For me A/W is my favourite season and that obviously is partly due to the fashion. Being British means I prefer to invest more in Winter clothes as I definitely get A LOT more wear out of them compared to Summer clothes. This is probably why I prefer styling myself for the colder months as I have more better quality pieces to play around with.
- Polo necks have been my go-to for what feels like forever, and I'm totally ok with that. I honestly can't think of when a week has gone by where I haven't worn a polo neck. They're just so versatile - I love wearing them under round neck jumpers, with pinafore dresses or simply on their own. They always look effortlessly smart which is something I like to achieve on a daily basis. My favourite places to purchase them from are Topshop, Uniqlo and a more recent discovery: Primark - I actually prefer the Primark ones to anywhere else and they're only £5! Polo necks are most certainly my most worn item EVER and I can't see that stopping anytime soon.
- Layers are an obvious essential at this time of year but for me it's not just about keeping warm. Rather than putting a vest underneath a baggy jumper I like to try and incorporate layers in a way that is flattering and adds something to the outfit. Obviously we have them days where multiple layers hidden underneath a thick coat are inevitable but on those days where two or three layers are all that is necessary I usually like to wear a cami vest onto of a polo neck or wear a polo neck under a jumper so the neck is a feature of the outfit. I also love styling different shirts with plain tee's or once again, polo necks! This also allows me to experiment more with colour as I usually don't like to venture far away from monochrome and blue but this way I don't really have a choice.
- Coats have always been one of my favourite things to buy. Some people are obsessed with bags or shoes but as my mum often points out I'm most certainly a 'coat person'. For me a coat always adds the finishing touch to a look and can transform an outfit, for better or for worse. They're also super useful when it gets to these colder months. I own a mixture of coats; some lean to the more practical side whereas others I've purchased simply because they're beautiful. Having a few different coats in your wardrobe that vary in style is the perfect way to ensure you have your winter wardrobe sorted.
These three essentials are obvious ones but with a little extra thought they can go from simply being practical pieces to playing a key part when styling up your everyday outfits. They can make the difference between looking like you're just wearing the clothes to looking like you've styled an outfit.
Mais Xx
