Men’s Card Holders: The Slim Alternative to a Wallet
A guide to men's designer card holders: open, zip and fold-over shapes, what each holds and which to buy.
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Men’s Designer Wallets: How to Choose One That Lasts
A practical guide to men's designer wallets: the shapes, what each holds, the leathers that wear well and the ones worth buying.
How to Wear Polka Dots: Dot Size, Sets and Stripes
To wear polka dots without looking costumed, choose one dotted piece, keep its colours to two, and pair it with plain, clean shapes in a colour taken from the print. Small dots read as a near solid and go almost anywhere; larger dots are a statement and want simple shoes and very little jewellery. A matching dot set worn head to toe also works, as long as everything else in the outfit is plain.
How to Wear Gingham: Dresses, Sets, Shoes and Colours
To wear gingham so it looks current, let one gingham piece lead and keep everything around it plain, ideally in a solid colour pulled from the check itself. A small check reads neat and polished, while a large check reads relaxed and summery. A matching gingham set is the simplest outfit of all, because the print does the styling and you only need to choose the shoe.
How to Wear Balloon Pants: Length, Tops, Shoes, Proportion
Balloon pants look best when the top is closer fitting and the shoe is slim, so the volume in the leg reads as intentional rather than oversized. Let the gathered hem sit at the ankle bone, choose a fitted tank, a cami, a bodysuit and a tucked in shirt on top, and finish with a ballet flat, a slim sandal and a pointed mule. One volume per outfit is the rule that makes them work at any height.
How to Wear a Kaftan Dress From Beach to Dinner
To wear a kaftan dress, let the loose shape do the work and add structure in just one place: a belt at the waist, a defined sandal, a small bag held close. Over swimwear a kaftan is a beach cover up; with seamless underwear, gold earrings and a heeled sandal it becomes a resort dinner dress. Keep everything underneath close to the body so the kaftan stays the one relaxed element in the outfit.
How to Wear a Halter Top: Bottoms, Bras and Layers
To wear a halter top, balance the bare shoulders with a bottom that has a clear waist: a mini skirt, tailored trousers, a midi skirt and high waisted shorts all work. Pick your bra by the back of the top, not the front, because the cut of the back decides between a halter bra, a strapless bra and stick on cups. Wear your hair up to show the neckline, and add a cropped cardigan when the evening cools.
How to Style Capri Pants: Tops, Shoes and Proportion
To style capri pants, balance the shorter leg with the right top and shoe: pair slim capris with a looser top and wide capris with a fitted one, and choose shoes that leave the ankle visible, such as pointed flats, slingbacks, heeled mules and minimal sandals. Tuck the top in, at least at the front, so the high waist shows and the leg looks longer. Keep the colours close from waist to shoe for the longest line.
How to Style a White Sundress: Shoes, Layers and Rules
To style a white sundress, keep the dress the brightest thing in the outfit and build around it with warm, natural tones: tan leather sandals, a straw hat, a woven bag, gold jewellery. Wear seamless underwear in your skin tone, never white, and choose a lined dress so it stays opaque in sunlight. For evening, swap flats for a heeled sandal and add a knit cardigan over the shoulders.
How to Style a Strapless Top: Bras, Bottoms and Layers
To style a strapless top, start with what keeps it up: a top in your true size with a grippy, elasticated edge, plus a strapless bra with a silicone band if you need support. Then balance the bare shoulders with more coverage below, such as high waisted wide trousers, a midi skirt and matching shorts, and add a single layer, like a cardigan, a cropped jacket, an open shirt, when the temperature drops. Keep the neckline clear and put jewellery at the ears and collarbone.
How to Style a Crochet Top, From the Beach to Dinner
To style a crochet top, balance its open, textured stitch with smooth, simple pieces: a plain layer underneath, then clean trousers, a silk skirt, tailored shorts and denim. Decide first how much skin you want to show, because what you wear under the crochet sets the tone of the whole outfit. Over a bikini it is a beach look; over a fitted cami with a midi skirt it is a dinner look.
How to Style a Cardigan: Buttoned, Open and in Knit Sets
The two most useful ways to style a cardigan are buttoned up and worn as a top, and worn open over a smooth base like a tank, a slip dress and a baby tee. Pair it with clean, modern bottoms such as a midi skirt, wide trousers and tailored shorts, and the cardigan looks deliberate rather than frumpy. Fit does most of the work: a cropped, close cardigan suits high waisted bottoms, while a longer, relaxed one suits slimmer shapes.
How to Style a Baby Tee: Skirts, Shorts Sets, Layers
To style a baby tee, pair its short, close cut with bottoms that sit high on the waist, so the hem of the tee meets the waistband: a mini skirt, a long midi skirt, straight trousers, capris and matching shorts all work. Keep the bottom slightly looser than the tee for balance, and add a cardigan and a light jacket on top when it cools. The easiest outfit of all is a baby tee worn with the matching skirt and shorts from the same set.
Carla Zampatti Tops and Blouses: Cape Tops, Camisoles and Tie Tops
Carla Zampatti tops are built to go under a jacket and with a crepe pant: fitted crepe bodices with a cape and with a tie, satin camisoles and draped evening tops. They are cut from the same crepe and satin as the tailoring, so a top and a pant in the same colour make a jumpsuit-like column, one...
Brands Like Carla Zampatti: 6 Australian Labels to Know
If you like Carla Zampatti for its tailoring and occasion wear, the closest Australian alternatives are Scanlan Theodore for minimal tailoring, Rebecca Vallance and Alex Perry for evening and occasion dresses, Maticevski for sculptural gowns, Camilla and Marc for modern workwear, and Aje for...
Carla Zampatti Bags, Belts and Brooches: The Accessories Guide
Carla Zampatti accessories are designed to finish the house tailoring. The Autumn 2026 range has two bags (the Milano tote in mini and medium, and the Cubo clutch), thin leather belts with a small gold CZ buckle, oversized Fiore flower brooches and a sculptural petal brooch, and two pieces to...
Carla Zampatti Pants and Jeans: Bootleg, Wide Leg and Denim
Carla Zampatti trousers are cut from the same crepe as the house jackets, so every pant is half of a suit. Autumn 2026 has four crepe shapes (bootleg, high-waisted wide leg, low waist and the classic slim) and, new for the season, two jeans with gold CZ hardware. The crepe pants sit high, are...
Carla Zampatti Jackets and Coats: Blazers, Capes and Faux Fur
The Carla Zampatti jacket is the core of the house. It is cut close at the waist and sharp at the shoulder, usually in a lined acetate and polyester crepe, and often fastened with jewel buttons. The Autumn 2026 collection has five tailored shapes in black, navy and ivory, plus a cropped faux fur...
Carla Zampatti Suits: How to Build a Pant Suit From the House Tailoring
Carla Zampatti does not sell its suits as sets. Each jacket, pant and skirt is a separate piece cut from the same crepe, so you build the suit yourself and choose the jacket and the leg that suit you. The jackets come in black, navy and ivory, with fitted waists, shawl collars and jewel buttons;...
Carla Zampatti Dresses: The Midi, Gown and Occasion Dress Guide
Carla Zampatti dresses fall into three families: tailored crepe midis for work and day occasions, cape and drape dresses for weddings and the races, and gowns for black tie. Most are cut in a stretch-free acetate and polyester crepe, lined, and made in Australia. They run in AU sizes 4 to 16,...
Designer Top Handle Bags: How to Choose and the Best to Buy
A guide to designer top handle bags: the sizes, the handle drops, the shapes and the ones worth buying.
Old Money Bags: The Quiet, Logo-Free Handbags Worth Buying
A guide to old money bags: what makes a bag quiet, the houses that do it best and the pieces worth buying.
Designer Bucket Bags: How to Choose the Right Size and Shape
A guide to designer bucket bags: the sizes, the materials, how they carry and the ones worth buying.
How to Tie a Scarf on a Bag: 5 Ways With a Silk Band
Five ways to tie a silk scarf or band on a bag handle, and which bags each one suits.