Jolt old jumpers back into life with this effortless French styling trick
Guess what: the French did not invent the French tuck – which, in case you didn’t know, is a technique I’m deploying here. Neither did they invent…
The cardigan is officially cool again – and these are the best to buy
The cardigan is something we all have in the back of our wardrobes, but many of us will be lost on how to wear them. They’ve been…
Five of the best high-street brands for fitness gear
Pictured: fleece jacket, £24.99, H&M; right, water repellent trousers, £39.99, H&M. Stella also loves: seamless sports top, £17.99, cycling shorts, £12,99, drawstring rucksack, £39.99 and trainers, £34.99,…
Why a 2-in-1 dress could be the most useful purchase you make this season
Bethan wears a 2-in-1 dress, £131, AllSaints; boots, Bethan’s own While AllSaints is currently the only store selling the whole package, it’s very easy to build up…
The smart way to shop sustainably
According to the new ‘laws’, everything I’m wearing in this picture is sustainable. No smugness here. Dressing sustainably is a bit like practising safe sex – open…
‘Help me find a blazer that will make me look sophisicated’
It’s time to rediscover your fashion confidence and dip your toe back into something braver. In our Wardrobe Whisperer column, our team will find a solution for every…
How my grandpa’s overalls became an unlikely style hero
I found my late grandfather’s overalls tucked at the back of the wardrobe. They’d been rescued when we cleared his house after he died in 2015, used…
How to master casual-luxe this Twixmas
As I type, yet another email has landed alerting me to skyrocketing sales of loungewear in the wake of the spread of the new coronavirus variant. I…
The best novelty knits to wear for Christmas Jumper Day – and beyond
Bethan wears a recycled hand-knit jumper, £845, Joseph; maternity jeans, £200, 7 For All Mankind; boots and shirt, Bethan’s own Here, I’m wearing the ultimate-indulgence version of…
Why the cocktail knit is your hero piece this party season
Fashion comes up with some gems, doesn’t it? Cocktail knits sound like something out of a 1950s edition of Harper’s, or the forthcoming Downton Abbey extravaganza. When…
Seven easy ways to glam up your workwear for Christmas parties
Model wears a waistcoat, £65, & Other Stories; recycled nylon skirt, £787, NYNNE; leather bag, £1,000, Loewe If in doubt go for black. Choose pieces with texture…
Party like it’s 2021! How to have your most stylish festive season in years
1. Velvet blazer, £69 and trousers, £35, M&S; 2. Velvet blazer, £745 and trousers, £436, Frame Why buy when you can rent? Renting has become big news…
‘Is it possible to wear sequins and feel like a grown up?’
It’s been the year style has been put on ice in favour of track suit pants and slippers. But now it’s time to rediscover your fashion confidence…
Why a novelty knit isn’t just for Christmas
Bethan wears a recycled hand-knit jumper, £845, Joseph; maternity jeans, £200, 7 For All Mankind; boots and shirt, Bethan’s own Here, I’m wearing the ultimate-indulgence version of…
Your 6-piece capsule wardrobe for surviving the cold snap in style
Tweed and down reversible coat, £489, uk.maje.com The thing about a classic Nylon padded jacket is that, while it’s undoubtedly the warmest option out there, it doesn’t…
This year’s must-have Christmas party dresses – and how to wear them
Celeste velvet dress, £495, Mary Benson. Boots, £1,125, Jimmy Choo You only really need one ‘wow’ party dress as the season is quite short and this green…
This year’s must-have festive dresses – and how to wear them
Celeste velvet dress, £495, Mary Benson. Boots, £1,125, Jimmy Choo You only really need one ‘wow’ party dress as the season is quite short and this green…