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Jess Dempsey | whatwouldkarldo.com

Guest post by Jess Dempsey

It has been brought to my attention that a good portion of my readers love the outfits I put together but would love to see how I put together more affordable outfits.

As you know the style theory I have lived by since creating this blog is to mix high street fashion with high end fashion, know what pieces to invest in that will live in your wardrobe for years to come such as shoes, bags, coats and leather and know what pieces you have the freedom to purchase to stay on trend at your leisure and budget.

I wanted to show you that style is what you make it, garments that suit you and your body style is more important than the price tag it cost you.  I thought it was important for me to team up with Katies and re-introduce them to you.

Yes, this outfit is from Katies, the shirt, the trench and the denim, all part of their highly anticipated and newly introduced transeasonal collection that boasts on trend pieces in premium fabrics at affordable prices.

As a stylist, my best advice is to always shop around, if you are looking for a denim shirt, look for the shirt not the brand. If you want to try a trend, find an affordable piece that fits into that trend as a trend is a trend for a reason, it stays for a bit and then disappears after a year or so (such as the military style we saw last year). I encourage you to check out the new Katies (here) for yourself and add it to your list of go-to stores when searching for that piece you are looking for.

Lyocell Trench | $99.95

Lyocell shirt | $59.95

Jutecell Blend Jean | $69.95 

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Your go-to guide for garment care

Whether its cotton, denim or viscose, the fabrics in your wardrobe need specific care. We’ve put together a simple guide to help ensure the long life of your Katies garments. Don’t forget to always read the label for specific care instructions!

1/ Viscose Ghost

Soft and lightweight with an attractive drape,Viscose ghost is a favourite fabric for summer. As it’s a delicate fabric, it should be hand washed in cold water or put on a cool gentle machine cycle. Be sure to line dry and not in the dryer! Viscose fabric can wrinkle easily, steam iron on a low setting to help the garment return to its original shape. Always iron inside out and place a cloth in between the iron and clothing to protect the garment.

2/ Polyester

Low maintenance and lightweight, Polyester can be washed on a gentle machine cycle or by hand. This fabric usually doesn’t require ironing, but you can use an iron on a cool setting if need be.

3/ Cotton

Cotton is an easy to care for and durable fabric that’s perfect for machine washing. To easily remove wrinkles and creases, iron garments slightly damp with a hot iron. Line dry or tumble dry on a low setting. If you need to bleach your white cotton garments, it is safe to wash on a hot water setting but always check the garment label for care instructions. Avoid using bleach if a finish has been applied to the garment. To keep your cotton fabrics crisp you can add a spray starch.

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4/ Rayon

A great easy-wearing fabric, rayon does not build up static electricity, nor will it pill, hand washing in cold water & line drying is recommended as fibres can become delicate when wet. Hang to dry and do not squeeze or wring. Be sure to steam iron all rayon inside out to prevent it from shining. Use low heat and press it while it is slightly damp to ease the wrinkles out and help return garment to its original shape. 

5/ Denim

To help preserve the colour of your jeans, avoid washing them too often. To keep them fresh in between washes, put your jeans outside in the fresh air to let them breathe or try putting them in the freezer overnight; this kills most bacteria. Wash inside out in cold water and only with a mild detergent. Avoid putting your jeans in a dryer if you can help it. Heat will increase the shrinkage.