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10 Tips for Getting the Best Suit Alterations

Whether it’s your first time having clothes altered or you’re a seasoned suit shaper, there are some simple insider tips you can learn that will make a visit to the tailor smoother and your suit alterations more successful. 1. Know your tailor Knowing your tailor comes through research and recommendations. Learn about their experience, reliability,…

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Workout to Work: Keep Your Clothes Office-Ready

There’s nothing quite like kicking off the morning with a sweaty workout and heading to work feeling energised and ready for the day. But there’s nothing worse than arriving in the office wearing a crumpled shirt that completely takes away from your fresh face and well-earned liveliness. Don’t worry – we’ve got some great tips…

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5 Easy Alterations To Fix Your Ill-Fitting Clothes

5 Easy Alterations To Fix Your Ill-Fitting Clothes

We’ve all been there – you’ve got a piece of beautiful clothing but, much to your disappointment, it doesn’t fit quite right. Maybe you’re ready to exchange it but you’ve misplaced the receipt. You’re shopping and you find the perfect piece only to find that they don’t have stock left in your size. Maybe you’ve…

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6 Tips for Organising Your Wardrobe.

6 Tips for Organising Your Wardrobe

There’s nothing worse than not being able to find the things you need, especially when it means having to rifle through clothes, shoes and accessories. And having an overflowing, unorganised wardrobe just makes it even harder. The first step to decluttering and organising your wardrobe is to take stock of what’s actually there. What do…

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Tips on How to Upgrade Your Family’s Wardrobe on a Budget.

Tips on How to Upgrade Your Family’s Wardrobe on a Budget

As a family, having a plan for your clothing budget is important. Kids grow out of clothes super fast, and while it can be tempting to buy the latest gear or the prettiest (but most expensive) dress in the store, doing so regularly and for every kid is simply not sustainable. Yes there are some…

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Perfecting Your Fit: A Man’s Complete Guide to Measuring Clothing

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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