At this stage, I'm sure we are all sick of Zoom calls. The novelty has worn off and it's just not the same as being in the pub with your friends. But maybe a jazzy earring? A pop of colour? Maybe that could inject some fun and make it a real occasion? Here are this season's takes on the way to dress from the waist-up. We give full permission to continue wearing sweatpants on your bottom half, of course...
Attention-Seeking Sleeves
![Alexander-mcqueen](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/6026/a993/e176/d00d/1420/40d0/ALEXANDER%20MCQUEEN%20(1024_Height.jpg).jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
For SS21, sleeves once again swelled to elegant puff proportions — the kind you might once have seen on Nell Gwyn, the 17th century actress who wooed Charles II. One woman’s portrait frame is another’s laptop screen...
Say-Something Knits
![Peter-do](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/6025/2590/05d8/eac9/f986/043d/peter%20do%20DSC00843.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
It’s still chilly outside, which means jumpers and cardigans are essential. Turn up the heat by opting for woollies that have wow-factor. Cut-outs, and strikingly shaped necklines, are what you'll want to look for now.
New Collars
![patou](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/6026/aa01/73e8/2b39/ffaa/67dd/patou-new-season-necklines.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
The frilled collar had a stellar year in 2020, but 2021’s version is slightly more sailorish. Seek out styles that are exaggerated and style with an understated cashmere jumper.
Silk Scarves
At Erdem, puffed sleeves were paired with silky scarves, doubling the fun up top.
Eye-Catching Accessories
![tory-burch](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/6026/aa31/4ef6/302c/923a/5d02/TB_SS21_LOOKBOOK_CROPPED_3%20(1024_Height.jpg).jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Longline necklaces + modern chandelier earrings = a win-win at JW Anderson and Tory Burch.
Gold Hardware
![Chloe-ss21](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/6025/2554/e176/d06e/0f20/2fdb/chloe_FIO0537.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Gold accoutrements, in organic shapes, were all that was needed to offset the cut-out knits at Chloé.
Got it? Now, shop it.
SHOP: New Season, New Necklines (Same Zoom):
SHOP: NEW NECKLINES
![Jonathan Simkhai, Cold Shoulder Cardigan, £360](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/6025/1f0c/1260/fa43/bb94/e751/Jonathan%20Simkhai%20-%20Cut%20out%20cold%20shoulder%20cardigan%20-%20Ochre%20-%20%C2%A3360.jpeg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Jonathan Simkhai, Cold Shoulder Cardigan, £360
![Monse, Two-tone cut-out wool-blend jumper, £990](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/6025/1f13/1260/fa26/7c94/e752/MONSE%20at%20Harvey%20Nichols836936_navy_and_other_1.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Monse, Two-tone cut-out wool-blend jumper, £990
![Paige, Raundi Cold Shoulder Turtleneck Sweater, £295](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/6025/1f2d/1260/fa62/4e94/e754/PAIGE%20Raundi%20Cold%20Shoulder%20Turtleneck%20Sweater%20%C2%A3295.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Paige, Raundi Cold Shoulder Turtleneck Sweater, £295
![Skin, Phoebe cutout cashmere turtleneck sweater, £235](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/6025/1f40/e176/d027/0d20/2f4d/SKIN%20at%20Net%201288711_in.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Skin, Phoebe cutout cashmere turtleneck sweater, £235
![Warehouse, Ribbed Arm Cover And Square Neck Vest, WAS £45 NOW £33.75](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/6025/1f4c/e176/d04a/a020/2f4e/warehouse%20-%20oatmeal-ribbed-arm-cover-and-square-neck-vest%20-%20%C2%A345.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Warehouse, Ribbed Arm Cover And Square Neck Vest, WAS £45 NOW £33.75
![Reformation, Basilica Cashmere Sweater, £215](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/6025/1fb5/4ef6/3044/d43a/49b8/Reformation%20%20(2).jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Reformation, Basilica Cashmere Sweater, £215
![Operasport, Diana ivory ribbed wool-blend top, £295](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/6025/1fbc/4ef6/309e/753a/49bb/Operasport%20at%20Harvey%20Nichols%20839141_ivory_1.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Operasport, Diana ivory ribbed wool-blend top, £295
![Aje, Vellum puff-sleeve top, £240](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/6025/2003/1260/fa4c/2b94/e76d/Aje%20at%20MATCHESFASHION.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Aje, Vellum puff-sleeve top, £240
![BA&SH top](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/6025/200f/4ef6/30e0/e13a/49c5/ba&%20sh%20-%20Balea%20Jumper%20-%20%C2%A3265%20-%201E21BALE_OCRE_N1.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
BA&SH, Balea Knitted Jumper, £280
![Samsoe Samsoe, Mejse shirt, £95](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/6025/201f/73e8/2b3c/71aa/559d/samsoe%20samsoe%20Mejse%20shirt%2012771%20-%20Dusty%20Blue%20-%201.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Samsoe Samsoe, Mejse shirt, £95
![Iris & Ink, Greer gathered cotton-broadcloth wrap blouse, £85](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/6025/203f/73e8/2b53/aaaa/55a6/THE%20OUTNET%20-%20IRIS%20&%20INK%20-%20%C2%A385.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Iris & Ink, Greer gathered cotton-broadcloth wrap blouse, £85
![Arket, Frilled Shift Dress, WAS £69 NOW £35](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/6025/204f/e176/d049/5420/2f74/Arket%20Frilled%20Shift%20Dress.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Arket, Frilled Shift Dress, WAS £69 NOW £35
![llar leather shirt, £795](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/6025/20df/e176/d02b/a920/2f80/16%20Arlington%20at%20MATCHESFASHION.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
16 Arlington, Seymour point-collar leather shirt, £795
![Janashia at Cult Mia, White Shirt With Collar, £205](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/6025/20e6/73e8/2b38/abaa/55b2/CULT%20MAIA.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Janashia at Cult Mia, White Shirt With Collar, £205
![Masterpeace at Koibird, Buttoned Detail Vest, £660](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/6025/20ec/05d8/ea3a/8c86/03da/MASTERPEACE%20VEST%20WHITE,%20%C2%A3660.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Masterpeace at Koibird, Buttoned Detail Vest, £660
![Oroton, Silk Scarf Blouse, £379](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/6025/20ee/4ef6/3019/483a/49df/OROTON.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Oroton, Silk Scarf Blouse, £379
![Rejina Pyo, Elliot Oversized Collar Shirt, £375](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/6025/20f8/e176/d015/ca20/2f84/Rejina%20Pyo%20Elliot%20Oversized%20Collar%20Shirt%20%C2%A3375%20.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Rejina Pyo, Elliot Oversized Collar Shirt, £375
![Tory Burch, Voile-Trimmed Cotton Caftan, £474](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/6025/210a/1260/fa68/e994/e784/TORY%20BURCH%20TB%20Cotton%20Voile%20Tunic%2081155%20in%20New%20Ivory.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Tory Burch, Voile-Trimmed Cotton Caftan, £474
![LeScarf, No.24 monogram-print silk scarf, £80](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/6025/21be/e176/d02f/3620/2f8f/LE%20SCARF%20matchesfashion_lescarf_no_24.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
LeScarf, No.24 monogram-print silk scarf, £80
Margaret Howell, Oversized Spot Scarf, £85
Etro, Paisley Silk Scarf, £270
& Other Stories, Striped Twill Scarf, £29
![Uterque, Double Pendant Earrings, £50](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/6025/21d0/73e8/2b54/86aa/55ca/UTERQUE%20DOUBLE%20PENDANT%20EARRINGS%20%20%C2%A350.00.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Uterque, Double Pendant Earrings, £50
![Brinker & Eliza, Stargazer Y-Necklace, £127](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/6025/21d1/e176/d0b6/6020/2f91/BRINKER%20&%20ELIZA%20at%20MODA.png?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Brinker & Eliza, Stargazer Y-Necklace, £127
![Dinosaur Designs, Brass Stone Necklace, £350](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/6025/21d1/e176/d04d/2620/2f92/dinosaur_designs_jewellery_resin_stone_necklace_15_december_2016_010.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Dinosaur Designs, Brass Stone Necklace, £350
![Isabel Marant, Wild Fly drop-pendant earrings, £190](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/6025/21d1/05d8/ea60/8486/03ee/Isabel%20Marant%20at%20MATCHESFASHION.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Isabel Marant, Wild Fly drop-pendant earrings, £190
![Zara, Rigid Necklace With Pearls, £17.99](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/6025/21f9/73e8/2b27/dcaa/55ce/ZARA%20RIGID%20NECKLACE%20WITH%20NATURAL%20PEARLS%20%20%C2%A317.99.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Zara, Rigid Necklace With Pearls, £17.99
![Deborah Blyth, The Oceanus Cuff, £450](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/6025/21f9/73e8/2b7c/6aaa/55cf/DEBORAH%20BLYTH%20Oceanus%20Cuff%20.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Deborah Blyth, The Oceanus Cuff, £450
![Mango, Detachable hoop earrings, £29.99](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/6025/21f9/1260/fa3a/9e94/e79c/Mango%20Detachable%20hoop%20earrings%20%C2%A329.99.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Mango, Detachable hoop earrings, £29.99
![Mondo Mondo, Gold Tone Felt Ring, £125](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/6025/2201/73e8/2b30/cdaa/55d0/Mondo%20Mondo%20Gold%20Tone%20Felt%20Ring%20%C2%A3125.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Mondo Mondo, Gold Tone Felt Ring, £125
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