Guides

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Practical guides from My Londyn.

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London Street Style | How the City Dresses | My Londyn

Notes on London street style: how the city actually dresses, by neighbourhood and season, with observations on the influences that make it distinctive.

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Dressing for London Occasions | Occasions Guide | My Londyn

A practical guide to dressing for London occasions: the office, theatre nights, gallery openings, summer parties and how to dress between different registers.

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Accessories Guide: What to Look for and Why | My Londyn

A practical accessories guide for London life: how to choose bags, scarves and jewellery that add versatility rather than clutter to your wardrobe.

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London Days Out: Theatres, Arenas & Arts Venues | My Londyn

A guide to London's best days and evenings out: major music venues, theatres and arts spaces worth visiting, with practical notes on getting there and what to expect.

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Layering for London Weather | A Practical Guide | My Londyn

Practical notes on layering for London's changeable weather: how to build outfits that work across temperature shifts, rain and the city's unpredictable seasons.

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Shoes for City Walking | London Footwear Guide | My Londyn

Practical notes on choosing shoes for city walking in London: what to prioritise for comfort, what works across different surfaces and occasions, and what to avoid.

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Vintage Fashion in London | A Guide to Second-hand Style | My Londyn

Notes on vintage fashion in London: where the city's second-hand culture comes from, what makes it worth exploring, and how to approach it practically.

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Dressing for the Theatre in London | What to Wear | My Londyn

Notes on dressing for London theatre and concert venues: what works, what to consider for different venues, and the practical details that make an evening run smoothly.

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Reading a Fashion Trend: What to Adopt and What to Skip | My Londyn

How to read a fashion trend critically: where trends come from, how to judge whether they suit your wardrobe, and when to adopt versus when to wait.

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Capsule Wardrobe Basics | Building a London Wardrobe | My Londyn

Notes on building a capsule wardrobe for London life: the principle behind it, what to include, and how to make it work across the city's different occasions and seasons.

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Charity Shops and Second-hand Fashion in London

How London's charity shops and second-hand markets offer an editorial approach to building a personal wardrobe — without following every trend.

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Colour in the City: A London Style Guide

How Londoners use colour in their wardrobes — from subtle tonal dressing to bold seasonal choices that work against the city's grey backdrop.