Dresses to compliment all body shapes
The Patra guide to choosing dresses that flatter Choosing the right dress isn’t easy. You have to consider the occasion, the season, but above all, you need to choose a dress that best compliments your […]
Author: Rita Patra
Introducing Patra’s new AW19 collection
A fresh range full of classic styles with a twist – effortlessly beautiful and all natural garments for a timeless wardrobe. We wanted to do things a bit differently this season at Patra. We broke […]
Inspirational and over 50
Patra catches up with three female influential entrepreneurs and award-winning bloggers It wasn’t long ago that when women reached a certain age, the thought of starting a new career or putting yourself in the public […]
AW19 global trends
A little taster of what to expect next season The new season has hit the catwalks and it’s coming at us bigger and better than ever! As times change, we see fashion seasons becoming more […]
The history and evolution of skirts
From Maxis to Minis and every skirt in-between If there is one type of clothing that has had a rich history through the ages, it is most definitely the skirt. From the straw-woven skirt dating […]
Best Travel Tips
Holiday Ideas and Travel Packing Tips There are so many positive aspects to travelling; it allows you freedom to explore cities, learn about other cultures and meet new people. Whether for leisure or business travel, […]
Mixing and matching colours in an outfit
How to successfully co-ordinate the colours of your clothing Probably one of the decisions you have to make on a daily basis is choosing an outfit to wear. Selecting between your tops or shirts and […]
Chelsea Flower Show 2019
Step inside the Royal Horticultural Society’s beautiful annual event The most prestigious flower show (if not the largest one) in Britain will be held in the grounds of the Chelsea Hospital on the 21-25 May […]
What to Wear According to your Body Shape
How to choose clothes that work for you So many items to wear, so many choices to make! But what happens when you are not sure which body shape you are and which pieces of […]
Dior Exhibition
Patra unravel Dior at the V&A If there is one designer that helped shape fashion in the 20th century, it is Christian Dior. He re-invented the female silhouette, while his “New Look” (a term coined […]