DEC
24

Winter wardrobe trends for early 2022

Winter wardrobe trends for early 2022

Five trends to look out for

With the new year right around the corner we’re keeping our eye out for some of the top winter trends we’re expecting to see early next year. While there are a few staples we see every year, we’re also expecting a few different trends to come in that we maybe haven’t seen for a while. Keep reading for five trends to look out for in early 2022.

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NOV
29

Coats to keep you warm this winter

Coats to keep you warm this winter

Three popular coat styles to wear this winter

Winter is well and truly here, and as the cold winds come in it’s important to have the right coats to keep you warm and cosy when braving the outdoors. When you want to keep warm it doesn’t mean you have to give up looking great, there are so many different fashionable winter coats out there for you to choose from. Rather than covering up your outfit, incorporate your coats into your look and stay warm and fashion forward all in one. Keep reading for just a few of the most popular coat styles you can wear this winter. 

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OCT
29

How to layer your clothes

How to layer your clothes

How to layer your clothing

Cold weather means one thing, it’s time to layer up. Wearing layers doesn’t have to be all about keeping you warm, it can be a fashion statement too. Long gone are the days where we just put on as many layers as we could to stay warm, now you can do it while sticking to the current fashion trends! Keep reading for tips on how you can incorporate layering into your fashionable wardrobe.

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SEP
28

Jackets you need for autumn 2021

Jackets you need for autumn 2021

Jackets for autumn

There’s nothing worse than when you put together a gorgeous autumnal outfit just to realise it’s chilly outside and you really need to wear a jacket. Well fear no more, there are some really stylish jackets out there to help complete your look rather than deflate it. It’s time to stock your wardrobe with some essential autumnal jackets. 

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AUG
29

How to start a capsule wardrobe

How to start a capsule wardrobe

Creating your capsule wardrobe in four steps

Many people are beginning to focus more on their capsule wardrobe. This is a set number of clothes you own that can easily mix and match with each other to create a range of different outfits. A lot of the pieces you buy can be worn all year round, so it really helps you save money instead of constantly buying new pieces of clothing.

Without any guidance it can be difficult to know where to start. We’ve put together this four step guide to help you create your very own capsule wardrobe, so you know you always have something stylish to wear.

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AUG
01

Turning old winter clothes into new summer staples

Turning old winter clothes into new summer staples

As the seasons’ change, so do the clothes we wear. It can be easy to think you need to buy yourself an entirely new wardrobe as soon as the sun starts shining. The truth is you probably have a lot of potential sitting in your wardrobe you just haven’t thought about! A lot of the time our winter clothing is made up of much more material, which gives you a lot to work with when it comes to creating a new item from it.

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JUN
29

What clothing items should I get altered?

What clothing items should I get altered?

Clothing items I could get altered

Alterations are available on a range of different clothing items, and it can make such a difference when you get certain items tailored. Whether it’s something that you wear daily, or a special outfit you’ll only wear once, alterations can completely transform how you feel in an outfit. When you look your best you feel your best, and the small price of alterations is definitely worth it for the confidence you will exude when you wear your altered clothes

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MAY
27

How to Make your Prom Dress Unique

How to Make your Prom Dress Unique

Make your Prom Dress Unique 

Choosing what to wear on your prom night can be a difficult choice. There are so many different styles and options out there that it can be quite overwhelming to decide what it is that you want! There is also always the fear that you’ll turn up wearing the exact same gown as somebody else. So, how do you make a prom dress so unique that you don’t need to overthink everything? Keep reading for some tips on how the addition of alterations can help to create your very own unique prom dress.

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DEC
22

Repurposing your Wardrobe for 2021

Repurposing your Wardrobe for 2021

As we reach the end of 2020 it’s a good time to reflect back on the year and get ready to start fresh. One thing a lot of people look to do is go through their wardrobe and think about what clothing we have worn this year and what we should really be getting rid of, as well as trying on some of our staple pieces and seeing what still fits. This year, instead of simply throwing out old clothing, it could be a good idea to instead think about what can be repurposed. With all of us being at home for a large majority of 2020, there are a lot of pieces that haven’t been worn as much as they could have. These items may still have a lot of life in them, so save yourself some money and help the environment by looking at how they can be reused.

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OCT
17

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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JUN
05

Update Your Summer Wardrobe with Clothing Alterations

Update Your Summer Wardrobe with Clothing Alterations

Summer comes out of nowhere, so most the time we aren’t prepared for the sudden sunny days! There is nothing worse than going out in the sun and being uncomfortable in thick winter clothes, which is why you should consider clothing alterations. Buying new clothes can be expensive and unsustainable, whereas alterations give you the opportunity to put a new life into some old clothing that you no longer wear, and have it be completely unique to you!

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JUN
05

How to Get the Perfect Fit - Prom Alterations

How to Get the Perfect Fit - Prom Alterations

Prom season is upon us, and you need a dress that makes you feel like a princess for the day. Prom is about celebrating the end of your time at school, and you want to go out feeling like the best version of yourself.

 

Of course the first step is finding your perfect style of dress. From fishtail to ballgown, you are sure to find something that suits you and your personality perfectly. The next step, and arguably most important, is getting the perfect fit, which is where prom dress alterations come in.

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AUG
17

The secret to a perfect wardrobe

alterations

Regardless of the quality of your attire or the brands which they hail from the key element of any good outfit for a man or a woman is how it fits the person wearing it. We have been providing an alterations service for over 30 years and have seen it all. Whether you require some last minute bridesmaid dress alterations or something as simple as a zipper repaired, we have the expertise to help you on your way to an idealic wardrobe.

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JUL
13

The Pinstripe Suit Used to Be Seen as Flashy and Now it is Respectable

There are many theories about the origin of the tailored pinstriped suit that is now almost universally a professional uniform for bank managers, lawyers and businessmen.

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JUL
13

The Questions a Customer Needs to Ask When Considering Bespoke Tailoring or Alterations

Having a bespoke suit made will ensure the fit is perfect for an individual’s shape and size, and tailored to their style and personality.

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JUL
13

Consider Having Something Professionally Made for a Special Event

Special events, like weddings or formal occasions, require an outfit that is a bit special and it may be that a search of the shops has revealed nothing that quite fits the bill.

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JUL
13

The History of the Men's Lounge Suit

The two piece lounge suit is a uniform for men in business almost all over the world and it is thought that its present form dates back approximately 150 years.

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JUL
13

Give Your Wardrobe a Style Makeover

How often do we have the experience that when getting ready for a social or business event we open the doors of a wardrobe bursting with clothes but then cannot find anything we feel is suitable?

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JUL
13

Choose Conservative Tailoring for Successful Job Hunting

The challenges for new graduates in finding their first job are many, especially when the economy is struggling to recover from a recession, so getting appearance right as a start is important.Competition for jobs is fierce at the moment and recent research has shown that an average of 83 graduates are applying for every available job.  Not only that but the bulk of the vacancies for graduates currently are in London and the South East.

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JUL
13

The Importance of Well-fitting Clothes

It is said that first impressions count and that people make their assessment of a newly met person in the first few seconds, so it is no surprise that what we wear has become increasingly important.

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