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Ten of the best stripy dresses
ByA.F.You know when they tell you never to wear anything with horizontal stripes? Well we’re like, whatever. Stripes can show off patterns and colours beautifully and it’s as classic as they come. After all, it’s not just the pattern of your outfit that shapes your form, it’s also the cut. That’s why stripes can be as flattering as any other pattern – when it’s used the right way. Don’t believe us? We’ve picked ten dresses which we think you’ll simply fall in love with. Tell if you’re not impressed but we say power to the stripe. Coloured stripe linen-blend drop-skirt dress from Paul Smith Priced at £785. Available from Paul…
Accessories pick: Gold galaxy lapis lazuli quartz ring from Andrea Fohrman
ByA.F.What? Gold galaxy lapis lazuli quartz ring from Andrea Fohrman. Priced at £2,990. Where? Available online from Liberty London
Accessories pick: Ultraviolet leather boots from Geox
Who? Geox What? Finding winter shoes that look good always feels near impossible but we think we’ve found something close with the Ultraviolet boots from Geox. With a slight heel and calf-flattering form, it promises to keep “morales high on the coldest day”. It would be hard to argue with that. Priced at £175. When? Available now Where? Available online from Geox How? Buy now from Geox
Fashion pick: Perrin bag from Hobbs
Who? Hobbs What? Check out Hobbs’ striking Perrin bag, available in deep red or bold orange. The quilted detail is flanked by soft Italian leather. It’s smart enough to dress up but the gentle slouch is also perfect for dressing down. Priced at £229. When? Available now Where? Available online from Hobbs How? Buy now from Hobbs
Ten of the best maxi dresses
ByA.F.Let’s talk maxi dresses; specifically, maxi dresses for dressing up. We’ll be up front – we love maxi dresses for dressing up. We’ve seen casual versions up and down the high street for the last few years but we think their place at cocktail parties, posh dinners and nights out on the town have been seriously down-played. Why? Well we love that it’s effortlessly elegant and demure, without needing to look like a ballgown. It can be tight or lose fitting and there’s a whole lot of fabric for patterns to play with. What’s more, you’ll never fall foul of the “knee-length” rules or have to worry about being under…
Fashion pick: Rio dual tone dress from Reiss
Who? Reiss What? Power up with this dual toned Rio dress from Reiss, a statement office-friendly piece that will also easily carry into the night. The bronze embellishment really helps to highlight the details while the two colours provide subtle contrast. It’s pastel colours are feminine but also move you to the autumn. Priced at £179. When? Available now Where? Available online from Reiss How? Buy now from Reiss
