Cutout ribbed bouclé-knit bodysuit curated on LTK

My belt is 75 cm long, it fits perfectly on the waist, but I had to make a smaller hole for the waist. Size for hip so you can use it on both.

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My belt is 75 cm long, it fits perfectly on the waist, but I had to make a smaller hole for the waist. Size for hip so you can use it on both. LTKeurope LTKstyletip LTKSeasonal

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ad| Demystifying shape wear - 5 reasons why every wardrobe needs a shapewear body.

(But before I dive into the benefits - yes, you can go to the bathroom, the body unclips fully in the crotch 👌🏻)

Shape wear is in general mostly enjoyed for the smoothing and slimming attributes, however I have found a whole bunch of other benefits too.

5 occasions and reasons why I use this body (apart from the obvious) are;

1. To layer under blazers for that barely there look.

A body leaves no bulk or creases, and it’s low cut enough to cover if needed, but barely noticeable in the finished look.

2. For modesty when I’m wearing low cut tops or dresses.

If I match the colours, no one will know where the dress stops and the body starts. It’s also an extra little safety if the dress would slide or move.

3. Under knitted jumpers to prevent itchiness.

I absolutely refuse to wear anything itchy. This is when a shape wear body can really save the day. It’s like a second skin, but without being visible at all.

4. Under cardigans for comfort and style.

I love a big bulky cardigan look. But I do also want to wear something under that won’t look strange or take away from the outfit. This is where a low cut body like this really shines.

5. Under shirts for warmth.

I adore wearing shirts and I tend to want to use them year around. I just layer them with a body in the colder months. It might not seem like much, but it actually makes a noticeable difference.

Both my bodies are from @honeylove . They are made in great quality and have been fit tested for at least 2 years on regular women to make sure they are perfect.

If you would find this item useful in your wardrobe, use the code “TESSMONTGOMERY” for 15% off.

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

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3 looks with black tights 🖤

Is outfit 1, 2 or 3 more your style? 🤔

It’s getting quite chilly here in the U.K. and to still be able to wear our dresses and skirts, we most likely will have to start incorporating tights into our looks.

I’m personally not a fan of nude tights and the black version is a bit more of a statement so they can be a little bit tricky to style. But when it works, it looks great!

I never want the tights to take away from a look, so it’s all about getting the right balance.

As black is a dominant colour, I prefer to match them with black shoes to not cut the leg off unnecessarily.
And if want to add another colour to the outfit, I try to sandwich that shade between two black pieces to keep the look together.

Are you a tights kind of person or do you rather just deal with the cold? 🤔

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

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What if I told you that you can get a luxury wardrobe on a fast fashion budget? 🤯

It’s completely possible and I’m living proof that it works.

I’m an ex shopaholic who got tired of never having anything to wear. So I went on a mission to level up what I could get from my budget.

Over the last 6 years I have found many clever tools and I have also come up with a few useful concepts that has resulted in being able to build a high quality luxury capsule wardrobe.

It’s not as easy as shopping fast fashion, but definitely a lot more rewarding.

…And I promise you, once you realise what you actually can afford, you will never go back to crappy quality and trends again.

So how do we do this? Well, if 2025 is the year you find your personal style and curate your dream wardrobe, then first of all, you need to follow me.

January is a great time to start, and I will be going back to basics and take you through the entire journey step by step. Giving you lots of little tips and aha-moments along the way.

It will take a little bit of time and energy, but it will change your style, wardrobe and the way you shop forever. 🤍

So. What is it going to be? Wasting your money on worthless fast fashion and trends? Or finally stepping into your own style and creating a wardrobe that truly resonated with your wants and needs?

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

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GRWM - Elegant Christmas outfit ✨

I don’t believe you can ever really be over dressed.
You can be wrongly dressed for the activity, or under dressed.

But who is really going to complain if you put more effort in than someone else?

As a host, I find it really flattering when my guests take my event seriously enough to want to look nice.

And if we have beautiful clothes in our wardrobes, why not wear them! Life is too short to play small.

Instead I try to take every opportunity to have fun with my wardrobe and personal style.

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

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How to do party dressing on a budget 🥂

Here comes the party season! And with that potentially some outfit anxiety…

I’m here to tell you - No, you don’t need loads of new looks for all these different events. ☝🏻

It’s easy to go all in on the glitz to then have half a wardrobe full of cocktail dresses you won’t wear again until next December.

If you use my little trick, you can actually get away with only 3 looks;

1. LBD - the little black dress. Every girl needs one that fits us perfectly and we always feel amazing wearing.

Just mix and match accessories and jewellery and you can keep wearing it without getting bored for ever. (This can be interchanged with a LWD if that suits you better)

2. A personal style piece. Maybe a dress that’s just very you. Something that stands out and will get those compliments for the occasions when we want to really shine.

3. The alternative. Maybe a suit, some silk trousers or a skirt? For those times we don’t want to wear a dress.

… and then share these looks in a WhatsApp group with a few friends, have them share their own and start sharing. 👏🏻

It will seem like you have an endless wardrobe!

And if you don’t want to do the sharing thing. Just re-wear. No one is going to think anything about it if they happen to see the same look on you twice.

…and most likely the guest list won’t be the same for all of these parties anyways! 🤷🏼‍♀️

Do you have any go-to looks for the festive season? 🤔

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3 office Xmas party looks 🥂

Would outfit 1, 2 or 3 be more suitable for your workplace?

I love December, we have so many excellent reasons to be dressing up. 👏🏻

Christmas parties allow us to bring out our best occasion wear and let our hair down for an evening.

…albeit one type can be a little trickier than the rest - the office party.

It can be a bit of a balancing act to look festive and appropriate at the same time.
It’s not usually the place to go all in, so the sequin mini might be better to save for the girl group’s secret santa cocktail evening. Instead I tend to reach for my silks, tweeds and suedes.

Naturally, all workplaces have different dress-codes.
But the 3 looks in this reels should be appropriate for most office Christmas parties.

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

#tessmontgomery #capsulewardrobe #xmaspartyoutfit

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Mr Porter Gift ideas for him

@maisonvalentino Rockstuds styled in 3 outfits 🤍

Is look 1, 2 or 3 more your style? 🤔

I know quite a few of you have these in your wardrobes and I have had many requests for inspiration to style them.

I finally found the perfect pair and bought them for my October #OneItemAMonth and have been wearing them loads since.

These were such “it” shoes a few years ago, and I’m very glad I waited until now to get them. They needed to cool down a little from all the hotness before they could become an icon in their own right. 👏🏻

It’s a gorgeously designed shoe and it would be a terrible loss if they disappeared into the pit of “it” items lost and forgotten.

What do you think of these shoes. Yay or did you overdo them last time? 🤔

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Workout/gym clothes for him

5 items we will not be buying in the sales ☝🏻

The sales are amazing, if they are done right.
We want to use them to get those items that normally would be slightly out of reach budget wise.

Things that suits our personal style and wardrobe, in great quality, so they last and that we truly love.

What we won’t buy are these;

1. The items we haven’t seen before.

If we don’t already know that we love and need it, it’s most likely an impulse purchase.

It’s much better to decide what to get, before the sale starts!

2. The item we already have.

If it’s something that is similar to something else we already own and we still would love the first item more, the second will be left unused.

This does not apply to items we “go through” like t-shirts and underwear, when it can makes sense to buy multiples.

3. The item we can’t afford.

No matter how tempting, no price of clothing is ever worth getting in debt for. Instead put it on your wish list for the future.

4. The item we wouldn’t be interested in at full price.
Not because we can’t afford it, but because we don’t actually like it enough.

5. last but not least. We won’t be seduced by a big reduction. It might still not be worth it if the item isn’t useful to you.

Remember your price per wear and shop accordingly!

Do you have any items you bought in the sale and later regretted? (I have definitely had my fair share when I was a shopaholic.)

🤍

#tessmontgomery #capsulewardrobe #wardrobeexpert

#LTKWatchNow #LTKStyleTip #LTKCyberWeek

Black Friday tech deals for him

3 quiet luxury looks for autumn 🍂

Is look 1, 2 or 3 more to your taste?

Quiet luxury for me is high quality materials like silks, cashmere, leather, linen and wool in beautiful classic cuts.

It’s sumptuously rich without being braggy or out there. The palette is pleasant and calm. Less is more.

It’s not as distinct as old money, but follows the same general rules of timelessness, elegance, buying for quality, avoiding trends, and curating over collecting.

I’m very drawn to this as it’s pretty easy to put together a wardrobe in these shades that is appropriate for most occasions. I also love the harmony between the classic cuts and the high quality textures. And as you know, I much rather buy one amazing high quality piece than five “meh” items.

You cannot be under dressed in looks like these.

🤍
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Use code “Tess12” for 12% off Songmont 🤍

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5 items I’m wearing in November 🍂

I try to use most of my capsule wardrobe year around. But these are 5 items that is working extra hard on their price per wear this month.

1. My buttery soft leather trousers by @theory__ . I love the texture of leather and especially matched with knitted items. It’s also really useful if you want to keep extra warm.

2. My cashmere jumper and brooch from @goelia_official . I use this brooch on all kinds of items, but it originally came with this lovely medium thick cashmere jumper.

3. My 90s @chanelofficial sling back I bought preloved on @vestiaireco for £100 (they just needed a little trip to the cobbler!)

4. My new bag from @songmont_official of course! It fills such a hole in my wardrobe both in size and in shade.

5. My cream unlined @reiss coat. It’s perfect for layering for the weather we have in the U.K. right now.

Use code “Tess15” for 15% off Songmont

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