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How to layer a shirt under a jumper: which shirt and knit to choose, what to do with the collar, cuffs and hem, knitted vests, outfits and mistakes.
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Taller Marmo Dress Guide 2026: 14 Styles and Where to Wear
Every Taller Marmo dress and gown in the Fall 2026 collection, from the Notte Gown to the new 1926 Gown, with sizing, care and what to wear where.
New Year’s Eve Dress Guide 2026: What to Wear by Setting
What to wear on New Year's Eve, from a black-tie ball to a summer countdown in Australia, with Taller Marmo Fall 2026 sequins, feathers and velvet leading.
Great Gatsby Dress: 8 Grown-Up Party Outfits for 2026
What to wear to a Great Gatsby party without looking like you are in costume: the flapper dress explained, 8 designer looks led by Taller Marmo Fall 2026, and the accessories that finish them.
Old Hollywood Dress Guide: 5 Glam Silhouettes for 2026
What defines an Old Hollywood dress, the five classic glam silhouettes and how to style them now, led by the silver-screen Taller Marmo Fall 2026 collection.
What to Wear to the Opera: 2026 Guide for Every Night
What to wear to the opera, from black tie opening nights to Sunday matinees, with the coats, gloves, shoes and bags that make the night easier. Led by the Taller Marmo 1920 Gown and its cocoon opera coat.
Opera Coats: What to Wear Over a Gown in Winter 2026
What an opera coat is, how it differs from a cape and a wrap, and what to wear over an evening gown in winter, anchored by the Taller Marmo 1920 Gown in Antique Bronze.
Feather Coats: The Designer Edit for Winter 2026
What a feather coat is, how ostrich differs from marabou, and how to wear and care for one, with the new Taller Marmo Zangaro Coat in Black.
Embellished Jackets: How to Wear Beaded and Sequin Jackets for Evening and Day
An embellished jacket is a tailored jacket covered in beads, sequins, crystals and embroidery, and it is the most versatile piece of eveningwear you can own. Worn over a gown it replaces a wrap; worn with trousers, a slip skirt and even denim, it turns a simple outfit into party dress. Keep...
Off the Shoulder Gowns: Necklines, Bras, Body Shape and When to Wear One
An off the shoulder gown sits below the shoulders and frames the collarbone, which makes it one of the most flattering formal necklines for almost every figure. It balances wider hips, shows off the neck and suits black tie, weddings and galas. The keys to wearing one well are a bodice that...
Pink Tulle Dresses: Shades, Shapes and How to Wear Them Grown Up
A pink tulle dress looks grown up when three things line up: a muted shade (soft peony, dusk pink, blush) rather than bubblegum, a fitted bodice with real structure, and accessories that add an edge. Keep the skirt long, the jewellery sharp and the hair simple, and pink tulle works for weddings,...
Navy Evening Gowns: How to Choose and Style Designer Navy for Black Tie
A navy evening gown is the most useful colour in formal dressing: it reads as dark and serious as black at night, yet it looks softer in daylight and in photographs, so it works for black tie, galas, winter weddings and mother of the bride. Choose a deep, inky navy in a fabric with some light...
Needle and Thread Dresses by Colour: Black, Pink, Red, Navy, Green, Cream and Metallic
Needle and Thread dresses come in seven main colour families: jet black, pink (soft peony, dusk pink, misty rose), red (ribbon red and garnet), navy, green (soft mint, seafoam, sea mist and the new pine), cream and white (chalk, swan white, optic white), and metallics (moonbeam silver, gold,...
Needle and Thread Christmas Party Dresses: Gowns, Sequins and Jackets for the Season
The best Needle and Thread Christmas party dresses for 2026 are the sequin and shimmer gowns in jet black, ribbon red, garnet and moonbeam silver, led by the new Cruise 2027 Amaya Shimmer and Thalia gowns. For an office party, wear the Jet Embellished Jacket and the Jet Frill Blouse with...
Needle and Thread Mother of the Bride Dresses: Navy, Sleeves and Coverage
The best Needle and Thread mother of the bride dresses are the ankle-length gowns with a sleeve: the new Pre-Spring 2027 navy gowns, the long sleeve Amaya Shimmer and Sylvia Rose gowns, and the cape sleeve styles in garnet and jet black. Navy is the classic choice because it flatters in...
Needle and Thread Wedding Guest Dresses: What to Wear by Season and Dress Code
The best Needle and Thread wedding guest dresses are the ankle-length gowns in clear, confident colour: navy, garnet and ribbon red for autumn and winter weddings, aqua, seafoam and apricot blush florals for spring and summer. Skip the label's swan white, chalk, optic white and cream pieces,...
Needle and Thread Size Guide: UK, EU, US Sizes, Fit and Length
Needle and Thread uses UK sizing: a UK 10 fits an 88cm bust, 70cm waist and 97cm hip, and converts to EU 38, IT 42, AU 10 and US 6. Most gowns are form fitted through the bodice with a full skirt, so choose your size by bust and waist rather than hip. The brand's model is 175cm and wears a UK...
Needle and Thread Review: Quality, Fit, Fabric and Who It Suits
Needle and Thread is a good choice for embellished occasionwear: the beading and sequin work is the label's real strength, the bodices are cut close and the tulle skirts are light to wear. The trade-offs are fabric and care. Most pieces are polyester, many recycled, and the heavier gowns need...
Needle and Thread Cruise 2027: The New Collection, Piece by Piece
The Needle and Thread new collection is Cruise 2027, released alongside a navy Pre-Spring 2027 capsule. Its headline pieces are the Swan Lake-inspired Thalia gowns, the ballet-cut Amaya Shimmer gowns, the Luminara gown, and a new pair of separates, the Jet Embellished Jacket and Jet Frill...
Who Is Needle and Thread? The London Label Behind the Embellished Tulle Gown
Needle and Thread is a London womenswear label founded in 2013 by the designer Hannah Coffin, who still runs it as founder and CEO. It is best known for embellished tulle gowns worked with sequins, beading and embroidery, with motifs drawn from classic English gardens, vintage textiles and...
Is Solace London a Luxury Brand? Quality, Fabric and Fit Assessed
Is Solace London a luxury brand? Who founded it, what the dresses are made of, how they fit and how the label compares with Self-Portrait and Safiyaa.
Bronx and Banco Vegan Croc Leather and Suede Guide
Fall Winter 2026 gave Bronx and Banco a wardrobe, not just a gown rail. Its centre is a set of croc-embossed vegan leather separates, jackets, shorts, a cape top and a maxi skirt, alongside a family of suede-look jackets and shorts. All of them are made from polyurethane, not animal leather....
Bronx and Banco Faux Fur Coats: The FW26 Mink and Teddy Edit
For Fall Winter 2026 Bronx and Banco made outerwear for the first time at real scale, and faux fur is at the centre of it. The collection runs from cropped faux mink jackets to a long teddy coat, all cut with the label's sense of occasion, so they work over a gown as easily as over jeans....
Bronx and Banco Dresses by Colour: White to Emerald
Bronx and Banco names its colours poetically, so a search for a green dress can mean sage, pistachio, emerald and khaki. Sorted by colour, with the shade names decoded, the collection is much easier to shop. Every piece is on the Bronx and Banco hub .