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Best Jeans for Petite Women: 5 Picks That Actually Fit
Petite denim that fits without a trip to the tailor: we compare five jeans with scaled rises, shorter inseams and leg shapes that flatter shorter frames.
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The best women's jeans: five pairs worth buying
Five women's jeans worth buying, from Levi's 501 to Acne Studios 1996 — how each fits, what it's best for, and how to choose rise, leg and fabric.
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Best Maternity Jeans UK: 5 Picks That Stay Up Comfortably
Our pick of the best maternity jeans for growing bumps, from high-street bargains to premium denim — plus what to check on waistbands, fit and sizing.
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The best men's wallets: five picks compared
Five men's wallets worth buying, from slim cardholders to British leather bifolds, compared on card access, cash handling and how they wear.
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The Best Men's Winter Boots for Snow, Slush and Ice
Snow, slush and gritted pavements: five men's winter boots that actually cope, from the Sorel Caribou to the L.L.Bean Bean Boot, compared.
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The Best Men's Winter Clothing: Five Pieces Worth Owning
A waxed jacket, a proper parka, a packable down layer, fine merino knitwear and a cashmere scarf — the men's winter clothing worth buying this season.
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Best petite dresses for wedding guests: 5 picks that fit
Five petite wedding-guest dresses that genuinely fit, from Reiss, Hobbs, Karen Millen, Whistles and Boden — compared on cut, fabric and dress code.
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Best Polarised Sunglasses: 5 Picks for Glare-Free Style
Our edit of the best polarised sunglasses for glare-free city days, driving and water, from Ray-Ban and Persol to Oakley and Maui Jim.
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Best Dress Shapes for an Apple Figure: 5 Picks That Work
The dress shapes that genuinely flatter an apple figure, from wrap and empire line to bias cut — five picks from DVF, ME+EM, Boden and more.
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The Best Summer Dresses to Wear All Season
Five summer dresses worth buying for British heat and holidays, from crisp linen midis to bias-cut slips — with honest notes on fit, fabric and styling.
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Best walking sandals for ladies: 5 comfortable picks
Our pick of the best walking sandals for ladies, from cushioned city sandals to quick-drying trail pairs, with fit advice and a side-by-side comparison.
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The Best Gifts for the Best Man and Groomsmen
Five gifts the best man and groomsmen will actually use — hip flasks, silk ties, cufflinks and leather — plus how to split the budget.