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Silk squares, trench and jeans

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6308774445_1_1_17I have a friend who is very classic and very classy too. A couple of days ago she was wearing a lovely silk square folded around her neck. ss14paul174001499-assorted_1I immediately thought that, although the silk square kind of belongs to my mum’s era, it still is very nice and, provided you wear it with a more contemporary look, it can be gorgeous. It can make your outfit look very classy and provides an alternative to jewellery, keeping you warm as well!!

I like it with the classic trench coat and jeans especially. I would make sure  there is though,  at least 1 or 2 things in the outfit which are quite fashion forward and also that the jeans particularly, but the rest too, are good quality.

Of course the silk square must be divine, that translates into spending a lot I am afraid…

So, you want to have:

1) a trench

2) a gorgeous silk square, either a beautiful colourful flowery print or a classic “horse themed” one

3) a pair of great jeans

4) a good quality belt

5) a classic sweater, preferably a cashmere one, in classic colours too

but if you can’t stretch to cashmere, you could always have a classic lambswool one

6) a bag, why not a clutch to make the look a bit less classic

7) finally a pair of shoes, perhaps a pair of pointy ballerinas to be a lady or some ankle boots , if you have a more sporty person in you. I prefer flats but if you really must wear heels, do wear something very classy.

 

So, having listed all that is needed, here are some collages of what it looks like all together:

skinny jeans, trench and flower silk square

 

Boyfriend jeans dark, trench, grey sweater

Boyfriend jeans, trench, burgundy and beige sweater

Boyfriend jeans, trench

E.

Pink and red meet burgundy for winter

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I was putting out the washing today (nice and windy!!), when I noticed I had hung, close by, three colours: pink, red and burgundy. That’s when I realised I really like those three shades together!


Now it’s getting a little cooler we are able to wear more things and it’s easier to match more colours together.

So, here is a table of lots of different things you mix & match:

Of course you don’t have to wear only these shades top to bottom… if you want to break it up and don’t want to be too colourful, you can always add a pair of trousers or a skirt in a nice mid grey

What do you think? Would you wear them?

E.

Trench coat: the sequel

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Let’s suppose you already have your classic trench coat, which you ought to have before adventuring on to something different. Let’s also suppose you are quite well off and you can afford to buy a second one.

What would you go for?

I thought perhaps you could go for a slightly different colour, like an olive trench, which is still quite a safe solution and is easy to match.

APC olive trench coat

APC olive trench coat

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Or do you want to be more adventurous ? You could go for something bright

But of course these aren’t easy at all … you are going to have to watch what you put on underneath!

If these are way too bright, you can opt for this, a little colour but not too much

Hobbs Sara Mac blubell

Hobbs Sara Mac blubell

But if you really want something very different and glamorous, what about a patterned coat, isn’t this gorgeous?

Boden autumn trench

Boden autumn trench

And these? I always love tartan.

Can you manage them?

If the answer is no, look at the next one.

Hobbs London Saskia Trench Coat, Navy

Hobbs London Saskia Trench Coat, Navy

I know, it’s very classic and safe, but it’s so magnificent!!!

Last one, if you can really splash out

Burberry claret HOODED TAFFETA TRENCH COAT

Burberry claret HOODED TAFFETA TRENCH COAT

It isn’t exactly easy to find something other the classic trench coats, but there are a few around, so start looking and find the one which speaks about you.

E.