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Why High Waisted Straight Leg Jeans are the Best Jeans Ever

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WHY HIGH WAISTED STRAIGHT LEG JEANS ARE THE BEST JEANS EVER

My road to finding the perfect pair of jeans hasn’t been as direct as I would like to admit. I’m envious of ‘style stories’ where teenagers have simply opened their mother’s wardrobe to discover vintage 501s, seemingly completely skipping the awkward moments that I'm about to share.

Finding The Perfect Black Pants

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FINDING THE PERFECT BLACK PANTS

Finding the perfect pair of black pants will completely change your wardrobe. They’re the first thing we reach for when we can’t decide what to wear, they go with everything, and can really be styled for any occasion. 

Outfit Ideas For The Seasons Of Motherhood

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OUTFIT IDEAS FOR THE SEASONS OF MOTHERHOOD

Figuring out what you’re going to wear each day quickly falls to the top of the clean laundry pile when you’re juggling school drop offs, play dates, sleep cycles and the never ending mental load accumulating in your head. Let us take one thing off your list with these easy outfit references that we encourage you to screenshot and file away when needed. 

5 Ways to Wear Blue Jeans

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5 WAYS TO WEAR BLUE JEANS

Finding the right pair of jeans can unlock so much potential in our wardrobes. As a true wardrobe essential, we always recommend investing in a flattering straight leg style and a classic blue colourway that will work back with everything.

Outfit Ideas Featuring our Favourite Denim

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OUTFIT IDEAS FEATURING OUR FAVOURITE DENIM

It's no secret we really love our denim, and you'll find us wearing jeans multiple times throughout the week. Featuring our favourite denim styles, in classic blue, black and white, here are some outfit ideas to inspire you to wear your jeans in multiple different ways.
5 Ways to Wear Black Trousers

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5 WAYS TO WEAR BLACK TROUSERS

At the core of a well curated wardrobe are the hardworking essentials that form the foundation of all our outfits. One of the hardest working essentials are our favourite black trousers, that we find ourselves reaching for all year round.
What The UNDONE Team are Investing in This Season

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WHAT THE UNDONE TEAM ARE INVESTING IN THIS SEASON

With the new season in full swing and so many beautiful pieces arriving, the UNDONE team have been putting together our wishlists and thinking about what we are going to be adding to our wardrobes. 

We always like to invest in pieces that we know we will love and wear for seasons to come, and here are some of our top picks.

Styling Our Wardrobe Favourites

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STYLING OUR WARDROBE FAVOURITES

It's a new week, which means we're looking at our diaries and outfit planning for the week ahead. This week we're starting with our favourite wardrobe pieces - the ones we are constantly reaching for at the moment, and building outfits from these.

Introducing Dominique Healy

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INTRODUCING DOMINIQUE HEALY

Founding the label in 2017 after spending a decade working for a fabric wholesaler in New Zealand and Australia, Dominique Healy knows her way around beautiful fabrications. Dominique is strongly committed to supporting local and ethical clothing production, with the majority of her collection made in her studio in Melbourne and the remainder in an ethically accredited factory in the same town.

Find Your Perfect White Shirt

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FIND YOUR PERFECT WHITE SHIRT

When building your essential wardrobe, it's important to get the core pieces right. While choosing the perfect white shirt might seem like a simple task - there are a few things to consider to make sure you’re investing in a shirt that you absolutely love so you’ll be wearing it on high rotation.
5 Ways to Wear a Black Tank

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5 WAYS TO WEAR A BLACK TANK

A black tank is a wardrobe essential that we reach for all year round. It's the perfect layering piece that will go with literally everything. 

Outfits For Summer

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OUTFITS FOR SUMMER

At the start of a new week, we love to take some time to think about what we have on, and plan some outfit combinations for the week ahead.

From running errands, to drinks with friends, to getting out for a coastal walk, we've put together some thoughtful outfits that feature our favourite wardrobe essentials mixed in with some well considered seasonal updates.

5 Ways to Wear Neutral Trousers

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5 WAYS TO WEAR NEUTRAL TROUSERS

While it’s no secret we love a staple black trouser, we love to turn to a neutral style for something that looks fresh while still classic.

5 Ways to Wear a White Tank

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5 WAYS TO WEAR A WHITE TANK

The ultimate wardrobe staple, a white tank is an essential foundation to our wardrobes. As always, we believe in quality over quantity and when you invest in the right tank, the options for styling are endless. Dress it up or down and wear it all year round. 

 

Introducing ESSE

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INTRODUCING ESSE

Charlotte Hicks has been working in the Australian fashion industry for over a decade, designing for some of our top global brands. After being exposed to the fast paced nature of fashion, she decided to slow things down and create her own brand ESSE in 2017.
5 Ways to Wear a White Shirt

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5 WAYS TO WEAR A WHITE SHIRT

There’s no doubt a white shirt has to be one of the hardest working wardrobe staples we own. Whether you choose to wear it tucked in, open over a tank, or on its own, the options for styling a white shirt all year round are endless.
Hello, Summer

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HELLO, SUMMER

Whether you're most looking forward to festive season events, long lunches with friends, or relaxing days by the pool, get your summer wardrobe sorted with our curated edit of seasonal essentials that never date.

5 Ways to Wear White Pants

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5 WAYS TO WEAR WHITE PANTS

A classic pair of white pants are a great investment to update and elevate your everyday wardrobe. Especially during the warmer months, we find a crisp tailored pair of white pants really freshens up an outfit and can be worn back with anything from a basic t-shirt to a dressier tank to dress up or down your outfit depending on the occasion.

Packing For a Weekend Away

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PACKING FOR A WEEKEND AWAY

We might all be a little out of practice when it comes to packing for a weekend away, but as the holiday season is upon us it’s time to dust off those suitcases and start preparing our packing lists.
5 Ways to Wear a Classic Black Coat

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5 WAYS TO WEAR A CLASSIC BLACK COAT

A classic black coat is at the top of our winter essentials list. When the temperature drops, our outer layer is the most important element of our outfit for not only keeping us warm, but also for bringing together our look.

Outfits For Every Occasion

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OUTFITS FOR EVERY OCCASION

As we start to settle back into normality, we're revisitng our wardrobes and finding the joy in getting dressed for lots of different occasions. 

 

5 Ways to Wear a Black Knit Dress

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5 WAYS TO WEAR A BLACK KNIT DRESS

A classic black knit dress is one of our top wardrobe essentials that we reach for all year round. Of course, a true essential needs to tick all our boxes - it needs to be effortless, understated yet chic, and above all versatile so we can wear it on repeat and still feel excited every time we put it on.

Introducing Honour Apparel

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INTRODUCING HONOUR APPAREL

Honour Apparel was founded in 2019 by Sydney based stylist Talia Kersh, who wanted to create a collection of effortless pieces for women to wear everyday, yet special enough to covet for. The collection features minimal and timeless pieces, with a focus on versatility, ease and comfortability.

5 Ways to Wear White Jeans

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5 WAYS TO WEAR WHITE JEANS

While our white jeans quite literally go with everything, here are five ways to wear white jeans to give you some inspiration for the season ahead.
The Secret to Timeless Style: A Case for Outfit Repeating

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THE SECRET TO TIMELESS STYLE: A CASE FOR OUTFIT REPEATING

As a reformed shopaholic, I reflect back on the number of times where I bought a new outfit for a Saturday night out that I never wore again. Whatever happened to this collection of polyester dresses I sometimes wonder, and why did I feel that urge to be seen in something new?
Fresh Outfit Ideas

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FRESH OUTFIT IDEAS

Fresh outfit ideas to get you inspired for a week of dressing. Featuring five looks that will have you covered for all occasions.

5 Ways to Wear a Neutral Blazer

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5 WAYS TO WEAR A NEUTRAL BLAZER

A classic blazer holds a permanent spot in our capsule wardrobes, and this season we can't go past Anna Quan's Gianna Blazer in Spice. Here are 5 ways to wear our favourite neutral blazer.
AGMES x Simone Bodmer-Turner

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AGMES X SIMONE BODMER-TURNER

We are so excited to introduce the new collaboration between jewellery brand AGMES and ceramicist Simone Bodmer-Turner, featuring sculptural art that you can wear. 

5 Ways to Wear The Bondi Born Noah Crop Top

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5 WAYS TO WEAR THE BONDI BORN NOAH CROP TOP

Looking for a top that can take you from the gym to beach to bar? Introducing the Noah Crop Top by Bondi Born. The ultimate in versatility - soft, comfortable and a seriously hard working wardrobe piece, you’ll never want to take it off!
1 Jacket, 5 Ways

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1 JACKET, 5 WAYS

As you know, we love to wear our favourite pieces on repeat, and we always enjoy the challenge of making something look fresh by styling it in different ways.

When adding a new investment piece like this jacket to our wardrobes, we also like to think of at least five ways we can incorporate it back with our wardrobe essentials. 

The Rule Of Thirds

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THE RULE OF THIRDS

There are a few styling tricks we have learnt over the years that we subconsciously utilise each day to help us get dressed. One of those is the rule of thirds that’s derived from a more well known theory, the golden ratio.

5 Ways to Style a Classic Tank

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5 WAYS TO STYLE A CLASSIC TANK

A foundation building block in any capsule wardrobe, a classic tank is a piece you can return to time after time, no matter the weather, and in our opinion is one of the hardest working pieces we own. Here are 5 ways to style a classic tank, to inspire you to work with your wardrobe essentials in different ways. 

5 Ways to Style White Linen Pants

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5 WAYS TO STYLE WHITE LINEN PANTS

A pair of linen pants are a top wardrobe essential for year-round effortless dressing. Bonus when they have a high elasticated waistband, long straight leg, and hit the mark of both chic and comfortable.

5 Essential Items <br>in our Winter 2021 Capsule Wardrobe

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5 ESSENTIAL ITEMS
IN OUR WINTER 2021 CAPSULE WARDROBE

Depending on the season and what’s going on in your life (or the world), your capsule wardrobe can change, and what we rely on will be slightly different from other times in the year.

The Hardest Style Lesson To Learn? <br>Dressing For Yourself – And Not For Others

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THE HARDEST STYLE LESSON TO LEARN?
DRESSING FOR YOURSELF – AND NOT FOR OTHERS

It’s one of the most difficult fashion lessons to nail, but also one of the most important you’ll ever learn.

How uniform dressing could transform your wardrobe

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HOW UNIFORM DRESSING COULD TRANSFORM YOUR WARDROBE

We asked the stylist Emma Kalfus, co-founder of fashion platform SIDE-NOTE  a woman who has made uniform dressing into an art form  about how to make a capsule wardrobe work for you.
Taking care of business: How to look after your wardrobe

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TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS: HOW TO LOOK AFTER YOUR WARDROBE

Helping you build a curated closet is one of our big ambitions at The UNDONE, but the other is to assist you in maintaining it. We believe that caring for our clothes and extending their life span is one of the best ways we can break the fast fashion cycle and make more considered choices for ourselves, and our planet.
How To Build A Capsule Wardrobe

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HOW TO BUILD A CAPSULE WARDROBE

We believe in the power of a good capsule wardrobe. You don’t need a closet bursting to the brim. All you need is a selection of considered and elevated pieces that really work, season after season. In other words: a pared-back capsule wardrobe. 

The Reason You Might Be Finding Yourself Dressing Like Your Best Friend

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THE REASON YOU MIGHT BE FINDING YOURSELF DRESSING LIKE YOUR BEST FRIEND

Have you noticed that your style has started morphing into that of your closest girlfriends? There’s a reason for that.

Best Minimalist Street Style from Afterpay Australian Fashion Week

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BEST MINIMALIST STREET STYLE FROM AFTERPAY AUSTRALIAN FASHION WEEK

This year more than ever, there was a clear trend seen on the fashion taste makers attending Afterpay Australian Fashion Week, and the best part, it's not a trend.

How to Layer Your Clothes to Make Your Outfit More Interesting, Plus Keep You Warm!

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HOW TO LAYER YOUR CLOTHES TO MAKE YOUR OUTFIT MORE INTERESTING, PLUS KEEP YOU WARM!

There are lots of reasons why you should give the art of layering a go. You’re making the most of your wardrobe, creating a more interesting outfit and with those extra layers your body will be warm and cozy.
How To Take Care Of Your Knitwear

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HOW TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR KNITWEAR

Including the one thing you should never, ever do.
How To Pack A Suitcase For A Long Weekend Away

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HOW TO PACK A SUITCASE FOR A LONG WEEKEND AWAY

Here’s how to get the most out of a small amount of space.
Our Go-To Favourite Classic Jean

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OUR GO-TO FAVOURITE CLASSIC JEAN

Diving deeper into our ‘Essential Wardrobe’ our denim drawer is a go-to all year round. But with so much choice it's also easy to get overwhelmed. We chat through why the RE/DONE high rise stove pipe is our favourite denim essential. 
How Deiji Studios Became Our Weekend Wardrobe MVP

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HOW DEIJI STUDIOS BECAME OUR WEEKEND WARDROBE MVP

We’re living in our linen and cotton sets  separately, together, on the weekend, working from home… Deiji Studios has almost every outfit occasion sorted.

The Undone Woman’s Guide To Wearing Suits

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THE UNDONE WOMAN’S GUIDE TO WEARING SUITS

If you’re new to the world of blazers and slacks – welcome. Here at The UNDONE, we’ve long been fans of a beautifully-made and perfectly-fitted suit, and this season you’ll find options in gorgeous neutrals from brands including Michael Lo Sordo and Anna Quan. 

What the UNDONE Team are Investing in This Season

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WHAT THE UNDONE TEAM ARE INVESTING IN THIS SEASON

With so many beautiful pieces arriving for the new season, The UNDONE team have been putting together our wishlists, and thinking through what we are going to be adding to our wardrobes.
Designer Focus: Rylan

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DESIGNER FOCUS: RYLAN

We chat to Rylan owner and designer Brooke Testoni on how she found her personal style, her take it slow approach to design and why patience has been her biggest learning for 2020. 
Gold or silver? How to choose the right metal jewellery for you.

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GOLD OR SILVER? HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT METAL JEWELLERY FOR YOU.

Jewellery is one of the most personal and emotional keepsakes we wear, and there comes a time (for most) where we decide if we’re going to wear gold or silver jewellery.
Can I Borrow That? The Rules To Sharing A Wardrobe

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CAN I BORROW THAT? THE RULES TO SHARING A WARDROBE

As we currently explore ways of becoming a more conscious consumer, sharing a wardrobe is a great way to buy less and wear our clothes more. 

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