8 Pieces To Make Your Wardrobe Feel New-Season
- Edited by
- Laura & Petro
- Words by
- Frankie Graddon
The Loose Jeans
The quickest – and easiest – way to bring your wardrobe up to date is with a new trouser shape. Right now, this means loose jeans. While our straight and slim-legs will forever be treasured, a wider style taps into the luxe, laid-back aesthetic that’s dominating the fashion landscape. The aim is relaxed, not baggy, so look for jeans that fit snugly around your waist, then loosen at the leg. Wear them with polished pieces such as a white T-shirt and blazer for day, crisp shirting and heels for evening.
The Knitted Vest
Last seen in the ’70s, the knitted vest has been making a comeback for the last few seasons, transforming from retro throwback into a contemporary layering piece. For autumn it provides the perfect solution to in-between weather; wear over dresses and thin rollnecks. Keep it light with cotton or crochet, and choose a versatile round or V-neck that will work over lots of collar styles.
The Buckled Flat
When a style sticks for several seasons, you know it’s a keeper. Chunky, buckled sandals have been on the radar for a little while and continue to give of-the-moment appeal to anything they are worn with. Go for versions that are simple and sleek and you’ll be slipping them on for years to come. While they easily work with casual pieces, they excel when used to take the primness out of smarter styles. Try wearing them with tailoring, romantic dresses, floral prints and frills.
The Vintage Bag
Not every updater is born out of newness – case in point: the vintage bag. Thanks to luxury fashion houses refocusing on their iconic bags of the past, heritage logos and archival shapes are feeling oh-so fresh again. If you already have a classic in your closet, congratulations, you’ve hit jackpot! Treat it to some TLC via repair services such as The Restory. For those in the market to invest, look for styles with vintage-inspired detailing or reach for revamped signatures such as Gucci’s Jackie 1961.
The Frilled Shirt
As the weather cools, the question that presents itself is, ‘What to wear on top?’. The answer: a frilled shirt. Sitting somewhere between a classic button-down, blouse and smock, it comes with everyday wearability, while packing plenty of autumnal appeal. Tapping into a mood for romance, this is the piece that will give new life to your chinos, leather trousers, denim skirts and jeans. Breathable, soft cotton styles can also be worn in the spring and summer months.
The Touch of Crochet
If you only invest in one updater this season, make it something crafted from crochet. The folksy classic has been given a contemporary overhaul and repositioned as a chic textural touch. When styling crochet, the trick is to juxtapose its intricacy with pared-back elements. Try a crochet top with utilitarian cargo trousers; team a crochet dress with sleek sandals and bag. A playful crochet accessory is the perfect transforming piece to give your daily uniform of-the-moment oomph.
The New Pearl Necklace
Cast all fusty associations aside – pearl necklaces are having a major renaissance and they’ve never looked chicer. Think freshwater chokers with luxe gold chains, classic strings updated with playful beads and charms, and pearly pendants that can be layered up or worn solo. These contemporary strands are just the ticket to freshen up shirts and blazers and give a little glow to casual T-shirts and light knits. Wear them in the evening as a modern take on cocktail jewellery, too.
The Modern Chinos
Chinos are hardly a new autumn concept, but the utilitarian classic has undergone a modernisation and the result is a style that makes everyday dressing both easy and on-the-pulse. It’s all about relaxed cuts, wider legs and rolled cuffs that still look polished but have a laid-back attitude. These will instantly up the style-factor of your casual basics, so make sure to introduce them to your T-shirts and trainers. Or wear them smartly with a blouse and heeled pumps.
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