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?



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?


Frockadvisor: it is now a full blown, unavoidable fashion thing, but how exactly are you supposed to wear a turtle neck?



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?





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?





Frockadvisor: Oh I get it, they’re all touting metallics now because we have to start thinking about Christmas parties, right?



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?



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