Notes on dressing for winter: what to wear to the mountains, the wedding and the Christmas market, how to choose and care for real fur, and the gifts that get worn every cold morning.
The Journal
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Winter Wedding Guest Outfits: What to Wear From Church to Party
The ideal winter wedding guest outfit is a long-sleeved or midi dress in a rich fabric such as velvet, crepe or fine…
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Winter Outfits for Women Over 50: Warm, Light and Polished
The best winter outfits for women over 50 are warm without being bulky: a long wool coat, two or three fine layers…
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Winter Anniversary Gift for Her: 9 Ideas She Will Wear
The best winter anniversary gift for her is something she will wear on the cold days you spend together: a real fur…
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What to Wear to a Christmas Market: Warm, Chic and Practical
For a Christmas market, wear a long warm coat, a merino or thermal layer under a soft knit, lined boots with a…
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Chalet Outfit Guide: What to Wear From Breakfast to the Fire
The perfect chalet outfit is a soft knit set you can wear all day, a chunky cardigan to throw on for the…
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Après-Ski Outfit Guide for Women: What to Wear, Day to Night
The best après-ski outfit is a soft knit base, a warm coat you can shrug off at the bar, one statement piece…
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Real Fur vs Faux Fur: An Honest Comparison
Real fur is warmer, softer, lasts for decades and is a natural material, while faux fur is cheaper, easier to clean and…
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Old Money Après-Ski Outfit: The Quiet-Luxury Version
An old money après-ski outfit is quiet, warm and unbranded: a long camel or ivory coat, a cream knit, tailored trousers or…
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Luxury Christmas Gifts for Her (UK) That She’ll Actually Wear
The best luxury Christmas gifts for her in the UK are the ones she will reach for on a cold January morning,…
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Is It OK to Wear Real Fur? The Arguments, Calmly
Yes, it is legal to wear real fur, and for many women it is a reasonable, considered choice: real fur is warm,…
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Is Fox Fur Legal in the UK? What the Law Says in 2026
Yes, fox fur is legal in the UK: you can buy it, sell it, import it and wear it, as of October…
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How to Wear Fur Cuffs: Over Coats, With Gloves, Bags and Rings
Fur cuffs are worn over the coat sleeve, with the fur ring sitting at the wrist just above your hand. Slip them…
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How to Wear a Fur Collar: 6 Ways, From Coats to Evening
The easiest way to wear a fur collar is close to the neck, on top of a coat with a simple neckline,…
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How to Tell if Fur Is Real: 7 Simple Checks
To tell if fur is real, part the hairs and look at the base: real fur grows from a thin layer of…
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How to Style a Fur Hat Without Looking Like a Costume
To style a fur hat without looking like a costume, make it the only statement in your outfit: wear it with a…
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How to Look Expensive in Winter: 5 Things That Always Work
To look expensive in winter, build your outfit around five things: rich texture, one statement fur detail, tonal colour, clean proportions and…
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How to Care for Real Fur: Every Day, in Snow and Over Summer
To care for real fur, shake it gently after each wear, hang it on a broad padded hanger (or keep small pieces…
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Fur Gift Guide: How to Choose Size, Colour and Fur
The best fur gift is a one-size accessory, such as fur cuffs, earmuffs or a fur hat, in a colour that matches…
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Gifts for Skiers: Women’s Edit, From the Slopes to Après
The best gifts for women skiers are the ones for the hours off the slopes, because she already has the technical kit…
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Gifts for Women Over 60 That Feel Special, Not Sensible
The best gifts for women over 60 are beautiful, warm and effortless to wear, things that feel like a treat rather than…
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Gifts for a Woman Who Has Everything (and Still Loves a Surprise)
The best gift for a woman who has everything is something she would never think to buy for herself: an unexpected, beautiful…
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Types of Fur: Fox, Rabbit, Rex Rabbit and Mink Compared
There are four types of fur you are most likely to meet in winter accessories: fox, rabbit, rex rabbit and mink. Fox…
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Fur Earmuffs vs Headband: Which Is Warmer and Which Suits You?
Fur earmuffs are warmer than a fur headband, because the cups cover the whole ear and the band runs over the top…
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Does Real Fur Shed? What Is Normal, Fur by Fur
Yes, real fur can shed, but only a little, and mostly in the first few wears. How much depends on the fur:…