How to wear white this winter
Dark colours are just so practical, hiding both daily grime and excess lumps. Can only the very rich and the very thin wear winter white?
How to handle this season's explosion of colour
Frockadvisor: talk to me about the influence of art on this season’s colour explosion
On the lookout for fashionable stripes
I’m still slightly traumatised by the widespread violation of the Breton top in 2010. Is it safe to start thinking about nautical stripes again?
The poloneck and how to wear it
Frockadvisor: it is now a full blown, unavoidable fashion thing, but how exactly are you supposed to wear a turtle neck?
Welcome to the revolution: dressing for comfort
I thought fashion was supposed to prod and provoke us. A lot of top design houses seem to be promoting the ordinary, in fact much of what they showed, I already have. What’s that about?
Be the woman who can layer without looking like a hobo
There is a certain type of woman. She can wear scarves, more importantly, she can layer without looking like a hobo. Help me be that woman.
Feminists have the last laugh on style
I know I should be thoroughly post-modern and a latterday feminist, but I like to feel sexy and alluring, is this acceptable?
Let the gothic revival guide your wardrobe
I’m all about the spooky references at the moment, as gothic rears its head, how do I make sure I’m more fashion girl than failure ghoul?
Classic winter wardrobe staples
Frockadvisor: I’m really interested in making some key investments in my winter wardrobe. Is there an insurance policy against my choices becoming dated and redundant?
Express sexual freedom with animal print
Animal Print, the domain of the old-school barmaid and lads’ magazines. Is there a modern way to work this look?
Metallics for a Saturday afternoon
Frockadvisor: Oh I get it, they’re all touting metallics now because we have to start thinking about Christmas parties, right?
How to stand out in this season's clashing brights
I like things matching, it’s just who I am, how can I get my head around this season’s cacophany of clashing brights?
Step to it with the military look
Frockadvisor: sure, it’s sharp and kinda fresh on the map (again), but how do I do military with style and avoid looking like I’ve contracted trench foot?
The colour of sex: how to wear it
How does a colour, that I associate with John Major and all things dull, suddenly become the colour of sex?
How to dress like a 'folkster'
Craft is on a huge upward trend, do the fashion pack have a right to claim it?
Cuddle up in next seasons fur
Frockadvisor: I’m looking at the catwalks and seeing scenes that look like backstage at The Muppet Show, is this what we want?
Frockadvisor: the tactile wonderland of modern knits
Every so often, with autumn/winter approaching, we get word that knitwear is a bona fide trend. I can’t get my head out of baby jumpers and Arans, what more is there?
Frockadvisor: black is back
So the newsflash reads ‘Black is Back’. Seriously, ‘Black’ is a trend? In the real world, it’s an everyday reality: excite me!
Frockadvisor: alternative modern day brides
My daughter is getting married. I have waited longer than I ever expected for this event and now I’ve overheard that word ‘alternative’. Will the day be ruined by piercings and tattoos?
Frockadvisor: how to wear the trousers
I’m tired with contemporary life’s “Dollification” of women, I want to look like a latter day Annie Hall. I also want to live in New York, on my own, but I don’t suppose you can help me with that?
Frockadvisor: wear stripes without looking like a clown
You must never wear horizontal stripes, my mother told me, because you have my hips. Please help with fashion advice, or the contact details of a good therapist.
Frockadvisor interactive: how to shine in summer metallic
As the sun rises in the sky, how wise is it to cloak oneself in a garment with a reflective surface. Is silver a health and safety nightmare or just the most unlikely summer offering?
Frockadvisor: getting into the swim of a blue sky summer
This week: The idea of buying a swimsuit is scarier than a Japanese horror movie. Are there any tips that can ease the pain?
Frockadvisor Interactive: bad taste in good taste
Just as I thought we’d all matured out of gross brandishing of logos, high design seems to be touting bad taste and brashness like never before?
Frockadvisor: the perfect jeans
Skinny jeans are part of who I am (sometimes, literally). We rejected boot-cut, even when worn by Anna Wintour, are you seriously telling me that denim is going sloppy?
Frockadvisor interactive: packing for the summer holiday
I have a very clear vision of my style when I’m living my life day to day, but somehow my holiday persona is at odds, how, exactly should one pack for the annual retreat?
Frockadvisor: specs appeal and helmet head
Your fashion questions answered by style duo Lennon Courtney
Frock advisor: How can I weave denim into my spring/summer look?
Your fashion questions answered - This week: hard-working denim and cool sportswear
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