A history of the art of alterations

In the fast-paced world of fashion, clothing alterations have become an essential part of our daily lives. Whether it's a hem adjustment, sleeve shortening, or waistline modification, alterations help us achieve the perfect fit and style. But have you ever wondered about the origins of this time-honoured practice? Join us as we take a journey back in time to unravel the fascinating history of alterations and discover how this skilful art has evolved over the centuries.

Five tips for planning your wedding on a budget

Planning a wedding is an exciting time, but it can also be financially overwhelming. Setting a realistic budget and finding ways to save without compromising your dream day will help take some of the stress out of wedding planning In this blog post, we'll explore practical wedding budgeting tips and cost-saving strategies that will help you navigate the planning process and create a memorable celebration without breaking the bank.

6 things you need to pack for your holiday this summer

Planning for a summer holiday is an exciting time, and one of the key aspects is packing the right clothes to make sure you’re comfortable and stylish while on your holiday. From beach getaways to city adventures, this blog will provide a comprehensive guide on the essential clothing items you need to pack for your summer holiday. 

Seven tips to help you choose your prom dress

Prom is one of the most important events in a teenager's life, and choosing the perfect prom dress is a crucial aspect of the preparation. But with so many styles, colours and fabrics to choose from, it can be challenging to find the perfect dress that fits your personality and body type. Here are some tips on how to choose your perfect prom dress.

Seven staple jackets to have for your spring wardrobe

Spring is a transitional season that can be unpredictable with constantly changing temperatures and weather conditions. This makes it essential to have a few different jackets in your wardrobe to help you navigate the season in style. Here are some of the different jackets you need in your wardrobe for spring.

Five fashion trends we’re expecting for Spring 2023

As we near the end of February and get closer to warmer and longer days it’s just about time we start thinking about what trends we’ll be seeing throughout spring. Fashion is always six months ahead, so we have a good idea of what to expect from spring/summer 2023 thanks to the fashion shows back in September. We’ve rounded up some of our favourite trends from these shows and what we expect to see as the most popular trends this spring.

What happens when you get your suit professionally altered

Most people buy a suit from a store rather than getting it made to measure. While this is a perfectly fine option, everybody is unique, so when you go and get one ready made it’s unlikely that the suit is going to fit you perfectly. Having your suit tailored can make such a difference to how it looks on you, and make the suit look much more expensive than if you were to wear one that doesn’t quite fit right. This is where alterations come in! Your seamstress will be able to work with you to make your suit fit you perfectly. 

We’ve put together this blog to let you know exactly what to expect from the process of getting your suit altered so next time you buy a suit you’ll feel more comfortable going to get it tailored.

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.