Couture Closet

Hi all, as most of you know I was hoping to have opened my shop in Worcester by now, however, unfortunately the original premises that I was meant to be renting has fallen through at the last minute after months of going backwards and forwards.
This means that I am now searching for a new location in Worcester and starting from scratch. This is deeply disappointing as a lot of work has gone on behind the scenes, however all is not lost as I am in conversations with a couple of different landlords. I am hoping that I will be able to secure a new lease in the next few weeks and shall keep everyone posted regarding opening. Thank you for all of your continued support and please feel free to reach out should you have any questions.

Good afternoon everyone.
I would like to let you know that after a much longer than anticipated absence due to surgery, Couture Closet is now fully up and running again properly rather than part time.
Expect fantastic new items and keep your eyes peeled for exciting news regarding a pop up store coming soon.
Thank you all for your patience and understanding.
Sam

Hello my wonderful Couture Kings & Queens.

You may have noticed things have been awfully quiet over here at Couture Closet of late.

Sadly, this is because I am really struggling with my health as well as some other personal issues at the moment and I am unable to focus on anything more than trying to get better and deal with the situation at hand.

For the next couple of weeks I will be taking a little break. I need to concentrate on my health, mentally and physically.

If you have seen my last post where I mentioned I have Crohn’s disease, you may not be surprised that it is my illness that is causing my lack of presence on social media atm.

My flare really is out of control at present and I can do little more than rest and try to get myself in a better place as well as pray for a surgery date ASAP.

So I ask you all to bear with me. I will come back soon when I am feeling stronger and hopefully with a date for my long overdue surgery too!

In the meantime the website is still active so you can continue to place orders as normal at couturecloset.co.uk and these orders will be fulfilled.

I have a huge amount of wonderful new spring/summer designer goodies that I am super excited to share with you. But you’ll have to be patient for just a little while longer.

If you do need to contact me then please feel free to reach out, I will always reply.

I promise to be back soon with some incredible updates and new stock, but first I need a little bit of time to try and heal.

Look after yourselves. Lots of love. Sam

Good evening my Couture Kings & Queens.

Some of you may wonder why some weeks I am really active on social media and other times I can go days where I post nothing.

I am one of the many sufferers in the UK that has
For those who don’t know what it is, Crohn’s is an irritable bowel disease that causes problems predominantly in your small bowel but can also cause issues through your entire body.

I am actually awaiting an operation (13 months so far, thanks covid) to remove a bowel stricture , so everyday is a struggle, especially when it comes to the pain. Some days are worse than others, so I really have to listen to my body when it comes to work and activities.

I won’t go into too much detail at the moment, but I at least wanted to explain why this page can be so sporadic with its content.

I wasn’t planning on sharing this publicly to be honest as I am not looking for pity as there are a million people far worse off than I am.

All I ask for is a little understanding and patience. If I go quiet it’s purely based on having a rough time and needing to rest.

I am hoping to have my surgery soon so I can get back to being me and also my business and my life which have been turned upside down for well over a year now.

I am always available to speak with via messages etc, just forgive me if I take a little while to reply.

Anyway thank you for your understanding and your ongoing support. I shall keep you updated when I finally get a date and I will do a more detailed post about how my Crohn’s was actually the catalyst for Couture Closet.

If you or anyone you know is suffering with Crohn’s then my inbox is always open should you wish to reach out.

Much love,

Sam

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I think most of you have already realised I am passionate about and

Whilst browsing the profile of the fantastic I stumbled upon this exceptional and humbling article that she had written for .tosave

For those of you that are interested here is the link

https://www.ourstosave.com/feature?id=ckcqk4byg000k0738f9ptklc3

You won’t be disappointed, it’s an interesting and compelling read about the harm that fast fashion businesses are doing to our planet 🌎

Love them or hate them, head scarves are making a come back in a big way for AW 21

Neatly knotted silks, a la in Breakfast at Tiffany’s were seen worn with large sunglasses on the runway at Paris Fashion week and feature heavily in the autumn drop.

Following on from the recently resurected it seems and are making a big come back this year, much to the delight of many a fashionista, myself included.

Scroll across to see the stunning vintage silk scarf available on couturecloset.co.uk which will add a touch of old Hollywood glam to any outfit and at £50 you don’t need the budget of a movie star.

What are your thoughts? Will you be donning a headscarf this year or sticking to a bobble hat?

Drop your comments below.

One of the many reasons why it’s so important to

93% of fast fashion brands aren’t even paying garment workers a living wage. This is one of the many reasons why it is so important to make conscience decisions about not just how you shop, but where you shop.

Purchasing preloved isn’t just good for your bank balance it’s good for your conscience too.

Drop your thoughts below, I would love to hear what you think about this?

Make couturecloset.co.uk your first stop for

With clothes, bags and shoes available from all the greats, such as , and more

You can save £££ by shopping preloved as well as

With a huge selection of gently used as well as unworn apparel now is the time to and

Head over to the website now to find the best deals on all the brands you love ❤️

A slightly belated to all my Couture Kings 🤴 & Queens 👸

I hope you’ve all had a weekend full of love ❤️ sunshine ☀️ and happiness 😀

I love this quote, it really is so true. We live in a day and age where we all can achieve anything we dream of, so please remember that

With internet trolls and keyboard warriors, it’s easy to be cruel and to criticise others with a click of a button, instead we should all try and be a little nicer, whether it’s smiling to your neighbours or giving a stranger a compliment, it really could change someone’s day for the better.

As a very small and new business I have found that there has been a huge amount of kindness and support for me and what I do, sadly there has also been a lot of criticism and unwillingness to help due to me being a small business that cannot offer mass publicity or the fear of wearing second hand clothes making people look poor! Which is crazy in my eyes 👀 but oh well.

So my ask for you today is to do what you can to help those that are trying to better themselves, whether it’s sharing or liking a post, leaving a positive comment or even buying from a small business.

We can all help each other and be a little kinder along the way too.

Sam x

BANK HOLIDAY PROMO

Who doesn’t love a bit of vintage?
Why not treat yourself to one of these stunning shoulder bag & purse combos especially as the shoulder bag is this seasons must have.

With an RRP of £120, these have just been further discounted on couturecloset.co.uk and are now available for £45 with free delivery.

This price is only valid over the bank holiday weekend and will return to the original price of £60 from Tuesday.

Head over to couturecloset.co.uk now to purchase.

Getting older doesn’t need to mean that you can no longer be stylish or ‘in fashion’ in fact we have a lot to learn from the generations before us who graced us with the elegance of decades prior.

Check out this incredible couple from who are an amazing example of how to still have fun with clothing later in life, personally I think they dress better than most twenty somethings nowadays.

It’s such a breath of fresh air to see a stylish couple in the media who aren’t walking around half naked or wearing clothes so tight you can see what they had for lunch! Or from brands that are all about fast fashion. It really is a shame how clothing has become so disposable and meaningless.

Being in my late thirties, the main things that have changed is the way I shop, my love for clothing has increased ten fold and with that I have carefully curated a wardrobe of pieces that bring me joy.

I care less about ‘what’s in’ and more about what suits me and makes me feel good. I also heavily consider the impact on the environment and as much as I can.

So don’t think ageing means you have to join the beige brigade or can no longer put on your high heels and strut down the high street, all it means is that you have more experience in what makes you happy and what clothes suit you.

Those of you who have grandparents around should try and take the time to talk to them about the styles they wore and how they wore them, there is a lot to be learned from generations before us who dressed a little more modestly and a lot more frugally.

And with that. I hope you all have a wonderful bank holiday, enjoy the sunshine and stay safe.

Sam x

This quote really does resonate with me. ‘Real women’ is a phrase that can be so loaded, at the exclusion of many women and body types.

We are all REAL WOMEN, whether we have curves or not, cellulite or a 6 pack, thick thighs or a thigh gap. You do you and don’t let anyone make you feel anything less than perfect.

Couture Closet supports women of all shapes and sizes. Which is why you won’t find professional models on my website.
The majority of women who buy from me are not models, they are busy mums or successful business women or a combination of both.
This is why my promise to you is that any ‘models’ on my website are just every day women like you or I.

So with that in mind I will uploading photos to my website using women of all shapes and sizes to model clothes so that you, my amazing Couture Queens can see how they look on a regular person.

One of my goals has been to offer amazing preloved designer clothes in a variety of sizes, not just catering to the petite lady like a lot of designer agencies. I am proud to offer an array of sizes to appeal to all.

Over the coming months I will be working with many amazing women to showcase the incredible clothes on sale - worn by a women the size of the item itself. For example if the dress is a size 14 then so shall be the model. It’s all well and good seeing it on a size 6 runway model, but I know I speak for many women who want to see clothes on women who look like them.

So ladies, remember - you are perfect as you are!!

Love Sam xx

Style and comfort, what more could a girl ask for?
Check out this amazing rib knit fishtail maxi dress from

Available now on couturecloset.co.uk

Just landed on couturecloset.co.uk these stunning navy shoes from in a UK 7

These are brand new and are currently sold out via

Head over to our website now and save £ off their RRP

Check out these gorgeous patent tassel loafers from - these are current season and we have a brand new pair over at couturecloset.co.uk at over 30% less than RRP.

Look how perfectly they pair with this gorgeous Beverly Feldman too, both with complimentary gold hardware, who doesn’t love a bit of !

DM me for an exclusive offer when you buy this beautiful pair together.

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We’ve got bags of bags now available on couturecloset.co.uk

Why not treat yourself and invest in a stunning preloved designer handbag now where near its original RRP

We’ve got and more

Head over to the website to check out our amazing selection

Happy to all you and (sorry if I’m missing anyone out, you’re all amazing!)

No matter who you are. Or what you do. Today is about celebrating how incredible we all are, the achievements of inspirational women before us, as well as all the amazing young women we are raising.

I am fortunate to be a woman in business and be blessed with incredible support from the talented ladies I work in collaboration with. We are all amazing! No matter who you are or what you do, you rock!

Be loud, be proud. Be YOU!!

This just came up in my Facebook memories from 9 years ago. It resonated with me then and it’s still does now.

No matter how hard things may get, how rough the oceans of life become to navigate, all of us have a reason to live, to carry on being, and to live the best life we possibly can. Whether you know your purpose or not - remember that you are loved, you are deserving of happiness and you make a difference whether you realise it or not.

not only to each other but to yourself too.

What is your take on this? Do you think the pyramid is right or do you feel that some of the brands should be on a different level ?

Let me know your thoughts.

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Isn’t she a beauty?

Gucci Ophidia Shoulder bag, as new, available now on couturecloset.co.uk

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Everyone loves a bit of ‘matchy matchy’ it’s the easiest way to make an outfit look a bit more put together.

These beautiful size 8 shoes have only been worn once and are immaculate. Available now for £15

Look how perfectly they go with the fluffy bag, it’s a match made in apparel heaven. Currently this bag is available on couturecloset.co.uk for £20 & is BNWT

However if you buy the shoes, you can get the bag for only £10.

That’s only £25 for a perfect bag & shoe combo. This is a social media exclusive so drop me a DM to purchase.

We won’t be in lockdown forever so now is the perfect time to start planning your new outfits.

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This incredible piece is unused & comes complete with authenticity card & dustbag.

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All of the sale prices will be valid for 24 hours only.
So don’t wait around or you’ll miss out on these incredible offers.

Remember to purchase any of the designer coats you’ve seen visit couturecloset.co.uk

And for any of the high street coats DM

Happy Shopping love Sam & Steph # # #

New Look zip up sports jacket
Size M UK 8-12
£15
DM to purchase

New Look Suedette Jacket
UK10
£10
DM to purchase

Primark faux leather biker jacket
UK 16
£5
DM to purchase

Papaya faux fur gilet
Size 18
Suitable for sizes 12-18
£15
DM to purchase

Blue cape with faux fur trim
One size
£10
DM to purchase

Zara camouflage jacket.
Size small UK 8/10
£10
DM to purchase