So as we celebrate Earth Day, we are bringing you our top 5 tips for making your wardrobe more environmentally friendly!
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A little gift that makes a big impression - You can't go wrong with a piece of jewellery!
Emerald Green Drop Earring - £12
Pearl/CZ Cluster Earring - £14
Crystal Disc Drop Earring - £10
Gold Triple Star Necklace - £20
For someone who likes their home comforts, our embellished slippers are a great gift!
Fawn Embellished Slipper - £39
Navy Embellished Slipper - £39
Help them brave those cold winter days/nights - Hats, scarves and gloves are something we all need!
Berry Hat & Scarf Set - £39.99
Multicoloured Check Print Scarf - £19.99
SHOP ALL HATS, SCARVES & GLOVES HERE
Let us take the hassle out of wrapping for you with our luxury gift wrapping service. Simply add this option to your cart when you make a purchase online or ask a member of our team when shopping in store - easy!*
Still not sure what to get? Why not let them pick for themselves! The Dresser E-Gift Card will ensure your special someone gets exactly what they want and need!
PURCHASE THE DRESSER E-GIFT CARD HERE
*Additional charges apply
]]>It is officially that time of year where we find ourselves not knowing what to wear, torn between wanting to keep it glamorous while staying warm and cozy. The simple way we have found to combat the cold is by layering your clothes.
In this guide, we will take you through your layering options, to help you get through the cold season in a chic and sensible way.
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In this guide, we will take you through your layering options, to help you get through the cold season in a chic and sensible way.
Why Layer
Layers are a convenient way of staying warm during the colder months. You stay warm outside, and can easily shed your outer clothes to get you to the right temperature when indoors. It's very convenient.
Layering has a unique and one of a kind ability to expand your wardrobe.
If you layer correctly, it should not add bulk or weight to your look. If you are worried about adding clothes weight or being uncomfortable this guide is just for you and addresses your concerns while still inspiring your trendy style.
Layering Basics
Make layering simple by following these four basic rules.
Rule 1: Wear Inner Layers That Are Thin And Comfortable.
Inner or base layers should be light but provide coverage should you need to remove your outer layers. This can be anything from simple everyday tops to blouses. The idea is to have a top on that you can comfortably strip down to should you need to remove your outer layers.
Colleen Grey Drawstring Knit - £41.99
Rule 2: Easily Remove Outer Layers.
Outer layers typically are jackets, coats, cardigans, sweaters etc. Choose ones that can be easily removed in public, revealing inner layers that work as a complete outfit. The last thing you want is to be stuck in a hot sweater indoors.
Irene Check Hooded Coatigan - £105
Oatmeal Check Shacket - £79.99
Jane Taupe Jewelled Cardigan - £69.99
Powder Blue Heart Print Cardigan - £52.99
Rule 3: Don't Forget To Accessorise
Remember that your layering does not stop at your clothes and shoes; it continues throughout your entire body. Think hats, beanies, and scarves as the ultimate functional accessories and jewellery to balance your look if necessary.
Gloria Burgundy Gloves - £18 & Jennifer Burgundy Star Hat - £18
Nelly Pink Embellished Hat - £18
Berry Hat & Scarf Set - £39.99
Mustard Leopard Print Scarf - 19.99
Rule 4: Match Layers Appropriately
You want to be in a position where removing a layer or two still leaves you with a workable outfit that you are proud of. Choose your layers wisely with this in mind - ensure colours and textures work as well as top and bottom combinations.
Hat: Emily Black Sequin Hat - £18
Jumper: Vicky Cherry Feather Knit - £44.99
Gilet: Black Longline Quilted Gilet - £79.99
Leather Jeans: Rosanna Black Leather Jean - £55.99
Scarf: Red Speckle Print Scarf - £19.99
The simple yet effective technique of layering provides you with an effortlessly stylish look that will help you transition into the cooler months with ease.
]]>Blouses are known for being fresh, easy to wear and easily worn with many of the pieces you already own in your wardrobe. They fit into that category of its too cold for a t-shirt but too warm for a jumper. So as we begin to transition into autumn we have you covered with our vast array of blouses meaning there's something to suit everyone!
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Shop All Blouses: https://dresserboutique.com/collections/tops
Ruffle Blouses:
With ruffles and frills: the more, the merrier. Don’t be shy when choosing a blouse with frills! If you want to follow the trend, choose your blouse with ruffles around the shoulders or framing a V neckline. Ruffles are a perfect way of distracting the eye from those areas you'd rather not draw attention to!
Nadine Ditsy Floral Blouse - £39.99
Tie Neck Blouses:
For a blouse that screams romanticism, choose a tie neck option. This style is still in fashion and will make you feel elegant and sophisticated or make it more casual by leaving the tie detail undone for a more feminine and relaxed look - easy!
Krissy Abstract Print Blouse - £44.99
Chestnut Abstract Animal Print Blouse - £44.99
Puff Sleeve Blouses:
Puff sleeves are going nowhere! Voluminous sleeves are very much still in fashion and they are a perfect choice for days when you want to feel smart but don’t have time to overthink your look. Providing a simple yet statement detail to even the simplest of blouses!
Sophie Canine Print Top - 37.99
Sheer Blouses:
Sheer and see-through details on blouses, will be part of your wardrobe for at least one more season, bringing a delicate but sensual twist to your look. Our sheer blouses are completed with bold floral prints to help conceal your underwear making them undetectable. If you're not feeling daring, pop a cami underneath to provide you with both coverage and added warmth!
No one will ever question that floral print is the most popular print every season. They are so easy to wear and suit all occasions! Whether its a bold floral print or a delicate ditsy print, don’t let another week pass without adding a floral print blouse to your wardrobe to keep your wardrobe beautifully feminine!
Tara Teal Floral Blouse - £44.99
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Meet Our Chatty Sales Assistant Laura!
In the second of our Meet the Team series, we chat to Laura about her role in The Dresser and her fashion faves!
How did you first get into the fashion/retail industry?
Before I worked in retail I worked in day nurseries and as a private nanny. In 2018 after I got married, I decided I needed a change of pace and applied for a retail role in a high street store. I fell in love with
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In the second of our Meet the Team series, we chat to Laura about her role in The Dresser and her fashion faves!
How did you first get into the fashion/retail industry?
Before I worked in retail I worked in day nurseries and as a private nanny. In 2018 after I got married, I decided I needed a change of pace and applied for a retail role in a high street store. I fell in love with working with people and the whole fashion environment and it has definitely grown more since working for an independent boutique.
What does your role of the dresser involve?
My role includes working with the customers to help pick outfits and to give fashion advice. It also includes merchandising and unpacking, tagging and steaming stock.
What is your favourite part of your job?
I love seeing the new deliveries coming into the store to see what the trends are each season.
Summer or Winter fashion?
Definitely Winter! I live for boots and cozy jumpers!!
What item of clothing could you not do without?
I could not live without a good pair of heeled tan boots. I think they can instantly dress up an outfit and they basically go with anything. They are a must in my wardrobe.
Casual or glam?
As much as I love dressing up it has to be casual clothes. When I'm not in The Dresser I spend my days running around after my little boy so definitely jeans t-shirt and a pair of runners.
]]>There is a bit of a chill in the air and as we say goodbye to Summer we begin to welcome our New Season stock just in time for Autumn.
With New Arrivals being added every week, here is our top 5 picks so far!
1. Every Day Basics
A simple every day top is a wardrobe staple and perfect for this time of year. Easily teamed with denims and a perfect for layering over when you need that extra warmth. We have something to suit everyone’s wardrobe requirements from super casual to dressy casual.
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With New Arrivals being added every week, here is our top 5 picks so far!
1. Every Day Basics
A simple every day top is a wardrobe staple and perfect for this time of year. Easily teamed with denims and perfect for layering over when you need that extra warmth. We have something to suit everyone’s wardrobe requirements from super casual to dressy casual.
Chalk Heart Tee - £34.99
Purple Abstract Print Sport Top - £37.99
Tilly Olive Diamond Blouse - £39.99
2. Keep It Cosy
Nothing beats the comfort of a knit. Providing that extra coverage and keeping us warm and cosy on those cooler days, they are a wardrobe must have this Autumn! We have a wide range of knits, from lightweight to heavier knits, to help you easily transition into next season.
Chestnut Striped Light Knit - £44.99
Blue Star Knit - £52.99
Sasha Hot Pink Knit - £59.99
3. Darker Days Means Darker Denims
Another wardrobe must have - dark denims! There is a reason our dark denims are our best sellers and in high demand. Perfectly paired with your every day basics or knits, add a trainer or a boot, they will compliment your wardrobe effortlessly.
Shop our remaining sizes - Restock coming very soon!
Ruby High-Waisted Tummy Tuck Skinny Jeans - £64.99
4. Add A Layer
Layering pieces are definitely something you need as the weather changes. Layers are perfect for keeping you warm outdoors and can be easily removed indoors should you need to. From cardigans to coats, you can’t go wrong when adding layers to your look this season.
Blue Animal Print Raincoat - £69.99
Soft Pink Heart Print Cardigan - £52.99
Kelly Floral Bomber Jacket - £69.99
5. Dress It Up Or Down
Who said dresses were just for summer? The versatility of a dress means it can be styled to suit any occasion this season. Team your dress with trainers or boots for an every day look and add tights and a jacket/coat for extra warmth. For a more dressy look, ditch the tights and add a dressy boot or heel - easy! From shirt dresses to wrap dresses, we have plenty of options available to suit your needs this autumn.
Chestnut Animal Print Shirt Dress - £69.99
Angela Pink Animal Print Dress - £52.99
Charlie Printed Dress - £69.99
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Build your wardrobe staples around your personal taste and also your lifestyle to make sure it fits your needs and priorities.
Do you favour comfort? Or glam? Or a bit of both?
Stick with pieces that make you happy!
Some key pieces we always love:
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Build your wardrobe staples around your personal taste and also your lifestyle to make sure it fits your needs and priorities.
Do you favour comfort? Or glam? Or a bit of both?
Stick with pieces that make you happy!
Some key pieces we always love:
Ruby High-Waisted Tummy Tuck Skinny Jeans - SHOP NOW
A Shirt dress is one of the most versatile pieces you can own. Style with a wedge in Summer, a boot in Winter and a trainer for everything in between! Our Jenny is the perfect shirt dress with pops of colour for Summer but also a longer sleeve for great coverage for cooler months
Jenny Floral Midi Dress - SHOP NOW
‘All-year-round-basics’ such as our cotton long sleeved heart tees - the easiest casual style for every day
Khaki Heart Striped Top - SHOP NOW
Rose Pink Denim Shirt - SHOP NOW
2. Re-style & Re-Wear
Gone are the days that we purchased one outfit solely for one occasion. Why buy an amazing new outfit you feel great in and then banish it to the back of your wardrobe after the world only sees it once!
When purchasing new pieces for your wardrobe we recommend thinking of multiple ways to style it – from casual to dressy…from Summer to Autumn.
This changes up your wardrobe and look with little effort and makes your wardrobe work for you.
Do you already own complimentary pieces or accessories to mix and match?
Can it be worn with a heel, trainer and boot?
Can it be layered and adapted for multiple seasons?
Styling an outfit in multiple different ways is our speciality!
Polka Dot Tunic Dress - SHOP NOW
Blue Checked Shacket - SHOP NOW
Chestnut Animal Print Shirt Dress - SHOP NOW
3. Embrace Your Personal Style…But Don’t Let It Limit You
Looking great doesn’t always mean being on-trend. It's about dressing for yourself and showing the world who you are. But to find that personal style we have to experiment!
What do the pieces you already love in your wardrobe have in common?
Why do you love them?
And if you need a completely new look, be open minded and start fresh!
It's important not to assume a style, print or colour won’t suit you. Try different silhouettes and colour palettes to find what works best. Try a different length of dress than you’re used to. Experiment with layers. Embrace a new colour that may change your whole look.
That’s what makes shopping fun!
We love to help customers find their sense of style so if you need help The Dresser is the place for you
Chestnut Quilted Longline Gilet - SHOP NOW
4. Shop Local and Small
The benefits of shopping with an independent boutique are endless!
We make sure you find unique pieces in a friendly shopping environment with that personal shopping experience to help you find exactly the right style that suits you and your wardrobe.
We will help you discover exclusive brands that your best friend doesn’t already have! To make sure you stand out from the crowd
Kelly Floral Bomber Jacket - SHOP NOW
5. Shop Within Your Budget and Spread Payments
Don’t let the pieces you love pass you by! Shop your favourites and pay your way!
Whether you choose a “Pay Later” option or prefer to split your payments into 3 or 4 smaller amounts, we have payment options to suit. Interest free of course!
Simply choose Klarna or Clear Pay at checkout or let us know in store ☺
]]>In the first of our ‘Meet the Team’ series, Clare chats to us about her role as well as her fashion must haves!
How did you first get into the fashion industry?
“In 2014 I got my first job in the fashion industry working for a fashion jewellers. From there I moved to designer labels and now here I am in a fashion boutique”
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In the first of our ‘Meet the Team’ series, Clare chats to us about her role as well as her fashion must haves!
How did you first get into the fashion industry?
“In 2014 I got my first job in the fashion industry working for a fashion jewellers. From there I moved to designer labels and now here I am in a fashion boutique”
How long have you worked in the Dresser?
“I joined the Dresser team in 2020 and have worked my way up from Sales to Management. I absolutely love my job, you know you’re in the right place when you no longer dread Mondays - it really is a fabulous place to work”
What does your role at the Dresser involve?
“No two days are the same that’s for sure! My role is focused on managing our online store and looking after our online customers. It is a real mix of managing the website, stock, and online orders. You may also find me on the shop floor or in front of the camera - it is a team effort after all!”
Casual or Glam?
“Oh I do love my comfy clothes but I would have to say glam! I absolutely love having a reason to get glammed up - lipstick, lashes and heels are definitely my thing!”
What item of clothing could you not do without?
“Trainers - I wear them with everything from jeans to dresses, they’re definitely my wardrobe must-have, I couldn’t be without them!”
What it your favourite thing about fashion?
“I love how diverse it is and how people can express themselves through fashion. Everyones style is different, it’s what makes us unique”
]]>We’ve pulled together some of our favourite Summer sale pieces to give you lots of inspiration!
From easy-to-wear Summer staples, to great transitional pieces to take you into Autumn, we have the perfect sale piece for you! So be quick, these are last-chance-to-buy pieces.
]]>From easy-to-wear Summer staples, to great transitional pieces to take you into Autumn, we have the perfect sale piece for you! So be quick, these are last-chance-to-buy pieces.
For a great casual Summer style, our ‘One of a Kind’ tee and ‘Mia Leaf Print Skirt’ are great worn separately or paired together. Pair the tee with your denims, or the skirt with a light-weight knit, to achieve multiple looks with these amazing sale pieces!
Mia Leaf Print Skirt - SHOP NOW
We always have room in our wardrobe for a ‘nice top for jeans’, and this beautifully detailed blouse is the perfect sale piece! With a scalloped trim detail and glam button detail, this blouse is easily paired with white or blue denims to carry you through all seasons
Scribble Collar Classic Shirt - SHOP NOW
A great piece for Summer with its light-weight feel, perfect with a sandal or trainer. Adapt into your Autumn/Winter wardrobe with an edgier boot and leather jacket. A great transitional piece!
Polka Dot Tunic Dress - SHOP NOW
With our ever-changing Irish weather, a gorgeous sweatshirt is a wardrobe staple. If we need a sweatshirt, why not make sure its vibrant and bold! Perfect to brighten up a dull day any time of the year
Sunshine Paradise Sweatshirt - SHOP NOW
Always a best-selling style, these V-neck blouses come in lots of different prints. With a flattering V-neckline and great fit on the body that doesn’t cling, you will wear them again and again!
Coral Leaf Patterned Blouse - SHOP NOW
Our linen feel shackets will take you from Summer to Winter and back to Summer again! In great neutral colours that go with every outfit, they’re great worn fully buttoned down or open as an extra layer. Available in sand or navy
For something a little different, our feline printed dress is quirky and feminine. Pair with a wedge or trainer and layer with a denim jacket or over a white tee for some extra layers on a cooler Summer day
Our love of the fashion trainer trend is going nowhere, and there are none prettier than our blush pink snake trainer!
A dress that is perfect with a wedge or trainer in Summer AND perfect with a leather jacket and boot in Winter? Yes please! Our Golden Tunic Dress ticks all the boxes! A great buttoned-down style in a comfortable fit with dropped hemline.
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Blue Crystal Earring - Shop Now
Grace Red Stripe Tee - Shop Now
Leopard Smile Tee - Shop Now
A Coloured Tee
We are also working away to bring you the best website we can, and to provide you with the best online shopping experience possible! This month, we've made some changes to make that experience even better.
Did you know you can filter all of our items by category, sizes or price?! As there can be a variation among styles and brands, each individual item has its own sizing guide included to help you choose the correct size for you.
But, as always, if you need any extra help simply contact us on social media or by email for sizing guidance. Online shopping has never been so easy!
We started our New Year in Florida on a family holiday, with 15 of us in total! We ate out, we shopped as many malls as we could fit in, we had our days at Disney.
How we miss those days –the travelling but also large family gatherings and time spent together.
Here’s to brighter days in 2021! ❤️
We opened Spring 2020 with a bang – with gorgeous colours and prints, both casual wear and occasion wear, all ready for the amazing Summer we thought was ahead…
We welcomed Clare to our team, who has now become such a valuable part of The Dresser, and known and loved by many of you!
We also celebrated the life of someone taken from us too soon 💔
The date we’ll never forgot. 23rd March 2020.
The Coronavirus reaches the UK, and along with it our worst fears realised. The UK announces we will go into full lockdown and we are heartbroken to have to close the doors of our boutique. So unsure and scared for not only the future of our business and our fellow business owners, but also the safety of our loved ones and communities.
There is such a sense of togetherness we take comfort that we will get through this together!
We walked for an hour a day, then we walked some more. Then a little more.
We watched Netflix. We watched ALL of it.
We clapped.
We home schooled.
We Tik-Toked.
We did lessons on Zoom.
We ran out of Zoom quizzes.
We tried on our jeans every so often to see if they still fit.
I spent time with my son, gaining a maternity leave I missed out on when he was born – time I will cherish forever.
But we also worked. Hard.
We were determined to survive and worked hard on our online presence and on growing our social media. And through the amazing support of you all we would re-open our doors after 12 weeks even stronger than when we closed! 💪
In May we celebrated our 2nd Birthday. It wasn't the celebration we should have had to mark such an occasion but with some help from a few blogger friends, we celebrated Instagram-style.
We also celebrated our sons 1st birthday with a small socially distanced garden gathering and a zoom party. Again, not the celebration he deserved, just like many other birthdays that came and went without a party this year, but we remember the bigger picture and we will celebrate twice as hard next year!
We were finally able to move into our new home, that we had hoped and planned for so long. We were getting ready to move just when lockdown hit so this felt like an even bigger celebration by now!
And 5 days later, a Covid-19-adapted version of The Dresser re-opens and we welcomed you all back with socially-distanced open arms!
We could meet each other again but we had to still be careful. We couldn’t enjoy the social lives we once knew, but we could at least once again enjoy a diner and a drink, and get some well missed beauty treatments.
I had a day out shopping and eating in Belfast and an overnight stay in The Fitzwilliam. A wonderful sense of normality for 24hrs.
And repeat the above. Which basically sums up 2020, right?
We enter a new Autumn/Winter season of beautiful knitwear. Masks also became a key part of our wardrobes. Never would we have imagined they would become an essential accessory!
In what feels like the longest year since time began, we continue to wait for a sign things will start to improve. This doesn’t stop us shopping though, and The Dresser has its BIGGEST EVER MONTH OF SALES to-date!
Is retail therapy officially listed as a medial cure for all ailments yet?!
Looking back at some of our favourite pieces this season
We start to prepare for Christmas, just as we always do at this time. You bought gift sets, and vouchers, and some treats for yourselves! We all put our trees up a little early, just because of, well 2020 🤷♀️.
Coming towards the end of a year always gives us a chance to reflect on the year we’ve had. And we will never forget 2020 – for the difficulties yes, but also for the positives.
The skills we’ve learnt that we would never have made the time to do.
The time we spent at home, glad that we were forced to.
The togetherness and camaraderie.
But also Tiger King.
For almost half of December The Dresser, along with all non-essential retailers, found ourselves closed once again. At what would normally be our busiest time of the year. For the first time, our shops weren’t full to the brim of shoppers at Christmas. Our streets were quieter, with many choosing to shop online instead.
But we continued to work hard online, and we re-opened with a bang. We are proud that we had our BEST CHRISTMAS and that is all because of you! Your continued support kept us here in 2020, and will lead us into 2021!
Many of us had a hard, and sad, Christmas. Many of us enjoyed the slower pace and the time at home. No matter which category we are in, we can all look forward to what will hopefully be a much happier year ahead. And the hard times this year have taught us what is really important in our lives.
The Dresser has massive plans for 2021 so stick with us to be a part of the excitement. And THANK YOU for being such an important part of our 2020
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