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Three Suits, Twelve Months: A Capsule Wardrobe for the British Calendar

Three Suits, Twelve Months: A Capsule Wardrobe for the British Calendar

A compact tailoring wardrobe does not need to be large. Three well-chosen suits, mapped by cloth weight, colour and formality, can carry a UK man through work, weddings, funerals and the December party circuit — provided the money goes into fit and alteration rather than quantity.

Between Wearings: How to Keep Tailoring Sound in British Weather

Between Wearings: How to Keep Tailoring Sound in British Weather

A good suit spends far more of its life in a wardrobe than on your back, exposed to damp, moths and central heating. This seasonal manual covers brushing, airing, drying after rain, moth prevention and the point at which dry cleaning does more harm than good.

The Alteration Ledger: Which Suit Fixes Earn Their Keep

A suit that fits imperfectly is not a bargain. This guide sets out the alterations that genuinely improve line and comfort, the ones that consume money without changing much, and the point at which a cheap suit becomes an expensive mistake.