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The Thread Guide to: Shirts

From chambray to striped, the eight styles you need in your wardrobe—plus advice on what to look for, what's best avoided, and how to wear every shirt well

Q&A: What boots should I wear?

Our quiz addresses every wondering you've had about boots, from when brogue boots might suit to whether suits are boot-appropriate to the right styles if you love (or hate) turning up your trousers

How to: Get every stain out of a white t-shirt

We smeared three white t-shirts with ketchup, olive oil and red wine—and then managed to get each of them out. Here's how ...

Q&A: What colour suit should I wear?

Can you wear a black suit to a wedding? A grey suit to a funeral? Thread's Alice Watt shares the answers at last, with the help of a handy chart

How to: Not look boring

Tired of your usual navy jumpers and white shirts? Thread's Alice Watt shares three ideas to break you out of a rut

Can I pull off: Black and blue together?

“Black and blue, never do”—is the old adage actually true? Thread's Millie Rich has the answer, and some key colour matching tips

The Thread Guide to: Boots

Advice on finding the best boots for you, and how to wear them all autumn, from Thread's Alice Watt

One small change: Upgrade your sunglasses

Exactly why classic sunglasses work better than anything sporty

What exactly are: Selvedge jeans?

The basics you should know, and the tricks to wearing them well

Q&A: Should I buy a leather jacket?

Is it worth the investment—and if so, what's the best style for you? Figure it out with our illustrated guide

One small change: Tie your own bow tie

Exactly why self-tied looks better than pre-tied

Q&A: How can I show I've put a bit of effort into my outfit?

We share five easy ideas

How to: Wear light-wash jeans

Four tips to getting casual jeans right from Thread Stylist Millie Rich

Q&A: Is folding or rolling the better way to pack?

In time for the Summer bank holiday, we packed two identical bags to determine whether rolling or folding is the superior strategy

How to: Shop the summer sales strategically

August is a surprisingly good time to buy clothes to wear all year. Thread's five tips to shopping the sales. (First up: don't go in with an idea of what you want)

Q&A: When should I wear a belt (and when should I skip it)?

Lots of guys reach for a belt without thinking, but it's often better to give it a skip. Advice from Thread's Sam Monaghan

What exactly are: Fine-gauge knits?

The basics you should know, and the trick to wearing them well

What to look for in: A good belt

Advice on finding the best belt for you, and making it look its best

How to: Wear one check shirt, four ways

Check shirts are much more versatile than you'd think. How to wear one in four (very) different circumstances

The three reasons to care about: Jigsaw

Some specific reasons to rate it from Thread Senior Stylist Sam Monaghan

What exactly are: Welted soles?

The basic things to know, and the tricks to wearing them well, from Thread's Shaunie Brett

One small change: Downsize your wallet

Exactly why a whole outfit will look better if you choose your wallet wisely

Can I pull off: A bracelet?

For being niche, this question comes up fairly often. Answers from Thread's Alice Watt

What to look for in: A good pair of shorts

Advice on finding the best shorts for you—and tips to wearing them well—from Thread's Style Director Shaunie Brett

How to: Wear desert shoes, five ways

The ways to wear them in five (very) different circumstances

Q&A: What should I wear to work on a really hot day?

It’s (finally) boiling. No matter whether your work is smart or casual, here’s how to dress for our long-awaited heat wave

One small change: Keep from wearing all one colour

Exactly why you could add a colour to an all-navy outfit

How to: Dress for every wedding

Decipher tricky dress codes, make your suit more interesting and go casual (not careless). Advice from Thread's Style Director Shaunie Brett.

Can I pull off: Red trousers?

Four tricks to wearing red trousers without looking over the top

One small change: Go from blue to grey jeans

The two reasons grey jeans are smarter than faded blue

How to: Wear a grey sweatshirt, four ways

The sweatshirt you can wear to (almost) every occasion. Advice from Thread Style Director Shaunie Brett

Q&A: Are almost-white trousers a style staple or best avoided?

Stylist Freddie Kemp shares tasteful upgrades to your usual beige chinos

Q&A: What should I wear on holiday?

Four tips for packing for your long-awaited summer break. Advice from Thread's Alice Watt

What exactly is: A shacket?

The basics you should know, and the tricks to wearing one well

How to: Iron a shirt in three minutes

Thread Stylist Alice Watt shows you how to make a wrinkled shirt creaseless in three minutes or less. (Hot tip: freeze the shirt first)

How to: Wear a polo shirt, five ways

How to wear one polo shirt to five (very) different events. Advice from Thread's Style Director Shaunie Brett

Q&A: What's the secret to wearing shorts at work?

What you should know before wearing shorts to the office

Q&A: What should I wear when it’s both rainy and hot?

With the weather this week, we're overheating. Four ideas of what to wear to keep cool

What exactly are: New Balance trainers?

The basics you should know, and the tricks to wearing them well

How to: Wear boat shoes

Four tips to wearing boat shoes well from Thread Stylist Sam Monaghan

How to: Clean trainers in five minutes—or five seconds

Thread Senior Stylist Sam Monaghan makes mud-covered suede trainers look like new, and quickly spruces up a slightly dirty pair

Q&A: Should I ever wear a t-shirt under a shirt?

Simple advice on when to wear one, and when to skip it

Q&A: Why would I ever need a suede brush?

A guide to smartening up suede

Q&A: Can I wear my smart shoes with jeans?

An answer at last, with the help of our handy chart

Q&A: I’m wary of colour. Where do I start?

Thread's Style Director Shaunie Brett shares three easy ways to wear colour without looking over the top

How to: Wear loafers

Shaunie shares her top tips to wearing the two types of loafers

How to: Wear one chambray shirt, four ways

How to make one chambray shirt work for (almost) every occasion. Advice from Thread's Lead Stylist Kasia Katner

One small change: Tuck in your collar

Exactly why a tucked-in collar looks better under a jumper

Q&A: When should I turn up my trousers?

To turn up, or not to turn up? Thread's Style Director Shaunie Brett shares a definitive guide

The four reasons to care about: YMC

Some specific reasons to rate it from Thread Senior Stylist Sam Monaghan

What exactly is an: Oxford shirt?

The basics you need to know, and the tricks to wearing them well

How to: Wear black jeans, five ways

The black jeans you can wear to (almost) every occasion. Advice from Thread Style Director Shaunie Brett

Q&A: How can I wear my work suit when I'm not at work?

The trick we call "tonal tailoring"

One small change: Go from bootcut to slim jeans

Exactly why slim jeans look better than bootcut.

What exactly are: Derbies?

The basics you need to know, and the tricks to wearing them well

What exactly are: Tuxedo shoes?

The basics you need to know, and the tricks to wearing them well

Q&A: What's the best watch for me?

Never worn a watch? Have a large or small wrist? All the watch advice you need from Thread Stylist Millie Rich

One small change: Wear a patterned shirt

Exactly why you could go for patterned over plain

What exactly is a: Harrington jacket?

The basics you need to know, and the tricks to wearing one well

One small change: Graduate from the graphic t-shirt

Exactly why you should trade your graphic t-shirts for something more simple. Advice from Thread Stylist Millie Rich

Q&A: Do I actually need a shoehorn?

Thread's Style Director Shaunie Brett on whether (and when) shoehorns are worth their salt

How to: Wear white trainers, five ways

The white trainers you can wear to (almost) every occasion. Advice from Thread Senior Stylist Sophie Bailey Hine

What exactly are: Slip-on Vans?

The basics you should know, and the tricks to wearing them well

What exactly is: A button-down shirt?

The basics you should know, and the tricks to wearing one well

Q&A: Why can't I wear my suit jacket with jeans?

The four key differences that make a blazer work with jeans

Q&A: What should I wear to a job interview?

It takes three seconds to make a first impression. Advice on nailing it from Thread's Style Director Shaunie Brett

What exactly are: Brogues?

The basics you need to know, and the tricks to wearing them well

Q&A: Do I have to tuck in my shirt?

When you should tuck your shirt in, and when it's just as good untucked. The definitive guide from Thread Stylist Freddie Kemp

Q&A: I'm sick of my shirts. What else goes with a blazer or suit?

Thread Stylist Millie Rich shares two spring alternatives to your usual shirts

What exactly are: Bomber jackets?

The basics you need to know, and the tricks to wearing one well

The list: The best suit tailors in Manchester

The latest in a series on the best tailors in every UK city

Q&A: How do I dress for weird spring weather?

Three pieces you can wear five different ways ... when it's warm, cold, and somewhere in between

One small change: Trade your backpack for a bag

Exactly why you should opt for a holdall or tote instead of a backpack

What exactly are: Shawl collar cardigans?

The basic things to know, and the tricks to wearing them well

How to: Wear a slim-fit suit

Stylist Millie Rich shares five things that make a slim suit look its best

How to: Wear one blazer, four ways

The one blazer that looks right at (almost) every occasion

The list: The best suit tailors in London

How to make your suit much sharper ... for as little as £12

What exactly are: Men's Chelsea boots?

The basic things you should know, plus tips to wearing them well

What exactly are: Tuxedos?

The basics you need to know, and the tricks to wearing a tuxedo well

Q&A: How do I make a grey or navy suit not look boring?

Three easy ideas from Thread Stylist Millie Rich

What exactly are: Formal trousers?

The basic things you should know, and the tricks to wearing them well

How to: Wear a men's military-style jacket

Three tips to wearing a military-style jacket well

One small change: Wear round-toe smart shoes

Exactly why you should opt for a rounded toe over anything pointy

Q&A: What does smart casual mean for men?

Thread Senior Stylist Sophie Gaten offers advice for guys at different points in the smart-to-casual spectrum

What exactly are: Chinos?

The basic things you should know, and the tricks to wearing them well

One small change: Wear simple trainers

Exactly why minimal trainers make every outfit more versatile

What exactly are: Corduroy trousers?

The basic things you should know, and the tricks to wearing them well

The list: The best jeans tailors in the UK

Where denim experts take jeans to get hemmed or repaired

Q&A: I got a job in tech! What do I wear?

Think beyond the hoodie—or at least make it look more adult

What exactly are: Driving shoes?

The basic things you should know, and the tricks to wearing them well

How to: Wear a cardigan

Three cardigans to wear to every occasion, from an afternoon at the pub to a cold-weather wedding

What exactly are: Cargo pants?

The basic things you should know, and the tricks to wearing them well

Q&A: I'm on a budget. What smart shoes should I buy?

The shoes you can wear with almost anything, and what to look for in a quality pair

One small change: Upgrade your raincoat

Function and smartness don't need to be mutually exclusive

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The latest tips from our stylists

The Thread Guide to: Shirts

Q&A: What boots should I wear?

How to: Get every stain out of a white t-shirt

Q&A: What colour suit should I wear?

How to: Not look boring

Can I pull off: Black and blue together?

The Thread Guide to: Boots

One small change: Upgrade your sunglasses

What exactly are: Selvedge jeans?

Q&A: Should I buy a leather jacket?

One small change: Tie your own bow tie

Q&A: How can I show I've put a bit of effort into my outfit?

How to: Wear light-wash jeans

Q&A: Is folding or rolling the better way to pack?

How to: Shop the summer sales strategically

Q&A: When should I wear a belt (and when should I skip it)?

What exactly are: Fine-gauge knits?

What to look for in: A good belt

How to: Wear one check shirt, four ways

The three reasons to care about: Jigsaw

What exactly are: Welted soles?

One small change: Downsize your wallet

Can I pull off: A bracelet?

What to look for in: A good pair of shorts

How to: Wear desert shoes, five ways

Q&A: What should I wear to work on a really hot day?

One small change: Keep from wearing all one colour

How to: Dress for every wedding

Can I pull off: Red trousers?

One small change: Go from blue to grey jeans

How to: Wear a grey sweatshirt, four ways

Q&A: Are almost-white trousers a style staple or best avoided?

Q&A: What should I wear on holiday?

What exactly is: A shacket?

How to: Iron a shirt in three minutes

How to: Wear a polo shirt, five ways

Q&A: What's the secret to wearing shorts at work?

Q&A: What should I wear when it’s both rainy and hot?

What exactly are: New Balance trainers?

How to: Wear boat shoes

How to: Clean trainers in five minutes—or five seconds

Q&A: Should I ever wear a t-shirt under a shirt?

Q&A: Why would I ever need a suede brush?

Q&A: Can I wear my smart shoes with jeans?

Q&A: I’m wary of colour. Where do I start?

How to: Wear loafers

How to: Wear one chambray shirt, four ways

One small change: Tuck in your collar

Q&A: When should I turn up my trousers?

The four reasons to care about: YMC

What exactly is an: Oxford shirt?

How to: Wear black jeans, five ways

Q&A: How can I wear my work suit when I'm not at work?

One small change: Go from bootcut to slim jeans

What exactly are: Derbies?

What exactly are: Tuxedo shoes?

Q&A: What's the best watch for me?

One small change: Wear a patterned shirt

What exactly is a: Harrington jacket?

One small change: Graduate from the graphic t-shirt

Q&A: Do I actually need a shoehorn?

How to: Wear white trainers, five ways

What exactly are: Slip-on Vans?

What exactly is: A button-down shirt?

Q&A: Why can't I wear my suit jacket with jeans?

Q&A: What should I wear to a job interview?

What exactly are: Brogues?

Q&A: Do I have to tuck in my shirt?

Q&A: I'm sick of my shirts. What else goes with a blazer or suit?

What exactly are: Bomber jackets?

The list: The best suit tailors in Manchester

Q&A: How do I dress for weird spring weather?

One small change: Trade your backpack for a bag

What exactly are: Shawl collar cardigans?