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Category: Alterations

Distress Jeans in 5 Easy Steps.

Distress Jeans in 5 Easy Steps

You’ll look at least 40% cooler if you’re rocking a pair of torn, distressed jeans. Sure, we might be making up that statistic on the spot, but it is true that distress jeans are right in style at the moment; the more you can rip, tear, and fade those jeans, the more stylish they’re going…

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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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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

Clothing measurements for women: A DIY guide

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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