Zara black sweater / Topshop black t shirt / Whistles Leather jacket / Topshop skinny jeans / Matalan skirt/ ASOS grey boots / Office black boots / Zara handbag / Whistles clutchbag / Zara scarf / H&M patterned jacket
A classic striped top is one of my favourite items of clothing - it's synonymous with Parisian chic and effortless cool. Let's face it, wearing stripes is just about as close as I'll ever get to being a French style icon, and anything which makes me feel slightly more like Clemence Poesy is a winner in my book. Just give me some Ladurée macaroons and I'm one bite away from the Champs-Élysées...
Having said that, if wearing Breton makes you feel more Hamburgler than Audrey Tatou, there are so many pieces around at the moment which incorporate sheer stripes - a trend I'm definitely on board with! This Topshop number is the starting point for a flawless smart-casual outfit: a simple t-shirt silhouette with an added detail which gives it a bit of an edge, teamed with some coated jeans or leather-look trousers. Whistles really do bring it when it comes to hand-held perfection and this stylish leather clutch is definitely on my wish list! I'm a big fan of these light grey ASOS boots to add some (slight) variation in tone to what is a black on black look, and whilst this H&M jacket doesn't stray from the monochrome theme, its geometric pattern adds a bit of something different. Top it all off with a bold red lip and you're good to go!
Moving on to a day look, this Zara knitted jumper is a perfect piece for this time of year when layered with a timeless leather jacket and accessorised with a simple shoulder bag. It would look equally good with jeans but for me, teaming it with another item which is trending at the moment, the skort (yes, that's a 'skirt' and 'shorts' hybrid) creates a unique daytime outfit. I also love the gold details on these ankle boots from Office - I live in boots at the time of year and something a little lower on the heel front is brilliant for times when you want that extra lift but without the aching feet! Mixing stripes and checks might be a big no for some people, but this huge, cosy, tartan-style scarf from Zara isn't too in your face and is in keeping with the muted colour palette. What can I say? I just love me some monochrome.
Moving on to a day look, this Zara knitted jumper is a perfect piece for this time of year when layered with a timeless leather jacket and accessorised with a simple shoulder bag. It would look equally good with jeans but for me, teaming it with another item which is trending at the moment, the skort (yes, that's a 'skirt' and 'shorts' hybrid) creates a unique daytime outfit. I also love the gold details on these ankle boots from Office - I live in boots at the time of year and something a little lower on the heel front is brilliant for times when you want that extra lift but without the aching feet! Mixing stripes and checks might be a big no for some people, but this huge, cosy, tartan-style scarf from Zara isn't too in your face and is in keeping with the muted colour palette. What can I say? I just love me some monochrome.
So, here's the question, would you stick with the traditional or up your game and go translucent?
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