Wardrobe Staples
LITTLE BLACK DRESS
Litle Black Dress is one of the most versatile items a woman can own. In fact I know many women who invest in one or two good quality black dresses and then go on to create countless different looks for day and evening with clever use of accessories and shoes. Each time they wear the dress, it looks like a completely different outfit.
For those who cannot wear black to their face, no problem, the clever use of accessories will camouflage that.
When an older woman wears a little black dress, she is making an enduring style statement and placing herself in a roll call of the world’s most stylish women: Jackie O, Marlene Dietrich and Grace Kelly.
Wear this season‘s lovely lace sleeves and chiffon sleeves to cover one of those problem areas many of us have: the upper arm.
THE WHITE SHIRT
Where on earth would we be without the faithful white shirt? There are many styles that work brilliantly with a white shirt. Classis white shirt and denims – this look has defined all trends and yet manages to combine casual and sexy. Don’t ignore blouses with elegant details such as bows, belts and this Spring/Summer lace.
A white shirt looks amazing under a sleeveless black dress, black trousers, suits, jackets and coats. The list is endless. Change the look every day with jewellery and scarves. Of course, women of a certain age find it invaluable to camouflage a less than perfect neck; think Kate Moss, Kate Hudson and Marlene Dietrich.
BLACK TROUSERS
Black Trousers are right there on the fashion radar again and should be top of your wish-list. Slim, cropped, peg or flared – anything goes – just work that silhouette with a lady-like blouse and cinched-in waist.
WHITE TROUSERS
No woman’s Spring/Summer wardrobe should be without a well cut pair of white trousers. Linen, cotton, denim…straight or wide legged, you can be sure to get endless wear throughout the season