"Once you find a good tailor, you must never give his name away - not even under the threat of bodily harm."

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Keep calm and carry on.

A British style guide.

There’s something mesmerising about classic British style. The words immediately conjure up a cacophony of provocative images.

Tailors lined up on Savile Row, carefully hemming in the highest quality wool for London bankers. Men and women donning tweed suits and polished leather boots, ready for a fox hunt in the countryside. James Bond and his double cuffs shirts. Sherlock Holmes in his deerstalker hat. The Peaky Blinders gang. Hermione Granger. Twiggy. Howard Carter. Students at Oxford. Warm fireplaces and woollen socks. Misty walks and wellington boots.

As diverse as these characters and images are, a single (very British) theme unites their style:

An uncompromising focus on quality fabric over fashion trends. Good tailoring and above all… Understated class.

So if you’re ready to embrace your inner Michael Caine (and give him a more feminine twist) – here’s what you’ll need…

Classic British essentials.

A Cape

A good quality, woollen cape is essential, in camel, black or grey.

Tweed Suit

No British wardrobe is complete without a tweed suit.

Waistcoat

Embrace your inner James Bond with a perfectly tailored waistcoat.

Wool

From cable-knit jumpers to knee-high socks, invest in good cashmere.

Riding Boots

A good quality pair of riding boots will dress up just about any outfit.

Brogues

Utterly British, brogues instantly give a touch of the aristocratic.

A (very) British lookbook:

How do you put these key British pieces together? Here are some outfit ideas to inspire you:

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About me

Welcome to my little corner of the Internet. I’m so glad to meet you!

I created the blog Capsule Couture to share my love of capsule wardrobes. I wanted to inspire women to have more fun with their clothes and use fashion as a tool to rediscover themselves.

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XOXO Pascale

LOOKBOOK: BRITISH STYLE