The BALIVENO Journal

To wear a crewneck sweatshirt over a shirt, choose a sweatshirt with a neat ribbed neckline that sits close to the base of your neck, wear a shirt with a...

Polo or T-shirt for smart casual? If you have to choose one, choose the polo. Its collar and placket give your outfit structure, which is what lifts a look from...

How do you wear a polo shirt smart? Choose a plain polo that fits close to the body without clinging, keep the collar crisp, and pair it with dark jeans,...

The easiest smart casual outfits for men follow simple formulas: one structured top, one clean pair of trousers and one pair of tidy shoes, in a calm palette. Below are...

What is smart casual for men? In the UK, smart casual means looking put-together without wearing a suit: a collared polo, a clean crewneck or a quarter-zip, worn with dark...

Gym to street outfits work best when you split the job in two: technical kit for the session itself, then a few heavyweight, relaxed layers that go over or replace...

Barrel-leg vs wide-leg sweatpants is really a question of shape. Barrel-leg sweatpants curve outwards through the thigh and knee and then taper back in towards the ankle, giving a rounded,...

Raw denim vs washed denim comes down to one question: do you want jeans that start stiff and dark and change slowly with you, or jeans that feel soft and...

What to wear to yoga comes down to one test: can you move, bend and breathe without thinking about your clothes? For most classes that means close-fitting leggings or shorts,...

Zip-up vs pullover hoodie: choose a zip-up if you want a flexible layer you can open, close and wear like a light jacket; choose a pullover if you want a...

The best date night outfits for men are smart-casual and simple: one sharp piece, dark well-fitting jeans, clean shoes and nothing that looks like you tried too hard. A polo...

To wear a tracksuit well, treat it like a suit: get the fit right, keep the colours simple, choose a heavier fabric that holds its shape, and finish it with...