Style · 6 min read
Cost per wear: the formula, examples and limits
Cost per wear is price plus care, minus resale, divided by realistic wears. See worked examples, a break-even check and when the number misleads.
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Clothes, beauty tools and routines that earn their place.
Guides for clothes, beauty tools and routines that earn their place: a size-and-fit method for buying clothes online, a makeup brush cleaning routine and a detangling checklist. These are fit and care subjects rather than fashion trends — the aim is to measure before you buy and get more useful life from what you own.
Style · 5 min read
Buying clothes online: a practical size and fit measurement guide
Learn how to compare body measurements, garment dimensions, fit notes and fabric care before ordering clothes online. Includes a reusable size worksheet.
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Umbrella as a gift: a chooser by recipient, and what to check before you wrap it
A gift umbrella only works if the person carries it. A recipient chooser for commuters, travellers, sun-seekers and people who lose umbrellas, plus six checks before you buy.
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