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Category: Alterations

7 Clothes Alterations You Didn’t Know Were Possible.

7 Clothes Alterations You Didn’t Know Were Possible

Old clothes are worth saving, as they can quickly come back around into fashion again. However, if you’ve got something lying around from a few years back, it might need a few tweaks to fit your current shape. Jeans that are too long will need to be shortened, shirt sleeves tightened and waists perhaps nipped…

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How to Measure Your Clothes for the Perfect Fit (Men’s Edition)

When choosing clothing, style is important. A somewhat elusive beast, it’s what gives you your distinct appearance, allowing you to express yourself when attached to a particular environment. Understand what styles, colours and patterns suit you and you’re well on your way to looking great. But what about fit – is that as important? You…

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LookSmart's Woman’s Guide to Clothing Measurements

A Woman’s Guide to Clothing Measurements

Whether you’re purchasing something online or having something altered, knowing your measurements – including your bust, waist, hip, seam, shoulder width and sleeve length – is key to having perfectly fitted clothing. And having your clothes sitting just right can really make the difference between looking good and looking great in a piece of clothing….

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