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  1. Review

    Adanola review

    Adanola's minimalist activewear and loungewear from the UK: the fabrics, the fits and the price positioning.

  2. Review

    Dippin' Daisy's review

    Dippin' Daisy's swimwear: styles and sizing range, and how buyers describe fit and fabric.

  3. Review

    Proper Cloth review

    Proper Cloth's made-to-measure shirts: how the sizing process works, the fabric options and turnaround.

  4. Review

    Vuori review

    The joggers are popular for a reason: the fabric is very soft and the cut is easy to wear. The returns policy is one of the most generous in activewear. Where the brand i...

    Evidence: Moderate

  5. Review

    MESHKI review

    MESHKI's going-out dresses and sets for US buyers, and why the store-credit returns policy deserves attention.

  6. Guide

    Zip-up jackets: a guide to the most adaptable layer

    Why the zip-up jacket works across so many outfits, and the shapes worth knowing.

  7. Guide

    Slip dresses: a short guide to the bias-cut staple

    The bias-cut slip dress: fabrics, lengths and what to wear with it across seasons.

  8. Guide

    Halterneck dresses with cut-outs: what to know before buying

    Halterneck dresses with cut-outs: the cuts, the support question and how to wear them.

  9. Guide

    What to look for in workout clothes, and the brands people return to

    What separates good workout clothes from bad ones, and the brands people keep returning to.

  10. Guide

    The little black dress, and why it keeps coming back

    Where the little black dress came from, why it outlasts trends, and how to choose one that suits you.

  11. Guide

    The midi skirt: lengths, fabrics and how to wear one

    The midi skirt: choosing a length and fabric, and styling it for different occasions.

  12. Guide

    The red dress: a short history and how to wear one now

    A short history of the red dress, and practical ways to wear one now.

  13. Guide

    Choosing a swimsuit for your shape: a practical guide

    Finding a swimsuit that's comfortable for your shape, with practical pointers by body type.

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