At SoSensational, we totally believe that every grown up woman (that’s every woman who believes she is grown up, whether she is a woman of 30-something, or a woman of 50-something or a woman of 70-something) needs some basic essentials in her wardrobe.
Some of these basic essentials will be transitional – those pieces which are vital as summer shades into autumn, or as winter shades into spring; most will be neo-classic and in good quality so we don’t have to buy them more than once every few years; and with all of them, we need to add our personal stamp of style, whether it is via a well-worn leather belt or a scarf in a fabulously flattering colour.
This season, clever old M&S, who seem to have finally got (or, more accurately, resumed) the fashion plot, have done the work for us by coming up with an entire collection of wardrobe essentials.
These include some really well-cut classic blue jeans; a crisp white shirt (and crisp white shirts are having another “moment” for A/W15, so do pick up yours early); a beautifully cut and brilliantly versatile jacket which will work with the jeans and shirt as well as any number of dresses or skirt–blouse combos; plus some very sassy accessories, including a great pair of faux snakeskin loafers; a roomy and stylishly uncluttered black tote, a chunky watch and oversize sunnies.
And finally, there is a truly great classic trench coat. Of course, we know that while everyone has the potential to look great in a trench coat, not everyone suits a trench coat when it is worn buttoned up and belted. So, it is allowed to be worn undone or partially undone, unbelted or with a leather belt in place of the fabric one; with the sleeves turned or rolled up and with the collar turned up. Also, although the light neutral beige goes with a lot of outfits, it doesn’t enhance everyone’s complexion, so look for either a lighter or a more honeyed tone, or even navy or black – all of which are also on offer at M&S.
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