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A $40 blazer isn't always cheaper than a $300 one. In fact, it can be a lot more expensive. The secret isn't the price tag. It's cost per wear. Once you start thinking this way, you'll never shop quite the same again. What Is Cost Per Wear? It's exactly what it sounds like. Take what you paid for a garment and divide it by the number of times you wear it. That's its real cost. For example: A $40 blazer worn four times costs $10 every time you wear it. A $300 designer blazer bought secondhand for $120 and worn...

Walk into any clothing store and you'll see plenty of garments that look expensive. The problem? Looking expensive and being expensive are two very different things. At Represent Boutique, we sort through hundreds of garments every week. Most never make it onto our racks. Not because they're unfashionable, but because they simply aren't made well enough. You don't need a fashion degree to spot quality. Most of the clues are right in front of you. Here are the first things we look for. 1. Start With the Fabric Label Before you even look at the brand, check what it's made from....

There are two kinds of people who shop secondhand. The ones hunting for bargains. And the ones hunting for great wardrobes. We're firmly in the second camp. At Represent Boutique, we aren't interested in filling racks. We're interested in editing them. Every week we sift through hundreds of garments, rejecting far more than we accept, so that what makes it onto the floor is actually worth your time. Good style isn't about buying more. It's about buying better. Here are the pieces I'd choose secondhand almost every single time. 1. Occasion Dresses Probably my number one. A beautiful dress might...

Choosing to wear old fashioned glasses is a thing of the past, we have a super selection of up to date modern readers in funky shapes and colours, from red, to lilac to yellow - or brown :)  They are available in 1, 1.5 and 2 magnifications.  $59.99 a pair - bluelight

Need a secret weapon for give yourself the time along with a gentle perspective on how you choose to get dressed each day?  Want to stop feeling like you have nothing to wear and would like to have a clear plan on how to shop? Spend two hours with our stylist (privately in store when it is closed) to discover some tips and tricks and get a chance to better understand your colouring, body shape and how clothes need to work in with your lifestyle and your personality and stop spending money on the wrong choices. To book send us...