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Colour on screen against colour in the hand
Short answer: A screen shows colours with light, while fabric shows them with reflected light. That is why there is a...
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Myth, you can tell quality from the price
Short answer: Price is made up of many things, and the material is only one of them. Two items at the same price can ...
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Myth, expensive clothes always last longer
Short answer: Price and durability are only loosely connected. Much of the price goes to brand, shop and marketing, a...
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When you are unsure about the size
Short answer: Doubts about size are best solved with a tape measure and the size guide on the page. If you are betwee...
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Questions to ask before buying
Short answer: Four questions prevent most bad buys: does the size fit, does the colour go with the rest, can it be wa...
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How to compare two products
Short answer: Two products that look alike usually differ on three points: the material, the weight and the cut. Ever...
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How many items should you order at once
Short answer: The number depends on whether you know the model. If you do, you can safely order several. If it is new...
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Choosing colours when buying online
Short answer: Colours are the hardest thing to judge on a screen. Black and navy look alike, and grey can change appe...
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Why identical items can feel different
Short answer: Two items in the same size and model can still feel different. It usually comes down to the colour, the...
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What a brand tells you about fit
Short answer: Sizes are not the same across brands. A medium at one brand can match a small at another, which is why ...
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Offers, how to use them sensibly
Short answer: An offer is only a saving on something you would have used anyway. With a list of what is worn out, off...
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When to add to the wardrobe
Short answer: There are two moments when it makes sense to restock. One is when you run out before wash day, the othe...
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