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Packing clothes for a country weekend
Pack for the activities on the invitation, not a general idea of country style. A muddy walk and a quiet lunch may need different shoes, but they can share much of an outfit.
THE EVERYDAY WARDROBE
Dressing for plans
What to wear for the invitation, the weather and the journey in between.
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Keeping summer office clothes comfortable
Summer work clothes need to balance the journey, the workplace and the layers you may still want indoors. Start with fit and movement rather than a fixed fabric formula.
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An everyday outfit for persistent rain
Persistent rain asks more of an outfit than a brief shower. Pay attention to hems, the outer layer and what happens when you arrive indoors.
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Dressing for a cold morning and a milder afternoon
A cold start can tempt you into an outfit that becomes too warm later. Build a lighter daytime version first, then add what the morning needs.
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An easy outfit for a family lunch
A family lunch can be relaxed, celebratory or somewhere between. Choose for the setting and the things you will be doing, then keep the outfit comfortable at the table.
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Getting dressed for a day of galleries and walking
A day of galleries often includes more standing and walking than expected. Choose clothes for moving between the street, the rooms and a café stop.
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Adding a festive detail to clothes you own
A festive gathering does not automatically need a new outfit. One deliberate detail can change the mood of clothes you already like wearing.
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Packing one overnight bag without spare outfits for everything
One night away can produce a surprisingly full bag. Pack for the actual overnight plan and let the travel clothes do more than one job.