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Send your question →TEN READERS. TEN REAL WARDROBE QUESTIONS.
Melbourne / A$150 per piece
I’m tall with broad shoulders. How can I find an overshirt that does not pull across my chest, works in Melbourne’s changeable weather and still looks sharp?
See the illustrated exampleCanada / C$300 per item
I’m petite with a shorter torso and buy online from a smaller Canadian city. Which alterations should I plan for so foundational trousers do not overwhelm me?
London / £200 per garment
I work in a creative agency and have a muscular build. How do I create a three-season capsule with drape and proportion when slim fits feel restrictive?
Austin / Under US$50 per piece
I thrift on a tight budget. How can I find lightweight natural fabrics that stay neat in Austin’s heat and humidity?
See the illustrated exampleStockholm / SEK 2,500 per piece
I’m tall and lean, but Scandinavian cuts often feel too boxy. How do I make a minimalist outfit look intentional rather than accidentally oversized?
Berlin / €180 per item
I’m short with an athletic, stockier build. Straight trousers seem to make me look shorter. How can I adjust the proportions while keeping a clean aesthetic?
Auckland / NZ$250 per piece
I have long arms and a lean frame. Which sleeve and shoulder measurements matter when buying durable knitwear online for windy, changeable coastal weather?
Tokyo / ¥30,000 per garment
I’m 168 cm and love relaxed, boxy clothes, but often feel swallowed by them. How can I balance volume and drape?
See the illustrated exampleChicago / US$350 per item
I’m tall and very slender. Coats either fit my height and hang like a tent, or fit my chest with sleeves that are too short. What should I compromise on from winter into spring?
Mexico City / MX$400 per piece
I’m a student with a fuller, curvier figure and mostly thrift. How can I spot lightweight fabrics that keep their shape without clinging or creasing immediately?
A QWD ANSWER / 01
Choose the shade, compare the cuts and put them to work with what you own.
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A QWD ANSWER / 02
Try natural-toned details or taupe suede before changing the whole outfit.
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A QWD ANSWER / 03
Check the shoulder, body and hem before deciding you need another size.
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Pale-blue linen shirt / stone cotton-linen trousers / brown suede loafers.
Tuck the shirt. Let the hem meet the shoe cleanly.
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