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What the four main jeans fits actually do, which one suits which build, how the brands differ on sizing, and why stretch denim needs buying differently to rigid.

Why piqué costs more than jersey and outlasts it, how a polo should actually fit across the shoulder and the hem, what Lacoste's numbers mean, and the one washing mistake...

Where a trainer stops working and a leather shoe takes over, what "smart casual" actually means on an Irish invitation, and how to pick one pair that covers the most...

Overcoat, quilted jacket, waxed jacket or parka? A plain guide to choosing a men's winter coat that works in Irish weather — what each one does well, what it does...

What a gilet is actually for, the three types worth knowing, how it should fit, and three ways to wear one — plus the mistakes that make a body warmer...

What separates an overshirt from a shirt and from a jacket, how it should fit, four ways to wear one, and which fabric to start with.