Styledirections Co / Wardrobe Hacks
I have a soft spot for Primark. There—I said it. As someone who spends a lot of time testing outfit formulas and hunting for pieces that feel polished without costing the earth, I’m always on the lookout for high-impact, low-cost finds. Over the...
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Rebuilding a capsule wardrobe after pregnancy felt, for me, like a gentle act of reclaiming not just my closet but a small piece of myself. Your body has changed, your days are fuller and less predictable, and what once felt effortless can suddenly...
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I used to avoid a lot of knitwear because of one persistent problem: it made me look wider and shapeless, even when the sweater was soft, cosy and otherwise perfect. Over the years I’ve tried everything — tucking, belting, layering — but the...
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I’m often asked how to keep a beloved wool coat looking and smelling fresh between trips to the dry cleaner. Dry cleaning is sometimes necessary, especially for heavy stains or structural tailoring, but for most of my everyday refreshes I reach...
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I keep a little repair kit in my wardrobe drawer — a spare spool of thread, a needle, a tiny pair of scissors and a tube of fabric glue. Over the years I’ve learned that taking five or ten minutes to fix something at home can save a favourite...
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City breaks are my favourite kind of short holiday: a long weekend of wandering, museum-hopping and coffee stops, without the faff of a big suitcase. Over the years I’ve honed a compact, versatile packing approach that keeps my bag light, my...
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I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve stood in front of my wardrobe, five minutes before leaving, and wished for a fast, foolproof outfit that skimmed over the midsection without feeling like I’m hiding under a tent. Over the years I’ve...
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I’ve learned that looking effortlessly put‑together before a meeting isn’t about a full outfit overhaul — it’s about five small edits you can make in under five minutes. These are the little tweaks I turn to when time is tight but I still...
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Autumn always feels like a fresh chapter for my wardrobe — the air gets crisper, the light shifts, and that urge to feel cosy and composed kicks in. But buying a new coat every season isn’t sustainable or necessary. Over the years I’ve learned...
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Living in the UK, I’ve learned that a carefully curated capsule wardrobe is less about rigid rules and more about smart, adaptable pieces that handle sun, showers, and sudden chilly spells. I built my own 20-piece capsule to make mornings easier,...
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