Blog
What to Wear at British Social Events
WHAT TO WEAR 'The occasion is exceptional, and dressing for the event is essential for the race-day experience. The Ascot Racecourse sends this message to introduce one of the highlights of the British Social Events, the annual Royal Ascot (this year: 14-18th...
Alteration Costs
Alteration costs In this blog, we explain clothes alterations and why they can be more challenging than tailoring an outfit from scratch. We include some insight, care, and shopping tips in this article, as well as how to double-check the fit of your clothes...
Clothes Psychology
Clothes Psychology Guest blog by Vanessa van Edwards - photographs by Bill Cunningham Wish you knew how to pick the perfect outfit for every situation? In this post, I am going to show you how to choose clothes that make you feel confident, bold and ready for...
More sustainability in fashion
Positive Fashion The fashion designer and lifelong vegetarian Stella McCartney defined a powerful animal and eco-friendly strategy as the core of her Fashion brand when she launched it in 2001: High-quality, exceptional designer clothes but no leather,...
Confident dress style
CONFIDENT IN YOUR DRESS STYLE Ralph Lauren suggests that fashion is something that comes from inside within you. We agree that some people just have it; they look effortlessly stylish whatever they wear. Unfortunately, no method fits all, but here are some tips to...
The Clothes I don’t wear
The clothes I don't wear 'I have my cupboard full of clothes but nothing to wear.' We all know the feeling and occasional boredom of an uninspiring wardrobe. Did you know that at least 50% of the clothes we have we never wear? That 80% of the time we wear 20% of the...
My Style and Alterations
You are so Cool We all eventually come across a little bit of cool in our life, whether it be celebrities in glossy magazines, the extremely cool neighbour opposite or the enigmatic girl on the train. Intriguing, unique and with a depth of self-expression,...
Stylish with a Capsule Wardrobe
In style with a capsule wardrobe Imagine, you can't go wrong with your wardrobe choices, and putting an outfit together is easy. Capsule wardrobes are a creative and structured way to organise clothes to make life easier and have time for the more important things in...
Supporting ReTweed, supporting women and tailoring
Have you heard of ReTweed? Design & Alter supports an inspiring award winning initiative in Scotland ReTweed, based in Eyemouth, is an award-winning social enterprise supporting women on the Scottish border. In a safe environment,...
Shopping for signature pieces and why you need them
Shopping for signature pieces and why you need them ... Let us tell you this is not only valid for female shoppers Are you the type who buys clothes in quantities? Preferably in the sale? Sometimes wondering whether you might ever wear them? Or are you the...