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Wardrobe advice

By tessmontgomery

This is all my best advice as a wardrobe expert curating a timeless sustainable capsule wardrobe

The 3 fabrics I always look for in the sales.

These 3 materials are luxurious, elegant, high quality and sustainable.

They can also be really expensive, that’s why we always should look for them in the sales.

1. Linen - A wonderfully lightweight natural material with beautiful texture. I always look out for linen shirts, blazers, trousers and sundresses.
I wash my linen myself at home, and as it’s a material that creases easily, I always have a steamer at hand.

2. Silk - This is probably my favourite texture in the whole world. So soft and shiny. It’s the most luxurious sensation on skin.
Some silks can be washed at home, other has to go to the dry cleaner. This is also a material that creases easily, but respond well to steaming.

3. Cashmere - the wool of wools. Soft, bouncy and not itchy. It has the properties to keep warm and wick moisture in the winter. Comfort level is as good as it gets.
I wash all my cashmere in 30C with wool detergent and dry flat (underfloor heating is a hack, just pop them on a thin towel on the floor).

…and I don’t just look for these materials on sale, I also search for them preloved.

If you have linen, silk and cashmere in your wardrobe, then it’s already more luxurious and sustainable than most.

🤍You can find the items I’m wearing in my link in bio, or just comment “link” and I will DM the links to you 🤍

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My 5 favourite summer shoes in my capsule wardrobe 🤍

Between these 5, I don’t really need any other shoes in the summer.

I styled all of them with the same dress to really highlight the different feels they give to a look.

1. Fabric trainers - these are comfortable, flirty and fun. Great for a picnic or a romantic bike ride.

2. Nude barely there sandals - these are subtle but yet lends some glamour to a look. They are also still comfortable with a 8.5 cm heel.

3. Ballet flats - Romantic and feminine. Perfect for a stroll in town or a coffee date.

4. Statement sandals - this pair will grab the attention and be the stand out piece in most outfits.

5. Luxe sandals - when I want to be comfortable and look put together at the same time. Think Italian holiday or shopping in st Tropez.

🤍You can find the items I’m wearing in my link in bio, or just comment “link” and I will DM the links to you 🤍

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My 5 favourite black items for the summer 🖤

Would you find more use out of 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5?

Black in the summer? Definitely!

We often think of black as a winter colour. Personally I find it dark enough that time of year. However, in the summer it can really make a tan pop and looks amazing paired with beige or a lighter brown.

I don’t wear black very often at all. But there is something very elegant and sophisticated about black summer outfits.

🤍You can find the items I’m wearing in my link in bio, or just comment “link” and I will DM the links to you 🤍

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3 misconceptions about “old money”.

The term old money is used frequently to describe a more classic style and lifestyle. But it’s so much more than that!

Old money doesn’t actually have a lot to do with money at all, but more to do with a certain set of values and beliefs.

It’s true that the fashion focuses on timeless pieces in great quality that will stand the test of time. But it’s not necessarily about being rich.

It has more to do with how we chose to spend the money that we do have. Less, but better. One quality piece for 10 years instead of 10 for 1 year.

A common misconception is that old money is judgemental and snobby. But it’s the absolute opposite.

New money is loud, snobby and judgemental. Old money is about being raised to be kind and understanding that everyone brings something different to the table.

Good manners is not to point out when someone makes a mistake, it is to pretend you didn’t see it. 🤍

Money doesn’t give anyone more value. But to be a kind person does. Thats why you can be old money with no money.

🤍You can find the items I’m wearing in my link in bio, or just comment “link” and I will DM the links to you 🤍

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5 items I will be wearing a lot in May 👏🏻

It’s getting warmer in the UK ans we are definitely closing in on Summer.

The 5 items I will be wearing a lot in May are ;

1. Wide legged white jeans by Goelia. They are comfortable and a solid staple in my summer wardrobe.

2. I have spoken about these cotton t-shirts from Theory before. The quality and fit is exceptional. I’m always keeping an eye out for these in the sales.

3. My white Kate loafers from Tod’s. They bridge the gap between dressy and comfortable with understated elegance.

4. This very smart cardigan by Goelia. It’s a lovely option to a jacket and dresses up any look.

5 I wear this pleated midi dress by Lilysilk to basically anything and everything. It’s always appropriate and I can dress it up or down depending on the occasion.

🤍You can find the items I’m wearing in my link in bio, or just comment “link” and I will DM the links to you 🤍

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The 5 items you should never buy if you want your dream wardrobe ☝🏻

Stay away from these 5 items and you are on a good path to eliminate bad purchases.

1. The one someone else tells you to buy - it doesn’t matter if it’s a stylist, a magazine, your friend or your mom. They are not the expert on your personal style, you are.

2. If you don’t see yourself wearing this item for at least 3 years - don’t get it. Most likely it’s a trend and as soon as it passes, you won’t want to wear the piece anymore.

3. The item that you can’t straight away match in at least 3 looks with pieces you already have in your wardrobe. If it’s not a match to the rest of your clothes, it’s most likely not your style and won’t be used.

4. The item that won’t last for 3 years. Preferably a lot longer, however some basics like white tops and t-shirt might be a stretch beyond that time.

5. The item that doesn’t suit our budget and lifestyle. Be honest with yourself, will you really use this and most importantly, can you afford it?

🤍 You can find the items I’m wearing in my link in bio, or just comment “link” and I will DM them to you 🤍

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The difference between price and value is one of the most important things to consider when we are making any purchase.

The price is the initial sum we invest when we buy something. This is set and we all pay the same.

Value on the other hand is hyper individual based on affordability, lifestyle and needs.

The best way to figure out the value of an item is to use price per wear. Basically try to estimate how many times you are going to use the item before you buy it.
Then you divide the initial price in the amount of wear you are expecting to get out of it.

(This is where quality and timelessness is very important. Without it, your wears will be capped when it breaks/goes out of trend).

This way you can spend more of your budget on items you will have a lot of use for and less on the pieces you need only now and then.

If you found this useful, make sure to hit the link button to let me know to make more videos like this.

…and if you are new to this and don’t know where to start your wardrobe journey, then I suggest you have a look at my 7 day wardrobe reset. Just comment “Reset” and I will send you the link.

🤍You can find the items I’m wearing in my link in bio, or just comment “link” and I will DM the links to you 🤍

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Never underestimate the power of texture 💪🏻

Texture can really make a look, especially if it’s tonal or monochrome. It can take something potentially boring and make it much more interesting.

The trick is to match softs with hards and sheen with matte.

I love mixing materials like leather with big chunky knits and sheeny silks. The contrast will bring out the best in each fabric.

Do you think about textures when you get dressed?

🤍You can find the items I’m wearing in my link in bio, or just comment “link” and I will DM the links to you 🤍

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The 5 timeless dresses I come back to every summer 🤍

Do you prefer 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5?

Some cuts and styles are more timeless than others. And that means that they can be used year after year without feeling dated.

I wear these 5 dresses continuously in the summer and when on holiday. They are super reliable and each has their own special strength.
With these in my wardrobe I always have something to wear!

🤍You can find the items I’m wearing in my link in bio, or just comment and ask for the link 🤍

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Get rid of these 3 things from your wardrobe now ☝🏻

They clutter up your wardrobe and only act as placeholders for things you actually could have loved.

1. The items that don’t fit us.

Unless we are pregnant, just had a baby or tend to go up and down in size a lot, we should never keep an item that doesn’t fit us well right now. It will only make us feel bad about ourselves.

2. The old trend.

It might circle back one day. But most likely it won’t be exactly the same as brands are too clever for that. There will be enough of a difference in the items to make sure you can’t just wear the old, but have to buy new.

3. The “almost”.

It’s almost what I wanted. It’s almost perfect. I almost love it. Get rid and get the item you want instead.
This is why buying dupes is a terrible idea, it will never feel as good as having the thing you actually want. And you won’t end up using it.

Do you have any of these 3 in your wardrobe? 🤔

🤍You can find the items I’m wearing in my link in bio, or just comment and ask for the link 🤍

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Are you making this super common wardrobe mistake? 🤔

Do you have a lot of clothes in your wardrobe that you love, but don’t ever seem to find the right occasion to wear?

…then you might have an imbalance between your wardrobe and your lifestyle. 🤷🏼‍♀️

When I was a shopaholic, I was obsessed with buying cocktail dresses. And even though we want to be aspirational in other parts of our lives, our wardrobes is not it.

Even though the dresses I bought were nice, I hardly ever got invited to cocktail parties. So the price per wear was awful, and I should have spent that money on clothes I really needed instead. 🤦🏼‍♀️

The only part of our wardrobes that can afford to be aspirational is our workwear. As it can be beneficial psychologically and image wise to dress for the position we want instead of the one we have. ☝🏻

…but apart from that. Figure out what you wear most of the time, and spend your wardrobe budget on that!

Do you have the right balance in your wardrobe? 🤔

🖤 You can find the items I’m wearing in my link in bio, stories, “links” highlight or just comment “link” 🖤

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