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
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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
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
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
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At Erdem, puffed sleeves were paired with silky scarves, doubling the fun up top.
Eye-Catching Accessories
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Longline necklaces + modern chandelier earrings = a win-win at JW Anderson and Tory Burch.
Gold Hardware
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
1 of 30Jonathan Simkhai, Cold Shoulder Cardigan, £360
2 of 30Monse, Two-tone cut-out wool-blend jumper, £990
3 of 30Paige, Raundi Cold Shoulder Turtleneck Sweater, £295
4 of 30Skin, Phoebe cutout cashmere turtleneck sweater, £235
5 of 30Warehouse, Ribbed Arm Cover And Square Neck Vest, WAS £45 NOW £33.75
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6 of 30Reformation, Basilica Cashmere Sweater, £215
7 of 30Operasport, Diana ivory ribbed wool-blend top, £295
8 of 30Aje, Vellum puff-sleeve top, £240
9 of 30BA&SH, Balea Knitted Jumper, £280
10 of 30Samsoe Samsoe, Mejse shirt, £95
11 of 30Iris & Ink, Greer gathered cotton-broadcloth wrap blouse, £85
12 of 30Arket, Frilled Shift Dress, WAS £69 NOW £35
13 of 3016 Arlington, Seymour point-collar leather shirt, £795
14 of 30Janashia at Cult Mia, White Shirt With Collar, £205
15 of 30Masterpeace at Koibird, Buttoned Detail Vest, £660
16 of 30Oroton, Silk Scarf Blouse, £379
17 of 30Rejina Pyo, Elliot Oversized Collar Shirt, £375
18 of 30Tory Burch, Voile-Trimmed Cotton Caftan, £474
19 of 30LeScarf, No.24 monogram-print silk scarf, £80
20 of 30Margaret Howell, Oversized Spot Scarf, £85
21 of 30Etro, Paisley Silk Scarf, £270
22 of 30& Other Stories, Striped Twill Scarf, £29
23 of 30Uterque, Double Pendant Earrings, £50
24 of 30Brinker & Eliza, Stargazer Y-Necklace, £127
25 of 30Dinosaur Designs, Brass Stone Necklace, £350
26 of 30Isabel Marant, Wild Fly drop-pendant earrings, £190
27 of 30Zara, Rigid Necklace With Pearls, £17.99
28 of 30Deborah Blyth, The Oceanus Cuff, £450
29 of 30Mango, Detachable hoop earrings, £29.99
30 of 30Mondo Mondo, Gold Tone Felt Ring, £125
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