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Prints from Day to Evening
21 Jul 2026 · Statement Prints

Prints from Day to Evening

A great print works around the clock — how to take a bold pattern from daylight to a lit table.

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Mixing Prints Without Clashing
21 Jul 2026 · Statement Prints

Mixing Prints Without Clashing

Print-on-print is an advanced move that's easier than it looks — with a couple of simple rules.

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Poolside-to-Dinner Transitions
21 Jul 2026 · Resort Wear

Poolside-to-Dinner Transitions

The best resort pieces change with the hour — how to take one dress from lunch to a lit terrace.

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Co-ords for Work vs the Party
21 Jul 2026 · Co-ord Sets

Co-ords for Work vs the Party

The same matched set can read boardroom or dance floor — it's all in the fabric, the fit and the finish.

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Mix & Match: Restyling Your Co-ord Apart
21 Jul 2026 · Co-ord Sets

Mix & Match: Restyling Your Co-ord Apart

A co-ord is three wardrobes in one — here's how to break the set apart and rebuild it into new looks.

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Petite? How to Wear a Maxi Well
21 Jul 2026 · Maxi Dresses

Petite? How to Wear a Maxi Well

A maxi can flatter every height — a few proportion tricks keep the length elegant on a petite frame.

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Heels or Flats: Getting Midi Proportion Right
21 Jul 2026 · Midi Dresses

Heels or Flats: Getting Midi Proportion Right

Because the midi covers more leg, the shoe decides the proportion. Here's how to get it right.

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Office to Evening: One Midi, Two Lives
21 Jul 2026 · Midi Dresses

Office to Evening: One Midi, Two Lives

The right midi carries you from a morning meeting to an evening table with only a change of accessories.

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Daytime Metallics: Yes, It Can Be Done
21 Jul 2026 · Metallic Dresses

Daytime Metallics: Yes, It Can Be Done

Metallic isn't only for after dark — the secret to daytime shine is contrast and restraint.

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Night-Out Styling: Shoes, Bags & Confidence
21 Jul 2026 · Clubwear

Night-Out Styling: Shoes, Bags & Confidence

The finishing touches make the night-out look — the right heel, a small bag, and the confidence to keep it simple.

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Cut-Out & Bodycon: Wearing Bold, Wearing Well
21 Jul 2026 · Clubwear

Cut-Out & Bodycon: Wearing Bold, Wearing Well

Bold cuts reward restraint everywhere else — how to wear cut-out and bodycon with confidence.

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One-Shoulder Minis That Elevate Any Party Look
21 Jul 2026 · Clubwear

One-Shoulder Minis That Elevate Any Party Look

The one-shoulder mini adds architecture to a party look — asymmetry that reads considered, not just short.

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