€260
Helene Echt Leren Bucket Bag
Bucket · Brown · Cow leather
from “Hobo, Bucket or Tote: What a Bag's Outline Does to an Outfit” Guess
Round€46.70
Casio Heren Horloge 42mm MTP-1290D-1A2
Round case · 42 mm · Steel bracelet
from “Round, Square or Rectangle: What a Watch Case Shape Does to an Outfit” Watch2Day
Roomy€109
Oversized Denim Truckerjasje
Oversized · 99% cotton · Mid blue
from “Cropped, Classic or Oversized: What a Denim Jacket's Cut Does to an Outfit” Guess
Budget€39.98
Straight cropped denim jacket - GREEN - S
Cropped · Straight cut · Green denim
from “Cropped, Classic or Oversized: What a Denim Jacket's Cut Does to an Outfit” Desigual

Contents

BagsIt-bags and the everyday ones that copy them. 7 DenimCuts, washes and how stars wear them. 7 EyewearSunglasses shapes and who wears them best. 6 OuterwearTrench coats, leather jackets and blazers. 7 Red CarpetPremieres, galas and award-season looks. 7 Shoes & SneakersFrom loafers to the sneaker of the season. 7 Street StyleOff-duty outfits and airport looks. 7 Watches & JewelleryWatches, hoops and the finishing touches. 6

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We start with the look and what makes it work. The pieces come after: a steal, a sweet spot and a splurge.

  1. 01Style only, never gossip. We write about clothes, cut and colour, not private lives or bodies.
  2. 02Picks are pieces in the same spirit, not the exact items worn, and no celebrity endorses them.
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