Make do and mend? It’s nothing new to the war generation
But we are beginning to see the stirrings of a revolution from Gen Z – the very people most wedded to throwaway fashion. Of course, when a…
Here’s the proof that tie dye can be for grown ups
What’s not to adore about tie-dye? You choose your favourite colour and it hands it back to you with options galore. Take the cardigan I’m wearing here….
I found the one item that makes me more French than the French
Then blow me down, I came across a real-life version of it in the newly refurbished, unbelievably shiny, unfeasibly huge Dior store in Paris. Not this exact…
The best spring roll necks and how to wear them
I’m not a vain person and have always taken the low maintenance/big picture approach to beauty. This could be because we only had one tiny mirror in our house…
The £22.50 viral M&S trousers that women of all ages are desperate to get hold of
Linen Rich Wide Leg Trousers, £22.50, Marks & Spencer They’re comfortable too, with an adjustable drawstring waist, because, like the rest of us, who have endured lockdowns…
How midlife women can wear sleeveless dresses with confidence – and not a bingo wing in sight
Paula Rowan, an Irish based glove obsessive who makes them traditionally, in Italy, says demand has never been higher. Working with the softest leathers, Rowan’s turning gloves…
My Annie Hall chinos are the most hard working piece in my wardrobe
Gant, £125, gant.co.uk; Joseph, £285, joseph-fashion.com; Toast, £185, toa.st Of course today you don’t have to resort to the men’s department for wide-leg trousers or chinos. These…
I’ve tried hundreds of trench coats – here’s how to find the right one for you
So apart from the colour issues, the looking best when you’re naked beneath it, and the fact that its major selling point (keeping you dry) isn’t always…
The simple style formula that complements grey hair
Cobalt blue shirt, Arket (now sold out); burnt orange Rivelli trousers, £225, the Fold; velvet Venetian slippers, £315, Le Monde Beryl; 18ct gold chain Axiom necklace, £179, and…
How to pull off double denim when you’re over 40
Cotton denim shirt, £95, Damson Madder; Cotton straight leg jean, £255, E.L.V Denim at Fenwick; Upcycled trainers, £176, Aspect Climate Projects Now for the gentle reminder of…
The simple trick to help midlife men up their workwear game
A man’s sense of style changes as he grows older. I know mine certainly has, and what I value now are clothes that make me feel good….
At 72, Twiggy is proof that older models are the most relatable campaign stars
When it comes to advertising campaigns, the fashion and beauty industries don’t exactly have clean copybooks. Blighted by lack of race and age diversity, in recent years…
Three cosy outfit formulas now that it’s cold again
The clocks have gone forward but with temperatures plunging to mid-January levels, it feels as if our wardrobes have gone backwards. As April begins, there is snow…
I’ve never found the perfect shirt dress – until now
I love the idea of a shirt dress – the crisp polish of a shirt, the one-and-done ease of a dress – but, despite my years as…
The grown-up guide to shopping secondhand
Alyson wears: Vintage Burberry raincoat, £400, Menage Modern Vintage; striped wool jumper, £220, Paul Smith from Fenwick; cotton trousers, £165, Me+Em; suede ankle boots, £149, Hobbs; vintage…
Warmer weather is here, but is your wardrobe ready?
Acetate sunglasses, £110, aceandtate.com; Aerolite umbrella, £24, fultonumbrellas.com What are they? A good pair of sunglasses will make anyone feel instantly cooler, and it’s worth taking some time…
The 6 best tote bags – and ones your pedigree pup can fit in
Resisting can be as much of an art as acquiring, especially when it comes to tote bags, which are the crack of fashion shopping. They don’t require…
Why a trophy knit is the new jacket for spring
Everything about this jumper comes together to make it a clever wardrobe investment. It’s the right length (on anyone 5ft 6in or under) to wear over dresses…
The transformative power of a trophy jumper – and without breaking the bank
Everything about this jumper comes together to make it a clever wardrobe investment. It’s the right length (on anyone 5ft 6in or under) to wear over dresses…
A flamboyant coat of many colours is your next style must-buy
There are more people in black overcoats and puffers in London right now than Russian oligarchs. And that’s saying something. On my way to a meeting the…
I haven’t used my iron in over three years – here’s what I do instead
“I have one white shirt that I reserve for a particular ensemble, which I may or may not iron depending on my mood,” she adds. “My favourites…
Blouses can look twee on 50-something women…until you find the right one
Blouses are quite hard done by. I think it’s the word and its associations. Blowsy (problematic). Big girl’s blouse (v v problematic ). Some people try to…
Yes, pencil skirts can be worn by all women in 2022 – here’s how to style yours
Black tweed pencil skirt, £179, LK Bennett Whether you have an hourglass figure, or a straight up/straight done column shape, or are more of an ‘inverted triangle’…
Prince Edward proves men can still have fun with their wardrobes at 57
If eight years as Men’s Style Editor at the Telegraph has taught me anything, it’s that men tend to settle into a style rut as they grow…
The colour update that will make you look 10 years younger
Until recently, the only people who wore head-to-toe white were nurses, gurus and ghosts. Presumably that’s why it acquired a reputation for being something of a spiritual…