Want to know the secret to looking stylish? It’s getting that feel-good factor the moment you put something on. Nothing too tight, nothing too rigid, nothing that asks for too much attention. Getting dressed at this time of year can sometimes seem confusing, so the answer isn’t more clothes, the difference sits in the details.
The pieces that work the hardest are usually cut with the simplest shapes… your dresses that skim rather than cling, your trousers that drape with ease, your tops that feel uplifting the second you put them on… and it’s these feel-good fabrics and touchable textures that stop them being boring.
A soft suede bomber jacket that just looks and feels expensive, contemporary crochet that adds a little texture, elegant embroidery that lifts the simplest cotton top, a bow-fastening finish that gives you fashion clout. Never pile things on, but choose eye-catching pieces that already do the work for you. When the fabric is right, everything else falls into place.
Don’t be afraid to play with proportions… a looser, oversized cut always looks more modern and it gives you room to layer when the weather turns. You can easily add a jacket, switch your shoes, or throw on a knit without upsetting the balance of your outfit.
Don’t dress to impress anyone, don’t chase anything new, don’t wear everything at once and keep your colour palette cool… just dress in a way that feels easy, looks polished and carries you from morning through to evening without a second thought.
These are the outfits that get people’s attention… make it look effortless and you know you’ve got it right.