#styling-tips

#styling-tips

It's party season, a time of year that either fills you with sartorial dread or has you screaming with excitement as you get to wear yet another embellished dress to the pub on Friday night (tis the season after all). I spend most of the year wearing navy trousers and oversized shirts, but there's something about a party dress that speaks to my inner J-Lo.

Leveling up your look doesn't require a brand-new wardrobe - it's less about buying more and more about styling smarter. Festive dressing is an exercise in subtlety. It's built on thoughtful contrasts: bold sequins against sharp tailoring, buttery cashmere with gleaming metal, plush velvet balanced by the whisper of lace. It's about playing with texture, silhouette, and shine to bring new life to the pieces you already own.

Step 1: Start by Grouping Like Items Litman's first tip was to pull everything off the shelves and sort it into categories. "Start by grouping all your items together. Then decide what you want to showcase and group based on category," she says. "This could be grouping by collections, types of books, colors, or whatever you feel makes sense for your stuff."

It's no secret that the silk scarf has enjoyed a moment in the spotlight - a Euro summer, if you will. Its styling options are plentiful and it seems every celebrity and fashion influencer on Instagram has packed a suitcase full of them as they take to the skies, shores and streets of our favourite destinations. Printed bandanas pair well with sleek sunglasses for boat trips along the Italian coast, monochromatic designs (tied at the waist) contrast flippy maxi skirts for Barcelona city strolls,

Premium denim is a steal during our Half-Yearly Sale. Brands like Frame and Mother offer flattering and comfortable styles that rarely go on sale, making it the perfect time to grab a pair or two.

A casual dress code for a baby shower can include jeans styled with heeled sandals, while a formal event may call for floral dresses or satin slips.