15 Styling Tricks For 2015
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2 of 161. Rework a jacket as a top – The denim-jacket-as-top idea has been popular in street style circuits for some time, but now you’ll find blazers, utilities and bombers all enjoying a new lease of life.
3 of 162. Brooch the subject – Phoebe Philo minimally flourished the chicest coats at Celine with conceptual brooches. So ignore anything traditionally considered costume jewellery and pin on a piece of art instead.
4 of 163. Go bag-under-coat – Think of Chanel’s trend for layering arm candy under outerwear as not only chic, but also extra security for your belongings. Thanks for caring, Karl.
5 of 164. Layer spaghetti straps – Ashley Williams girls put bra-lets over knits, JW’s paired up summer vests with long-sleeve jerseys… basically your top half is now calling out for as many layers as you can be fussed with.
6 of 165. Do the knit-shirt-scarf combo – Gucci’s girls are multifaceted in the layering department this spring, with a smart shirt under a jumper and topped off with a natty neckerchief.
7 of 166. Pop yer collar – Less Fonz more preppy freshman, there’s a micro trend bubbling for turned-up collars. For extra structure do the double dip with a jacket too, like J Crew’s crew.
8 of 167. Match your bag and dress – Now that we’re au fait with printed co-ords pairs, here’s the next level: teaming accessories to your outfit in an identical pattern. Orla Kiely’s version is just on the right side of kitsch.
9 of 168. Dig out your old waist belt – They’re back, they’re big and they’re cinching everything from pretty dresses to oversized coats. Look out for extra lace-up or leatherwork detailing, like these at Lanvin.
10 of 169. Go charity shopping for tees – This illustrated Loewe t-shirt designed by J W Anderson has more than a whiff of the 1970s about it, so we expect many a savvy shopper will soon be rifling around second hand stores for similar piped-hem versions.
11 of 1610. Pair pastels with power hues – The new pastel code requires some toughening up. Check out Miu Miu’s soft shades combined with punchy red and winter black for the most comprehensive example.
12 of 1611. Pull up your (sports) socks – White ankle socks + pretty shoes = spring’s biggest footwear fancy. See the dainty pairings at Rochas for inspiration.
13 of 1612. Fray your edges – Marques’Almeida’s raw denim is still selling like mad, but now there are other versions of these rough and ready hems (Like Sportmax’s checked, frayed-hem tailoring) taking shape on the runways.
14 of 1613. Pair PJ silks with faux fur – All the comfort of being home at Christmas, only applicable to the outside world! Insider’s favourite faux fur label Shrimps has now created pajamas (with specialists Poplin) and paired the two for a madcap but marvellous result.
15 of 1614. Practice bow-tying – There are loops, ribbons and bows galore on the S/S’15 runways, so you best start getting crafty. Wear them in your hair or artfully belt up a top like at Bottega Veneta.
16 of 1615. Chop off your trousers – The long short is staging a bid for a summer boom, so start getting acquainted with your knees and cut up a pair of worn-out pants. See J Crew and Dior for the best take on this tomboy trend.
Be gone fleecy pyjamas. So long super-snuggly slippers. There’s no time like the present to kick fashion’s New Year regime into action, and without excessive expenditure we’ve decoded 15 ways your wardrobe can style itself into 2015. Taking a cue from the runways whilst remembering that it is January and there’s only so much effort a girl can make, here is a list of tweaks that will start making a difference to your wardrobe from today. From rediscovering the big ol’ waist belt hiding in the depths of closets everywhere to a fresh way to power up pastels, your updated (and definitely easy peasy) look awaits. Scroll through the gallery to get going...