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Choosing the best suit colour for every occasion

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A guide to the best suit colours

Whether you're dressing for a formal event, a business meeting, or a casual outing, the right suit colour can enhance your confidence and leave a lasting impression. From timeless classics to modern trends, here's a guide to the best suit colours for every occasion.

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MAR
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Starting the new year with a decluttered wardrobe

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How to properly clear out your wardrobe for the new year

As the new year dawns, many of us are inspired to make positive changes in our lives. One impactful way to start the year on a refreshing note is by decluttering your wardrobe. Clearing out the excess and organising your clothing space not only streamlines your daily routine but also promotes a sense of renewal and mindfulness. Here's a guide on how to properly declutter your wardrobe and set the stage for a more intentional and simplified approach to fashion in the coming year.

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AUG
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Must-have transitional wardrobe essentials for summer to autumn

Must-have transitional wardrobe essentials for summer to autumn

Seven transitional wardrobe essentials

 

As the vibrant days of summer begin to wane and the gentle breeze hints at the arrival of autumn, it's time to embark on a wardrobe transition that seamlessly bridges the gap between the two seasons. The shift from warm to cooler weather need not be a daunting task; with the right pieces in your arsenal, you can effortlessly maintain your style while embracing the changing climate. Here are the must-have transitional clothes that deserve a spot in your wardrobe during this seasonal shift.

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JUN
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Fashion and Styling Tips for Grooms

Fashion and Styling Tips for Grooms

Five tips for Grooms

While grooms often expect their shopping experience to be quick and easy, that’s not always the case. There’s a lot more that goes into a groom's outfit than what appears on the surface. In this blog post, we'll explore essential fashion and styling tips to help grooms prepare and look their best on their wedding day.

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SEP
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Coats for autumn 2022

Coats for autumn 2022

Four popular coats for autumn 2022

Now we are officially in autumn, it's time to take a look at your wardrobe and figure out if you’re ready for it. One thing we always need when it gets cooler outside is coats to keep us warm. While we want to stay warm, we also want to make sure we’re staying fashionable, which is why we’re looking at some of the trends we’ve seen so far for autumn 2022. Keep reading to find out some of the most popular coat trends we expect to see this season.

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AUG
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Best materials to wear on those extra hot days

Best materials to wear on those extra hot days

Six cooling materials to wear

When it’s hot outside the clothes you wear can make a big difference to your comfort levels. Instead of just throwing anything on and hoping for the best, consider what materials your clothes are made from and if that’s actually a good choice for the hot weather.

Breathable fabrics made from natural fibres will adjust to your body temperature and help to keep you cool in the heat. You want to stay away from fabrics that will just absorb your sweat and instead opt for light, moisture-wicking fibres to keep you cool and dry. 

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JUL
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Refresh your holiday wardrobe on a budget

Refresh your holiday wardrobe on a budget

4 ways to freshen up your holiday wardrobe 

When it comes to our summer holidays a lot of us get into a bad habit of feeling like we need to go out and buy lots of new clothes to take with us. Not only is this bad for the environment, but it’s also really bad for our bank accounts! Especially when planning a holiday, the money would be much better spent on doing fun activities or upgrading to a nicer room.

We’ve put together this blog to help you refresh your holiday wardrobe without going out and spending a lot of money. Keep reading for four ways to get your wardrobe holiday ready without splashing lots of cash! 

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APR
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What to expect when getting your suit altered

What to expect when getting your suit altered

Professional suit alterations

Having your suit tailored can make a large difference to how it looks on you. Everybody is unique, so when you buy a suit from a store without having it tailored a lot of the time there are aspects of the suit that don't quite fit you just right. This is where suit alterations come in! Your seamstress will be able to work with you to make your suit fit you perfectly. 

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MAR
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Mens Fashion Guide

Mens Fashion Guide

Mens Fashion Guide: Items You Need in Your Wardrobe

While fashion is constantly changing, there are a few items every man should have in his wardrobe. Having these staple pieces makes it a lot easier to always have a go-to look available that will leave you feeling stylish and confident. Not only this, but you can pair these pieces with just about anything and they are guaranteed to look good. Life isn’t always about making a statement, but instead making sure you have items at the ready that will make you look fashionable and sophisticated.

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Coats Everyone Needs in their Wardrobe

Coats Everyone Needs in their Wardrobe

If there is one thing people are great at buying too many of, it’s 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 one, when realistically they’re all pretty much the same. A great way to simplify your wardrobe is to stick to the staples, and only have what you need. We’ve put together this blog to help you choose your four most essential coats to have in your wardrobe, and stop you overbuying! Keep reading for the coats everyone needs in their wardrobe.

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NOV
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Choosing the Best Trousers for Your Body Shape

Choosing the Best Trousers for Your Body Shape

The perfect pair of trousers can really up your fashion game, but how do we know what style to choose? Choosing the perfect pair of trousers for you can be a frustrating experience when you don’t know what you are looking for. You want something that is flattering for your body type, camouflages any areas you feel self conscious of, while also adding versatility and style to your wardrobe.

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SEP
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How Should a Suit Fit You? Ask Alterations Boutique

How Should a Suit Fit You? Ask Alterations Boutique

How Should a Suit Fit?

A suit is a staple in most men's wardrobes, known for hundreds of years as a sign of sophistication and style. If there is anything that can take away from the look of a suit it’s when it does not fit the wearer properly. Not everybody can afford to get suits completely made from scratch for them, which is why they are often bought from shops. The good news is, suit alterations are available to take these suits from off-the-rack, to perfectly tailored to your body. The fit of the suit can make all the difference to how you look and feel, which is why we are here to tell you all about how a suit should actually fit. Keep reading for all you need to know about the fit of a suit and the alterations available to give you the perfect fit.

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OCT
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Autumn 2019 Fashion Trends

Autumn 2019 Fashion Trends

Now that autumn is here, we are seeing a shift in fashion trends. As the weather gets colder we have to change up the clothes we’re wearing. Just because it is getting colder doesn’t mean all fashion needs to go out the window! There are plenty of fashionable autumn trends that you can get involved in. You may even have some clothes from last year that you’d like to wear, which is where clothing alterations come in. Keep reading for the autumn 2019 fashion trends you need to know about. 

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NOV
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How Suit Alterations Can Transform Your Appearance

Achieving a perfect fit is what makes wearing a suit such a distinguished and iconic sartorial move; having a suit that is ill fitted just doesn’t have the same effect, no matter how fantastic it looks on the hanger! A suit should always complement the wearer, whether it has been custom-made or bought off the rack; that’s why professional suit alterations are so important.

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But where to begin in the world of suit alterations? In this guide, we will highlight aspects of the suit that can be altered and how alterations contribute to a perfectly fitted, professional and attractive appearance.

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JUL
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Everyday Alterations

Clothing repairs and alterations

Why put up with clothing which doesn’t fit quite right? By dedicating a small amount of time to a trip to the tailors you can soon have a wardrobe fit for a king or queen. Most men make the effort to get a nice suit altered and likewise women will generally do the same for wedding related attire, mainly seeking bridesmaid dress alterations. Why stop there when you can slowly transform your wardrobe into one which looks and feels good to wear. The main reason for this is generally down to lack of awareness and a common misconception that alterations are expensive when mostly they aren’t at all.

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FEB
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Building a wardrobe fit for a king / Queen

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DEC
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Which body type are you?

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Although many of you may have impeccable taste when it comes to outfit choice, many of you are not dressing to compliment your body type. There are plenty of different physiques and it can be hard to pick out which category your body fits into. But once you have decided which one you fit into, it’s time to ensure you fit into your clothing just as well. This could mean balancing your bodies proportions out or highlighting the more flattering areas of your body, regardless we are here to attend to your needs.

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DEC
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Winter is coming, is your wardrobe winter ready?

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Winter is just around the corner, the cold's already in the air and the frost on the ground, so now more than ever is an important time to ensure your winter wardrobe is ready and looking the part.

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NOV
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What to do with ill-fitted attire?

Everyone has ill-fitted attire, but alas we are here to change that.

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OCT
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Alterations for the short(er) man

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All in all, if you’re a short man it can be a difficult task to find a pair of jeans which fit well and compliment your figure. Very few manufacturers cater for the shorter man with the average production size standing at 30” in leg length. Thankfully we have you cohered, with the assistance of our tailors with our Jeans Alterations service, we can alter to a length which fit like intended.

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