Have you ever put something on and thought,“This should work… but it just doesn’t”? Not terrible. Not completely wrong.Just… off. And then you wear it anyway. Because it’s close enough. That’s something I see all the time. So many women are settling for close enough because they don’t know what to change or how to […]
Tailoring vs Alterations vs Custom Clothing: What Do You Really Need? Read More »
Something happens in my studio that I’ve never quite gotten used to, even after all these years. A woman walks in, and before I’ve said a single word, before I’ve looked at the garment or picked up a pin, before we’ve even talked about why clothes don’t fit right — she apologizes. For her shoulders.
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In a world that constantly tells us to buy more, it can feel refreshing to take a step back and focus on what we already have. Wardrobe refinement is about doing exactly that. It means looking at the pieces you already own and discovering how they can be transformed, elevated, or reimagined to fit who
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Discover what makes a garment truly couture and why bespoke fashion is the ultimate investment in quality, fit, and timeless style.
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Most clothes don’t fit women because they’re made for an imaginary standard body. Learn why—and how tailoring or made-to-measure pieces can change everything. Read more from Beth Smith Couture.
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Skirts are so easy to wear. They are so comfortable, easy to put on and you look ready for anything. Sometimes, however, when we get to a certain age we might look at ourselves in the mirror and wonder how to jazz up the look. Let me help you style a skirt since I live
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I wanted to make a cropped jacket that gives an impression of the 1950\’s with a modern feel. A few years ago I was on a trip and found a beautiful directional print with brightly colored wild flowers . It has been on my shelf waiting for the persfect project. And this cropped jacket with
Ready for Spring: This beautiful vintage style outfit with a modern flair. Read More »
I got this striped fabric from Minerva but when I requested it I didn;t realize that the stripes were diagonal. I had originally planned to make a bloouse out of it but the stripe direction wouldn\’t have worked with my plan. It sat on the shelf and marinated in my stash for months while I
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