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Caftan vs Kaftan: The Difference, Explained (2026)

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Gemma Deeks

October 24, 2026

Caftan and kaftan are the same garment spelled two ways. Here is where the word comes from, how the kaftan differs from the abaya, kimono and tunic, and how to wear one now, led by Taller Marmo.

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Vintage Alexander McQueen: How to Buy Archive Pieces, and What to Buy New

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Gemma Deeks

October 18, 2026

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How to buy vintage Alexander McQueen: which archive eras collectors want, how to check condition and authenticity, and the current pieces that carry the codes.

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Camel Hair Coat vs Wool Coat vs Cashmere: Which Should You Buy?

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Gemma Deeks

October 23, 2026

A camel hair coat is made from the soft undercoat of the camel, a light, warm and naturally golden fibre. A camel wool coat is usually virgin sheep's wool dyed camel. Camel hair is softer and costs more, wool is tougher, and cashmere is the softest of all. Max Mara's Manuela coat is pure camel...

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Where to Buy Max Mara Online: US, UK, Canada, Australia and UAE

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Gemma Deeks

October 17, 2026

You can buy Max Mara from the brand's own boutiques and its website, maxmara.com, and from authorised luxury retailers. Coveti stocks Max Mara coats , dresses , knitwear , bags and accessories and ships them worldwide by DHL Express and FedEx International Priority, insured and signed for on...

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How to Tell if Alexander McQueen Is Real: Labels, Style Codes and Safe Places to Buy

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Gemma Deeks

October 17, 2026

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How to tell real Alexander McQueen from fake: what the style code means, labels and hardware to check on bags, shoes and scarves, and where to buy safely.

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How Should a Blazer Fit? A Checklist for Women

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Gemma Deeks

October 24, 2026

The short answer: a well fitted blazer has shoulder seams that end at the edge of your shoulders, a front that buttons flat without pulling into an X, sleeves that end at the wrist bone, and a hem that covers the hip bone. You should be able to lift your arms and cross them without the back...

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How to Wear a Double-Breasted Blazer: The Complete Guide for Women

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Gemma Deeks

October 24, 2026

The short answer: a double-breasted blazer is a jacket with two columns of buttons and a front that overlaps across the body. Wear it buttoned for a sharp, structured line, and open for an easier, more relaxed one. Choose a regular cut if you want one jacket for every occasion, an hourglass cut...

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Colour Blocking: 9 Pairings That Work and How to Wear Them

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Gemma Deeks

October 18, 2026

What colour blocking is, which colour wheel pairings work, and how to wear it to weddings and work, with Roksanda pieces at Coveti.

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Black Tie Optional: What Women Wear in 2026 (3 Routes)

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Gemma Deeks

October 23, 2026

What black tie optional means, what women wear, what to avoid and how it compares with black tie and cocktail attire.

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White Tie Dress Code for Women: What to Wear in 2026

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Gemma Deeks

October 23, 2026

What the white tie dress code means for women, from gowns and gloves to jewellery and hair, with a comparison of every major dress code.

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How to Pronounce Maison Margiela (and Martin Margiela)

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Gemma Deeks

October 17, 2026

Maison Margiela is a Paris house, so its name is said the French way: meh-ZOHN mar-zhyeh-LAH . The written phonetic form is [mɛzɔ̃ maʁʒjela]. Here it is broken down, with the common mistakes. Coveti stocks the women's ready-to-wear in the Maison Margiela collection ....

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Alexander McQueen Shoe Size Guide: IT, UK and US Conversion

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Gemma Deeks

October 17, 2026

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The Alexander McQueen shoe size chart from the house: Italian to UK and US, half sizes, and fit notes for the Niko boots, Koko pump and Wishbone creeper.

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Adam Lippes Size Chart: US, UK, IT Conversions and Fit Guide

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Gemma Deeks

October 17, 2026

Adam Lippes sizing follows the US 00 to 14 scale, and Coveti's read is that it fits true to size: a US 4 fits a 34 inch bust, 28 inch waist and 38 inch hip. To convert, add two to the US size for UK sizing, so a US 4 is a UK 8 and an IT 40. Knitwear comes in letter sizes from XXS to XXL instead.

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Roksanda Size Guide 2026: Body Chart and Conversions

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Gemma Deeks

October 18, 2026

The full Roksanda size guide: body measurements in centimetres, UK, US, EU and IT conversions, and fit notes for every Roksanda silhouette at Coveti.

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Women’s Pant Suits: How to Choose and Wear a Trouser Suit

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Gemma Deeks

October 23, 2026

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How to choose a women's pant suit by jacket, trouser and fabric, how it should fit, what to wear under it and how to style it for work and weddings.

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Tie Neck Blouses: How to Tie and Wear a Pussy Bow

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Gemma Deeks

October 24, 2026

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How to tie a tie neck blouse four ways, what to wear it with, which fabric to buy, and the ME+EM tie blouses on Coveti, including new leopard print.

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Lace Trim Tops: How to Layer and Wear Them Now

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Gemma Deeks

October 24, 2026

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How to wear a lace trim top under knitwear, blazers and alone, how to keep lace grown-up and care for it, with the new ME+EM Lace Cuff Layering Top.

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How to Layer a Shirt Under a Jumper, Step by Step

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Gemma Deeks

October 23, 2026

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How to layer a shirt under a jumper: which shirt and knit to choose, what to do with the collar, cuffs and hem, knitted vests, outfits and mistakes.

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What to Wear to the Opera: 2026 Guide for Every Night

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Gemma Deeks

October 23, 2026

What to wear to the opera, from black tie opening nights to Sunday matinees, with the coats, gloves, shoes and bags that make the night easier. Led by the Taller Marmo 1920 Gown and its cocoon opera coat.

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Embellished Jackets: How to Wear Beaded and Sequin Jackets for Evening and Day

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Gemma Deeks

October 23, 2026

An embellished jacket is a tailored jacket covered in beads, sequins, crystals and embroidery, and it is the most versatile piece of eveningwear you can own. Worn over a gown it replaces a wrap; worn with trousers, a slip skirt and even denim, it turns a simple outfit into party dress. Keep...

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Off the Shoulder Gowns: Necklines, Bras, Body Shape and When to Wear One

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Gemma Deeks

October 24, 2026

An off the shoulder gown sits below the shoulders and frames the collarbone, which makes it one of the most flattering formal necklines for almost every figure. It balances wider hips, shows off the neck and suits black tie, weddings and galas. The keys to wearing one well are a bodice that...

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Needle and Thread Size Guide: UK, EU, US Sizes, Fit and Length

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Gemma Deeks

October 17, 2026

Needle and Thread uses UK sizing: a UK 10 fits an 88cm bust, 70cm waist and 97cm hip, and converts to EU 38, IT 42, AU 10 and US 6. Most gowns are form fitted through the bodice with a full skirt, so choose your size by bust and waist rather than hip. The brand's model is 175cm and wears a UK...

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What Is a Devore Gown? Devore, Dry Jersey and Stretch Mesh Explained

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Gemma Deeks

October 23, 2026

Devoré is a burn-out technique: a chemical paste is printed onto a fabric woven from two different fibres, and it dissolves one of them, leaving a pattern of sheer areas set against raised, denser ones. A devoré gown therefore looks part solid and part transparent, and it changes...

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Leopard Lace Bodysuit: How to Wear Sheer Leopard After Dark

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Gemma Deeks

October 23, 2026

A leopard lace bodysuit is the easiest way to wear animal print at night: the pattern is worked into sheer stretch lace, so it reads as texture first and print second. Alex Perry's Fall Winter 2026 leopard lace comes in brown and black across bodysuits, dresses, skirts and a column gown, all in...

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