Some of my friends, family members, and clients wear dresses sparingly or not at all. Generally, they find dresses fussy, uncomfortable, impractical, hard to style, and too dressed up for daily life despite the fact that dresses can be roomy, comfy, easy to wear, easy to launder, and very casual.
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Repositioning and Switching Buttons
Adjusting the position of buttons on clothing can improve their fit. Swapping out the buttons on garments can make them more to your …
Fab Finds: Shoes, Bags, Beauty Products
Here are items that have been winners on clients recently. I’ve also included some of my current favourite new-to-me beauty …
Five Ways to Use Fashion Tape
Fashion tape is a double sided adhesive tape that is practical to keep on hand. It can prevent clothing, footwear, and accessories from …
The Roll Tab Sleeve Hack
A roll tab sleeve shirt or dress has long sleeves with tab detailing that allows you to shorten the sleeves. The idea is to roll up the …
Stocking Up On Hard-to-Find Items
It’s easier to shop when fashion trends align with your sartorial needs and preferences. Conversely, it’s harder when …
Rise Length Preferences
The discussion that followed my post about the rise length dilemma reinforced my preferences. Over the years, I’ve worn all rise …
