The Separates Guide

A white linen blouse on a wooden hanger against a sunlit plaster wall next to a straw hat on a hook
Linen Blouses and Shirts: How to Wear, Wash and Keep Them Fresh
Why linen blouses and shirts are a warm-weather essential, how to style them for work and weekends, and how to wash, dry and iron linen so it stays fresh. Read more...
Folded knit cardigans and pullover sweaters in cream, camel and sage stacked on a wooden chair beside a window with soft light
Cardigans and Pullover Sweaters: How to Choose and Care for Knitwear
Cardigan or pullover? How to choose knitwear by yarn, gauge and fit, how to layer it over shirts and blouses, and how to wash and store sweaters so they last. Read more...
Wide-leg linen trousers in sand and black hanging on a wooden hanger beside a pair of leather loafers on a sunlit floor
Wide-Leg Pants: How to Find the Right Fit, Rise and Length
How wide-leg pants should fit: choosing the rise, waistband, fabric and hem length, plus the shoes and tops that make wide-leg trousers flattering every day. Read more...
A neat clothing rail with a small capsule wardrobe of neutral blouses, cardigans and wide-leg trousers on wooden hangers in a bright room
How to Build a Capsule Wardrobe With Classic Separates
A simple plan for a capsule wardrobe built on separates: which blouses, knits, pants and sets to buy first, how many pieces you need and which colors mix best. Read more...