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It’s clear we’ve all reached peak ‘stuff’. Research by WRAP (the Waste and Resources Action Programme) shows the average UK adult owns 118 items of clothing, yet 26 per cent of them go unworn for over a year.
If your wardrobe is stuffed with clothes but you feel as though you have nothing to wear, you need new styling inspiration for your staples.
Blazers, loafers, denim or even your old faithful cashmere knit may feel staid, but a refresh is as simple as pairing them with an unexpected print, a contemporary coat, a checked skirt or even a pair of fashion-pack-approved socks.
Before you buy into this year’s trends, these are the four sartorial building blocks to covet and how you can style them a new lease of life.
THE GREY V-NECK
Far from boring, this hero knit is a front-row favourite. Wear over a white tee with jeans or, even better, with this season’s hottest skirt: the checked kilt.
THE NAVY BLAZER
Keep this endlessly versatile piece modern by making sure yours has an oversized fit. Layer with sharp shirting or a colour-pop knit.
THE STRAIGHT-LEG JEANS
The ‘jeans and a nice top’ combo is always fash-pack approved – this pussy-bow blouse and two-tone knit fit the bill.
THE SMART LOAFER
This timeless flat is enjoying a more streamlined silhouette. Team with classic trousers and, for a less formal feel, animal-print accessories.
