Fashion resolutions to try in 2023

The new year always brings along with it resolutions for people to try to achieve in the year to come. These can be small or big changes, but why not try to commit to some fashion resolutions for the next year? Your clothing is something that’s a part of your everyday life, but also isn’t too big of an attachment that you won’t want to change, so it’s a really easy way to set yourself a resolution that doesn’t feel too daunting. We’ve put together this blog to give you some inspiration for fashion resolutions you can make for 2023.

How to successfully pull off the layering trend

When the weather gets colder it’s important to keep yourself warm, and the best way to do this is by adding some layers to your clothing. Wearing layers can be fashionable while also keeping you warm, as long as you do it right! You no longer need to just think about adding as much material as possible without caring about what you look like, there's a way to do it while still sticking to fashion trends. Keep reading for some tips on layering up while staying fashionable this winter.

Four must-have coats and jackets

Every year when the new season comes it’s so easy to pop into a shop and see all the new styles out and convince yourself you need to buy a new coat. Rather than over consume and end up with too many coats and jackets in your wardrobe, stick to these four must-haves and you’ll be sorted year-round.

Four summer staples you can wear in autumn

As the seasons change we have to suddenly completely rethink what we’re going to be wearing. Gone are the denim shorts and summer dresses, it’s time to get your head into autumn clothing. While the sun is gone it doesn’t mean all the clothes you’ve been wearing need to be. In fact, you probably have a lot of items you’ve been wearing this summer that would be perfect for autumn as well, you just need to know how to style them. Keep reading for four summer staples you can wear in autumn and how to style them for the cooler weather.

What these five dress codes mean

When you’re invited to particular events, sometimes the invite comes along with a dress code. While these can be helpful when you’re trying to find something to wear, sometimes it just adds more confusion if you don’t fully understand what the different dress codes mean. We’ve put together this blog to help you understand what the different dress codes you might see on an invite mean, and what you should wear for each of the dress codes.

Four staples for summer 2022

Summer 2022 is well and truly in full swing, so there’s no reason for your outfits to be stuck in the cooler seasons. We love having the opportunity to change up what we’re wearing when the season changes, it’s always fun to experiment with your clothes rather than constantly wear the same thing. A new season brings with it a new chance to wear different outfits, whether that be something new or a favourite you’ve brought back from last year. 

We’ve been observing the looks so far this summer and have put together a short list of the top four things we think you need in your wardrobe this summer!

How to get more use from your prom dress

Most people only wear their prom dress one time, on the day of their prom! They’re such beautiful gowns but much like a wedding dress are often only worn one time and then tucked away at the back of your wardrobe somewhere. In the interest of reducing waste we’re looking at a few ways a prom dress can be brought out and put to more use! Keep reading for some tips and ideas on what to do with your prom dress. 

How to look your best when wearing a suit

Every man should have a staple suit in their wardrobe that they know they can put on and look and feel fantastic. There’s a difference between looking alright in a suit and taking the next step to look great in a suit. The steps are small but can make a big difference, and will leave you looking and feeling more confident than ever when you’re wearing it. Keep reading for our tips on how to level up your suit wearing.

Four dresses to have in your wardrobe

Spring is finally here, and summer is just around the corner, so it’s time to make sure you have your staple dresses ready to go. Dresses are a really easy way to start an outfit, after all, there’s just the one piece of clothing so you don’t have to think about a top or trousers to match. They can also be dressed up or dressed down depending on what you accessorise them with, so they’re fantastic for versatility.

Four swaps to make for spring and summer

With the warmer weather on its way it’s time to swap out some of your winter clothes for more seasonally appropriate pieces. If you leave everything in your wardrobe it can be overwhelming to choose clothes everyday, so we prefer to pack away clothes that we won’t be wearing and bring to the front appropriate clothes! Keep reading for our top spring swaps that you should be making while doing your wardrobe clearout.

Get your wardrobe spring ready

As the days get longer and the sun is shining, it finally feels like the time is coming to put away the big winter jumpers and get your spring clothes out from the back of your wardrobe. 

When the season changes it can be easy to get swept up into the idea that you need to buy a lot of new items to fit the fashion trends, but that’s not always true. Buying more clothes will just be adding to an already stuffed wardrobe, and you’ll find you don’t even end up wearing half of it! So what can we do to get our wardrobe ready for spring without feeling a need to splurge? Instead of buying things on a whim, prune down your current wardrobe and look to strategically fill the gaps.

Keep reading for some tips to help you strategically plan your wardrobe for spring - no panic buying needed!

Four steps to planning your Valentine’s Day outfit

Love is in the air as Valentine’s Day is fast approaching. Love should of course be celebrated all year round, but many couples, old and new, choose this day to go out and spend some time together. This raises the age-old question: what should I wear? It can be easy to overcomplicate picking an outfit when you feel there’s added pressure, which is why we’ve simplified it for you. Keep reading for four steps to planning your Valentine’s Day outfit.

Update your wardrobe for the new year

When the new year comes around a lot of us look for new beginnings and ways we can change things up. Many people look to their wardrobe for improvements, wanting to change up their style or enter the new year with less clutter in their wardrobe. Having a clear wardrobe actually makes it a lot easier to choose clothes as you have only the things you know you love to wear.

We’ve put together this blog to help you clear out and improve your wardrobe in three simple steps ready for the new year. Keep reading for how to update your wardrobe for the new year by reducing what you have and recycling older items with alterations. 

Fashion secrets to keeping warm outside

The cold weather is well and truly here, and there’s nothing worse than going outside and being absolutely freezing cold. It can be easy to forget how cold it gets in these winter months, and while you want to still be able to go outside you need to make sure that you keep yourself nice and wrapped up so you don’t get out there and spend the entire time shivering and wanting to get inside as soon as possible. Lucky for you we’ve put together a few ways you can use your clothes to help you keep warm, while still staying fashionable. Keep reading for our fashion secrets to help keep you warm outside.

How to master prints and patterns

People often overthink prints and patterns, wondering what you should and shouldn’t wear together when you’re planning an outfit. Adding a bold print or pattern to your outfit is a quick and easy way to show you’ve put effort into your outfit, rather than just opting for neutral items. Learning how to incorporate just one pattern at a time will give you a great understanding of how you can play with patterns, and as you get more confident you’ll understand just exactly how it is you like to wear these items.

Autumn trends

Every year when autumn comes around we see a whole host of new trends come along with it, and this year is no different. As the weather turns chillier and the nights draw in, we swap our summer clothes for more autumnal looks, and new trends come along with this.

We’ve already noticed some of the top trends for autumn 2021, and put them into this handy blog so you know what to add to your autumnal wardrobe this year. Keep reading for three top trends to look out for this autumn. 

Four must-have accessories

Accessories can truly make or break an outfit. When you’re finished getting dressed, adding the right handbag or the perfect pair of earrings can really elevate a look, and leave you feeling much more fashion forward and confident in your outfit. There are so many options when it comes to accessorising, but there are a few staples that can help elevate your look without overcomplicating anything. Keep reading for our four must-have accessories to help you easily improve your outfit.

Clothing alterations

Many people forget clothing alterations are an option. With the rise of fast fashion it is easy to get caught up in constantly buying new items, when really you have a perfectly good stash in your wardrobe at home. You probably have a pile of clothes you love but don’t quite fit, or maybe something still with the tags that you thought you loved but actually needs some changes to suit your style. Instead of throwing them out and buying new clothes, consider alterations. They are a really affordable way to refresh your wardrobe without spending a lot of money or contributing to your carbon footprint. Keep reading for three reasons you should get alterations. 

Dress Styles for Prom 2021

Prom season is here, and with the lack of proms allowed to go ahead in 2020, we are all ready for our dose of fabulous prom dresses. Every year we see different styles coming out, so what should we expect from our 2021 prom attendees? Keep reading for some of the most popular prom styles for 2021.

Clothing Colours for My Skin Tone

Often you will hear people talking about how a specific colour is really flattering on them, or how they avoid a specific colour because it ‘washes them out’, but what does this really mean? There isn’t really any set rule, you can wear whatever colour you want! However, there are certain colours that are known to better flatter different skin tones. In this post we will be breaking it down into four different categories: warm skin, cool skin, neutral skin, and then those colours that just suit everybody. Keep reading if you are looking for some help finding the best colours to flatter your tone.