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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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FamescoopOuterwear Open, Belted or Knotted: What a Trench Coat's Belt Does to an Outfit Explainer · 4 min · 3 pieces Cover story · Outerwear Open, Belted or Knotted: What a Trench Coat's Belt Does to an Outfit A trench coat is really four coats: open, belted, knotted or tied at the back. The cut stays the same, but the belt changes where the eye stops and how the… Get the look Budgetboohoo Dames Trenchcoat Met Ceintuur | Chocoladebruin | Maat: 40€36.80 Sweet spotDenim trench coat with belt - BLUE - M€109.50 SplurgeLeonie Lange Trenchcoat Met Ceintuur€280 Read the story →

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FamescoopOuterwear Open, Belted or Knotted: What a Trench Coat's Belt Does to an Outfit Explainer · 4 min · 3 pieces Outerwear · Explainer · 4 min Open, Belted or Knotted: What a Trench Coat's Belt Does to an Outfit A trench coat is really four coats: open, belted, knotted or tied at the back. The cut stays the same, but the belt changes where the eye stops and how the whole outfit is…
02 Shoes & Sneakers · Explainer Low-Top, Mid-Top or High-Top: What a Sneaker's Height Does to Your Trouser Hem Most people pick a sneaker by colour and sole, but the part that shapes an outfit most is how far up the… 4 min 3 pieces 03 Street Style · Explainer Crew, V or Henley: What a Tee's Neckline Does to an Outfit The plainest tee in your wardrobe still makes one big choice for you: the neckline. A crew neck draws a flat… 5 min 04 Red Carpet · Tool Cocktail, Black Tie or White Tie: What a Dress Code Asks of Your Dress An invitation that says "black tie" or "cocktail" is asking for three things: how long the dress is, what it… 3 min 3 pieces 05 Watches & Jewellery · Explainer Dress, Field or Dive: What a Watch's Job Does to an Outfit Every analogue watch does one of three jobs: dress, field or dive. The job it was built for decides how it… 4 min 06 Eyewear · Explainer Solid, Gradient or Mirror: What a Sunglass Lens Finish Does to an Outfit Two pairs of sunglasses with the same frame can look completely different once the lens finish changes. A… 5 min

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01 Cocktail, Black Tie or White Tie: What a Dress Code Asks of Your Dress An invitation that says "black tie" or "cocktail" is asking for three things: how long the dress is, what it… Start → 02 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 → 03 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 → 04 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 → 05 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 → 06 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 →

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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
Sweet spot€109.50
Denim trench coat with belt - BLUE - M
Cotton · Belted · Blue denim look
from “Open, Belted or Knotted: What a Trench Coat's Belt Does to an Outfit” Desigual
Splurge€280
Leonie Lange Trenchcoat Met Ceintuur
99% cotton · Long length · Belted, red
from “Open, Belted or Knotted: What a Trench Coat's Belt Does to an Outfit” Guess

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. 7 OuterwearTrench coats, leather jackets and blazers. 8 Red CarpetPremieres, galas and award-season looks. 8 Shoes & SneakersFrom loafers to the sneaker of the season. 8 Street StyleOff-duty outfits and airport looks. 8 Watches & JewelleryWatches, hoops and the finishing touches. 7

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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.
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