Anyone else feeling slightly frustrated with the deeply unsettled weather over the past week? When you’re leaving the house each morning in the blazing sun, facing gales at lunchtime and a sudden downpower on the home commute, dressing can be a challenge.
With that in mind, this week I’m rounding up some all-weather essentials I rely on to keep me warm/cool/dry. For me, this week has been all about versatile pieces I can layer up and down – think lightweight jackets, ‘pop over anything’ shirts, classic linen staples and practical shoes I can pair with all length dresses as well as trousers. Here are a few of my favourites.
THE LIGHTWEIGHT JACKET
Short nappa Short Nappa Leather Jacket
Bouclé Varsity Swing Jacket
THE ALL-WEATHER DRESS
SIMKHAI Jazz Pleated Shirt Dress
THE TRANSEASONAL SHOE
Embellished Leather Loafers
Gianvito Rossi Ballet Flats
Bea Burgundy Leather Ballet Flats
THE MAXI SKIRT
THE WEAR WITH ANYTHING TROUSERS
Ashby Linen Wide Leg Trousers in White
Pure Linen Wide Leg Trousers
THE POP-OVER POPLIN SHIRT
Curved-Hem Cotton-Poplin Shirt
HIGHLIGHT OF THE WEEK
GUCCI Jackie Shoulder Bag
There’s a new colour rapidly replacing this summer’s beloved butter yellow. Powder pink is having a moment. The latest resurgence, following Barbiecore 2 years ago, which was all about bright Valentino pinks, is a softer hue that is versatile and easier to wear.
Baby pink pairs well with neutrals, blacks and whites and even complements bolder colours from green to red.
This week, Fashion’s Digest‘s fashion writer Sofia Piza has rounded up a comprehensive guide of some of the best pieces available now, plus some great styling tips for any pink pieces already lurking in your wardrobe. I’m particularly coveting this beautiful pink iteration of the Gucci Jackie bag in patent leather with gold hardware. An investment buy to treasure.
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