Ok so
there’s definitely no denying that it’s really flippin cold. I had to admit
defeat last week and buy a winter coat- something I probably should have
invested in months ago but I’m feeling rather smug that I snapped mine up in
the January sales and I’m pretty sure my investment will prove worthy for at
least another couple of months before going away until next winter. Don’t get
me wrong I’m not the kind of gal to be beaten by winter woe but with the
current sub-zero temperatures hanging around, January has a high chance of
turning us blue in a more literal sense! So whether you’re trying to update
your current wardrobe without breaking the bank or you’re merely trying to stay
warm, it really is all about that base.We all know the basics about layering on
our top half but what about the bottom?
Up your layering game and pair your favorite dress with jeans or
leggings to reinvigorate your staples. Style a la Sarah who took her go-to
vintage dress and made it almost unrecognizable by teaming it with a pair of
Vero Moda grey denim skinnies (£29) and the coolest of Veja kicks (£82). The
trick to mastering this look is playing with proportions and the queen of style
has just done that by adding an On the Rise (£70) sweat into the mix to create
a flattering silhouette that works equally as well with heels as it does
trainers.
A dress you might ordinarily keep exclusively for nights out can be
converted into the perfect day look with the help of clever layering. The
MINKPINK hustle dress (£58) has all the credentials of a night on the tiles but
its cross over shaping is a magnet for the best of the base. Steal Sarah’s
style and let the roll neck prove its worth once again to take this dress into
the off-duty department. The addition of cut off skinny jeans adds practicality
to that oh so sexy high slit and creates contrast against the more billowy
skirt. Hudson Magee brogues (now £62) prove that a glittery dress can be at the
centre of an androgynous look.
For a runway worthy look toughen up your denim layering with a pair of
fishnets. Sarah chopped and sliced her Vero Moda 7 skinnies to offer a
tantalising peep of grunge glam.
A slinky slip dress is probably
on every girls wish list in all its whimsical beauty,
yet the prospect of wearing it in anything other than our daydreams
can seem a little daunting. Well, fear not and just slip it over a pair of
jeans for a chic tomboy vibe. Try the Vero Moda Heather off-shoulder (£32) dress and skinnies and
finish the look off with a pair of cool Veja 3 lock metallic
kicks (£100) and a little leather jacket for the ultimate in
versatile dressing.
These savvy style tips will not
only save you a penny or two but will reignite your wardrobe staples and keep
you cosy. Oh and any excuse to delay that leg wax is fine by us!
Happy layering beauties!
Rachel x
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