From the Studio
Waistcoat vs Sleeveless Blazer vs Gilet: What Is the Difference?
The difference between a waistcoat, a vest, a sleeveless blazer and a gilet, with a side-by-side comparison and advice on which to choose first.
A Capsule Work Wardrobe: Two Weeks of Office Outfits From One Rail
How to build a capsule work wardrobe from a few tailored pieces, one scarf and one scarlett, with two weeks of office outfits laid out day by day.
Baroque Print Scarves: What the Style Is and How to Wear It
What a baroque print is, how to recognise one on a scarf, and how to wear an ornate gold print without overdoing it, from office knots to festive evenings.
Festive Gifts for Her: Diwali and Karwa Chauth Ideas for Every Kind of Wardrobe
Diwali and Karwa Chauth gift ideas for her, chosen by the kind of wardrobe she already has: printed scarves, scarletts, scarf rings and tailored separates, with tips on picking the right one.
Cable-Knit Season: How to Wear a Knit Polo and a Striped Sweater in an Indian Winter
How to wear a cable-knit polo and a striped cricket-style sweater through an Indian winter: what to pair them with, how to layer them under tailoring, and how to keep a knit in shape.
Festive Outfits Beyond the Lehenga: Tailored Looks From Navratri to Diwali
Festive outfit ideas for women who want something other than a full lehenga: a waistcoat over a saree, a corset shirt as a blouse, tailoring over a kurta set and a printed scarf in place of a dupatta, grouped by occasion from Navratri to Diwali.
The High-Neck Lace Blouse: A Victorian Idea That Still Works
Where the high-neck lace blouse comes from, why it still looks right, and how to wear one now: under tailoring, with trousers, with a skirt and with a scarlett.
How Should a Waistcoat, Blazer and Corset Shirt Fit? A Size Guide, XS to XL
How a waistcoat, a sleeveless blazer and a corset shirt should fit, how to measure yourself at home, the Laurel Women size chart from XS to XL, and what to do when you are between sizes.
Corset Shirt Outfit Ideas: How to Wear One to Work and After Dark
A corset shirt is a collared, buttoned shirt with corset-style shaping through the waist. Here is how to wear one to work, at the weekend, in the evening and with a saree, and how it should fit.
