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Woman & Home|October 2019

Do you have items you love but hardly wear? Fashion editor Hannah Hughes shows how to refresh your look

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Sarah Roberts, 51, business psychologist

I can never imagine wearing this dress under a coat. Is there outerwear that will go with the length?

-If you own a lot of midi summer dresses then investing in a midi-length coat means you can wear them all winter too. Chose a smart wool version in a bright shade to bring your look right up to date.

Madeleine Hay, 40, trainee dyslexia tutor

I don’t know what to put this top with apart from jeans. What else can I try?

-Try a pair of wide cropped leather trousers; it’s a really flattering contemporary style that’s as easy to wear as jeans. Jean Malacrida, 63, semi-retired

These are my go-to trousers for any smart occasion – they fit me so well I’d love to make them work for everyday wear. Is this possible?

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