HARRIET curated on LTK

Im 5’5 and I’m wearing a U.K. 4 in my khaki dress

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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Im 5’5 and I’m wearing a U.K. 4 in my khaki dress 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. LTKSeasonal LTKeurope LTKstyletip

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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.

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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.

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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? 🤔

#tessmontgomery #capsulewardrobe #christmasfashion

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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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@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.)

🤍

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Black Friday tech deals for him

Black Friday fashion deals for him

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Let’s style my #OneItemAMonth purchase from October 🤍

It took me many years, but I finally found the perfect pair of @maisonvalentino Rockstuds on @vinted 👌🏻

They have been on my wishlist from day one, but I always thought they were a little too expensive compared to how much I would use them.

We need to keep that Price Per Wear in mind ladies!

So I decided that if I could find a pair that looked nearly new for less than £250 pre-loved then I would get them. It took a few years… but then these came along for less than £200 and I didn’t hesitate for a second.

Luckily Vinted offers an authentication service. It adds a few more days on to the shipping and cost about £10, but it is so worth it just to know that a designer item is authentic.

This definitely sails up there next to my 90s Chanel as my best pre-loved finds 🤍

What was the last thing you bought pre-loved? 🤔

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GRWM - Autumn layering 🍁

This is the time to perfect our layering skills 👌🏻

Most likely we are rushing between home, car, office, train, shops etc.

All these places will have different temperatures and we need our outfit to not only keep us the right temperature, but also looking out together.

This is why good layering is so important. In this look I have a 3 in 1. I can choose to wear just the jumper and the scarf, add the blazer or even throw on the coat on top if it’s extra chilly.

There will be no mismatches, I will always look appropriate and I neither have to freeze or sweat.

This is why layering is brilliant (and really fun too!).

Would you wear this look? 🤔

🤍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 #oldmoney

#LTKWatchNow #LTKStyleTip #LTKSeasonal

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How I pick the right jewellery for my capsule wardrobe 💍

… most of the time, I don’t.

Almost every piece of jewellery I own I have either been given to me as a gift or inherited.

And the very few pieces I have bought myself are usually for a celebrations of special events.

To me, jewellery is so much more than items to wear. They are symbols to remind me that I’m loved, of special occasions, or relatives that are not with me anymore. 🤍

As you might have noticed when you see my videos, I barely ever buy new jewellery and I don’t own a lot of different pieces. Instead I wear my signature items over and over again.

My family ring and my @cartier watch are both inherited from my mom. I also have a very special pearl necklace from my grandmother.

The @dior necklace I get so many questions about was a gift from one of my very first boyfriends over 20 years ago. And I was given my @vancleefarpels necklace by my ex husband when our son was born.

I want my jewellery to tell stories, so the idea of buying lots of different pieces doesn’t appeal to me.

My advice is, if there is one time you really should choose less but better, it’s definitely when it comes to jewellery. Make sure you buy them rarely, but when you do, make them truly special. 🤍

🤍

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Day 1 of my 30 day capsule wardrobe review 🤍

Camel coats

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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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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.

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Nordstrom pre-started their Black Friday sale. These are my top picks 🤍

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ad | My #OneItemAMonth choice for November is…

…this gorgeous calf leather bag by @songmont_official 🤍

I get so many questions about how to invest in a great quality bag when your budget won’t stretch to designer brands. 🤔

So I made it my mission to find a bag that looks elegant, is timeless, in great quality, made sustainably and that will last. But for a slightly smaller investment.

And this is it! It ticks all the boxes and more. 👌🏻

This bag shows that you don’t have to buy into the large brands to get something truly stylish in great quality. 👏🏻

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The stupid vs clever way to shop Black Friday 🖤

The biggest shopping week of the year is coming up and you need to make a big decision.

Will you waste your money on “bargains” you neither need nor even want?

…or are you going to put your money towards something you always dreamed of?

I suggest you do the latter and go in with a plan.

Find the items that’s on your dream wish-list, add them to basket (or any wish list option they might have), wait until the sale is on, check your basket…and if there is a great discount on one of them - you just bagged yourself a dream item 💪🏻

This way you won’t get tempted to buy something just because it’s a bargain or even have to browse through all those items to find the one you like.

No more shopping confusion!

So what is it going to be? 🤔

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🤍Timelessness - what does it mean? 🤍

The word timeless is being thrown around a lot. But what does it actually mean in practice?

I personally use it for two purposes;

1. To describe an item that has a cut and shape that can stand the test of time. It’s not a part of a trend, even tho it can definitely fall into trend now and then.

It’s classic shapes that has been around for a long time and is still worn today without looking dated. It’s the backbone of fashion, the foundation all else is built from.

2. To describe an item that is timeless for you or me. Something we will want to use for a whole lifetime.

These items might not be as classic and as widely loved as the above, but they are genuinely true to your style and serves as the backbone of your personal wardrobe.

But for an item to be truly timeless, by both definitions, it needs to have the quality to last. An item in a timeless shape that will break is never a truly timeless piece.

Timelessness is closely intertwined with quality. The pieces in our wardrobe that has both are the most valuable items we own. They will allow us to look perfectly put together whilst at the same time saving us money by not having to buy the same item over and over again.

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Why fashion is neither shallow nor unimportant. ☝🏻

An interest in fashion and clothes is often wrongly dismissed as vain and trivial.

One of the main points that these people are missing is non-verbal communication and the importance of matching our outside to our inside.

We shouldn’t care too much about what other people think about what we wear, but it’s worth considering if the story we tell with our clothes matches the one we feel on the inside.

This is easiest done with personal style. Putting some effort into figuring out what we truly love to wear, is never going to be a waste of time or energy.

If we feel confident and comfortable in what we wear, then we are more likely to relax and feel free to be ourselves.

And this does not mean that you have to be all dressy or fancy. It’s about being you.

Some people say they don’t care, and dress like they don’t care. So their look communicates exactly that.

Fashion is another type of expression, no matter how you choose to use it.

🤍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 #personalstyle

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