What to wear
Practical outfit advice for occasions from job interviews to weddings, built from clothes you probably already own.
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OctoberTry a broader word like wedding, work or party, or browse the A to Z below.
Everyday and work
Normal days, done well.
Everyday Comfortable, put together, easy to move 2 · Casual Weekend Relaxed layers you actually want to wear 1 · Relaxed Errands Quick, comfortable, pockets and good shoes 1 · Relaxed 
Office Smart enough for meetings, comfortable all day 4 · Business casual Business meeting One step smarter than your usual office 5 · Smart Client dinner Polished, not stiff, in quiet colours 5 · Smart 
Travel day Soft layers, slip-on shoes, one warm piece 2 · Casual Doctor’s appointment Easy to take off, warm in waiting rooms 1 · Relaxed Shopping trip Quick to change, comfy shoes, small bag 2 · Casual Lunch with friends Relaxed, a little nicer than errands 2 · Casual Volunteering Practical clothes that can get dirty 1 · Relaxed
Office Smart enough for meetings, comfortable all day 4 · Business casual Business meeting One step smarter than your usual office 5 · Smart Client dinner Polished, not stiff, in quiet colours 5 · Smart Travel day Soft layers, slip-on shoes, one warm piece 2 · Casual Doctor’s appointment Easy to take off, warm in waiting rooms 1 · Relaxed Shopping trip Quick to change, comfy shoes, small bag 2 · Casual Lunch with friends Relaxed, a little nicer than errands 2 · Casual Volunteering Practical clothes that can get dirty 1 · Relaxed Coming soon
- Work from home
Dates and going out
From a first date to a night at the opera.
First date Feel like yourself, just a bit sharper 3 · Smart casual Dinner out One nice piece, the rest easy 3 · Smart casual Fine dining Tailored, dark, closed shoes, no trainers 5 · Smart Drinks with friends Relaxed, with one layer for later 2 · Casual Party Dress up a little, shoes for dancing 3 · Smart casual Birthday party Follow the theme, otherwise smart casual 3 · Smart casual Cocktail party Knee to midi, sharp tailoring, polished shoes 6 · Cocktail Theatre or opera Smarter for premieres, layers for the hall 5 · Smart Concert Comfortable to stand in for hours 2 · Casual Club night Dark, light, nothing you need to mind 3 · Smart casual Museum or gallery Comfortable shoes, a layer for cool rooms 2 · Casual Weddings and family celebrations
Guest outfits for every kind of wedding and family party.
Wedding guest Dressed up, not white, comfortable for hours 6 · Cocktail Summer wedding Light fabrics, colour, shade for the ceremony 6 · Cocktail Winter wedding Velvet, wool, a coat that stays smart 6 · Cocktail Civil wedding Shorter and smaller, still dressed up 5 · Smart Black tie wedding Floor-length gown or a dinner suit 7 · Formal Beach wedding Light linen, flat sandals, no stilettos 4 · Business casual Indian wedding Bright colours, layered, one outfit per event 7 · Formal Pre-wedding party Casual and sturdy, it gets loud 2 · Casual Anniversary dinner One step smarter than date night 4 · Business casual Family birthday Neat, comfortable, right for every age 3 · Smart casual Milestone birthday Dressier than usual, check the invite 4 · Business casual Religious days and services
What to wear to the celebration and to the place of worship.
Christmas Festive knitwear up to a smart dinner 4 · Business casual Christmas Eve service Warm coat, smart layers, quiet colours 4 · Business casual Easter Spring colours, smart for church or lunch 4 · Business casual Diwali Bright silks, gold, festive jewellery 6 · Cocktail Hanukkah Smart casual, warm, nothing loose by candles 3 · Smart casual Lunar New Year Red and gold, new clothes, not all black 4 · Business casual Nowruz New clothes, spring colours, family visits 4 · Business casual Vaisakhi Bright colours, head covered at the gurdwara 4 · Business casual Holi White clothes you never want back 1 · Relaxed Church service Covered shoulders, calm colours, closed shoes 4 · Business casual Temple visit Shoulders and knees covered, easy shoes 3 · Smart casual Synagogue visit Smart and covered, a kippah for men 4 · Business casual 
Religious service Covered shoulders, calm colours, a scarf for the entrance 4 · Business casual
Religious service Covered shoulders, calm colours, a scarf for the entrance 4 · Business casual Seasonal and holidays
Festivals, holidays and the weather that comes with them.
Oktoberfest Tracht or jeans, sturdy shoes, a layer 3 · Smart casual Carnival Warm costume layers, shoes for the street 1 · Relaxed Summer festival Light, breathable, a hat, flat shoes 2 · Casual Music festival Layers, boots, rain gear, a small bag 1 · Relaxed Ski trip Base layers and après-ski that dries fast 2 · Casual Beach holiday Linen, swimwear, a cover-up for town 1 · Relaxed City break Walkable shoes, one smart layer for dinner 2 · Casual New Year’s Eve Sparkle inside, a warm coat for fireworks 5 · Smart Christmas market Warm layers, gloves, shoes for standing 2 · Casual Halloween party Costume over warm, comfortable basics 2 · Casual Wine festival Smart casual, layers, shoes for cobbles 2 · Casual Garden party Light colours, flat shoes for grass 3 · Smart casual
School and university
First days, exams and the big day at the end.
First day of school Festive for photos, easy for a long morning 4 · Business casual First day at university Yourself, comfortable, a bag for the laptop 2 · Casual Graduation Smart under the gown, shoes for stairs 5 · Smart Exam day Layers for any room, nothing distracting 1 · Relaxed Parents’ evening Neat and relaxed, like a casual Friday 2 · Casual School prom Gown or suit, shoes already broken in 7 · Formal Oral exam Interview-smart, calm, nothing to fiddle with 5 · Smart School concert or play Neat casual, layers for a warm hall 2 · Casual
Work milestones
The days at work that count a little more.
Job interview One step smarter than the team 5 · Smart First day at a new job Match the team, then one notch up 4 · Business casual Presentation Solid colours, a jacket, room to move 5 · Smart Conference Smart layers, shoes for a long day 4 · Business casual Office party Festive but still right for work 4 · Business casual Remote video call Solid top, no fine stripes, good light 3 · Smart casual Trade fair Smart, layered, shoes for 15,000 steps 4 · Business casual Performance review Your best normal work outfit 4 · Business casual Leaving party Smart casual with one festive detail 4 · Business casual Networking event Smart casual, pockets for phone and cards 4 · Business casual Life events
Big moments, including the quiet ones.
Funeral Dark, simple, covered, quiet shoes 6 · Cocktail Memorial service Dark or muted, smart, understated 5 · Smart Baby shower Soft colours, relaxed, easy to sit in 3 · Smart casual Engagement party Dressy, one step below the wedding 5 · Smart Christening Smart, light colours, shoulders covered 4 · Business casual Confirmation or communion A smart family day in spring colours 4 · Business casual Bar mitzvah Smart for the service, dressy for the party 5 · Smart Bat mitzvah Smart for the service, dressy for the party 5 · Smart Housewarming Relaxed, socks fit to be seen 2 · Casual Meeting the parents Neat, modest, a little nicer than usual 3 · Smart casual
Sport and outdoors
Kit that works, and what to wear around it.
Gym Breathable, supportive, a layer for the walk 1 · Relaxed Running Technical layers, visible in the dark 1 · Relaxed Hiking Layers, a rain shell, broken-in boots 1 · Relaxed Yoga Stretchy, close-fitting, warm for after 1 · Relaxed Cycling to work Stretch trousers, a shell, a sealed bag 2 · Casual Football match Club colours, warm layers, flat shoes 1 · Relaxed Tennis White or light, breathable, court shoes 2 · Casual Golf Collared top, tailored shorts or trousers 3 · Smart casual Pool or lake Swimwear, cover-up, sandals, a towel 1 · Relaxed A to Z
All 95 occasions with their own page on one list.
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Baby showerBar mitzvahBat mitzvahBeach holidayBeach weddingBirthday partyBlack tie weddingBusiness meeting C
CarnivalChristeningChristmasChristmas Eve serviceChristmas marketChurch serviceCity breakCivil weddingClient dinnerClub nightCocktail partyConcertConferenceConfirmation or communionCycling to work F
Family birthdayFine diningFirst dateFirst day at a new jobFirst day at universityFirst day of schoolFootball matchFuneral S
School concert or playSchool promShopping tripSki tripSummer festivalSummer weddingSynagogue visit Y
Yoga