Who? Radley
What? Backpacks are in and we love this apples and pears design from Radley. Inspired by a London cockney rhyming slang, it’s fun but also stylish enough to be used for work. Inside, there’s a zipped pocket as well as separate compartments for your phone and pens. Priced at £79.
When? Available now
Where? Available online from Radley
How? Buy now from Radley
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…
Who? Monsoon What? Become a stunning Grecian beauty with this Isobella white maxi dress from Monsoon. This show piece features intricate hand embellishment to cinch the waist and floor-length pleats to accentuate the waist. Stylish and simple, it will become a wardrobe favourite. Priced at £119. When? Available now Where? Available online from Monsoon How? Buy now from Monsoon
Who? Hobbs What? Inspired by the oak leaf embroidery on an early 20th Century ornamental jacket in the Royal Archives, this stunning modern creation from Hobbs is the perfect way to highlight a simple dress. It’s also simple enough to work for the office too. Priced at £69. Matching oak leaf earrings are also available. When? Available now Where? Available online from Hobbs How? Buy now from Hobbs
Who? Victoria and Albert Museum What? Learn about British textile design and fashion from 1750 to today at V&A’s “Patterns of Fashion” gallery talk. Led by the museum’s fashion curator Jenny Lister, the talk uses V&A’s permanent collection to demonstrate how fashion has changed. The talk is free. When? 1pm, 4th of February Where? Cromwell Road, London SW7 2RL How? See website for more information: www.vam.ac.uk
Jumpsuits have been in and out of fashion since the 60s and right now they are very much in. Structured, streamlined and easy to dress up or down, they’re the perfect day to night outfit. And they are almost never plain. If that sounds good then get thee to the checkout for here are a few jumpsuits that fit the bill. Lace top two tone jumpsuit from Little Mistress Priced at £62. Available from House of Fraser “Cold Shoulder” jumpsuit from Love Priced at £45. Available from Topshop Bow-embellished satin and crepe jumpsuit from Lanvin Priced at £2,430. Available from matchesfashion.com Chevron wide leg bandeau jumpsuit from M&S Collection Priced…
Who? Coast What? The Surana dress, with its subtle pleating and gentle tailoring, is great for flattering the figure while at the same time staying demure. We love the way the almost-sheer fabric hugs your legs, giving a sense of mystery. Priced at £159. When? Available now Where? Available online from Coast and House of Fraser How? Buy now from Coast and House of Fraser
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