Back to Basics
Winter isn’t over yet BUT we can look forward to slowly stripping back the odd layer or two as we prepare ourselves for what is promising to be a spring full of wonderful clothes in store for us.
In the meantime, and while you carefully plan your next spring/summer wardrobe shopping trip (with me for some of you!), it’s a good time to think about making sure you have a few basic clothes to see you through the rest of the year: items that you can easily mix and match with everything and that will help you create a complete look. To prepare yourself for the spring and summer days, think soft pastel and neutral colour basic garments and good quality cotton fabrics.
Starting with cotton tops:
You can find plenty of cotton tops available in practically every high street store. However it’s worth pointing out Uniqlo’s “Heattech” range of (wait for it): heat generating/heat retention/soft/anti-odour/anti-static/non deforming and comfortable tops….phew…and you get all that for only £6.99!
The White company and Topshop also offer a basic range of affordable tops of all sizes, shapes and colours:
http://www.thewhitecompany.com/
The shirt dress:
It’s a classic and easy to suit most body shapes. It was seen alot on the runway for s/s10 so we can expect the high street to offer shirt dresses galore. In the meantime these will create a collection of everyday basic dresses that you easily accessorise with belts and brooches to make your own:
Gap
Gap
M&S
Reiss
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Trousers:
It’s always good to own a couple of nice light coloured tailored or baggy trousers (depending on what suits your body shape best) and make your wardrobe ready for the sun to make an appearance.
The White Company
Asos
Uniqlo
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Accessorise:
Accessorizing your basics never fails to lighten things up a little and help you personalise your style. Replace your big woolie scarf with a variety of beautiful bold print, pretty coloured scarfs:
Topshop
Accesorize
Accesorize
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Jackets and Coats:
A parka or a trench coat is a great option to transition between big heavy winter coat to a light jacket
Topshop
New Look
Uniqlo
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The next few weeks, the shops will start gathering all the collections for this Spring/Summer season. In the meantime, if you’ve got a bit of Christmas money left over, get your basic essentials sorted and it will be one less thing to worry about!
X Catherine
