Relaxed Tailoring for Winter
Coat: McQ Alexander McQueen
Scarf: ASOS (similar)
Shirt: & Other Stories
Jeans: ASOS
Boots: Dr Martens
Most of my outfits at the moment seem to be a variation of lots of layers, and this is no different. As much as I'm a fan of big knitwear, that office central heating has me reaching for a number of lighter pieces more often than not - in this case, this means relaxed tailoring in the form of oversized shirt dresses, jeans, Chelsea boots and a big ass scarf.
Modern Classics with Thomas Sabo
Jumper: Uniqlo U
Trousers: Zara
Watch: c/o Thomas Sabo
Rings: c/o Thomas Sabo
As I've gotten older my appreciation for quality over quantity has grown too, in all aspects of life. At the age of 27 I've come to surround myself with a few wonderful friends rather than lots of average ones, I've realised that one bottle of exceptionally good wine is better than lots of whatever's cheapest in Tesco (that, and I can no longer handle the hangovers) and when it comes to buying new pieces for my wardrobe I only go for those that I know are going to last and I'll love for years to come.
This view may come from working in luxury fashion where I can see first-hand the value of buying into quality pieces rather than the throwaway fashion that increasingly dominates the British high street, or it may come from a desire to consume less and appreciate more. Either way, it's the modern, versatile classics that I'm drawn to again and again and the same applies to jewellery.
That's why the Thomas Sabo collection of stainless steel and silver watches and jewellery appeals to me so much. Clean, classic pieces that I know I can wear with oversized knitwear (like here), with an LBD come Christmas party season or with tailoring when I need to feel smart. I teamed up with the brand to pick some of my favourite pieces, with this men's watch from the Spirit Watches collection and these layered, chunky silver rings crying out to me most.
I love how big the
size of this watch face is without being too bulky, while mixing the larger
ring with a slightly more delicate one (this particular style is from the Together
by Thomas Sabo collection – look closely as you’ll see it says ‘Together
Forever’...perfect for an extra special Christmas gift) is a nice balance of
masculine meets feminine style (my favourite).
This post was sponsored by Thomas Sabo, all views and product choices my own
The New Camel Coat
Coat: Mango (sold out, similar here)
Bag: Zara (similar)
Jeans: ASOS
Trainers: Vans
I tend to buy a new camel coat pretty much every winter because, well, you can't beat it. This season though I've gone for something a little bit different with this oatmeal-coloured one from Mango (wild, right?) It's part of the brand's Committed Collection, which if you haven't looked at already, I urge you to immediately. It's full of masculine shapes, oversized beauties like this coat, and the quality is next level. Plus with 30% off for Black Friday, you really can't go wrong (thank me later).
Styling All Black for Winter
Coat: & Other Stories (similar)
Necklace: c/o A Weathered Penny
Top: COS
Trousers: COS
Boots: Dr Martens
Another week, another all-black outfit. This kind of look is pretty much my 'uniform': long lines, dark colours and a hint of masculine style, and you'll find me wearing a variation of this most days of the week. I do need something to break up the black though, which is where this necklace from A Weathered Penny comes in. It's simple (like the majority of my jewellery) but the delicateness of it adds a little bit of femininity and a touch of colour.
Autumn/Winter Jewellery With A Weathered Penny
Coat: McQ Alexander McQueen (similar)
Top: COS
Necklace: c/o A Weathered Penny
Trousers: COS (similar)
Shoes: Zara (similar)
I have a bit of a weird relationship with jewellery - sometimes I'm really into it and wear it on the daily, sometimes I'll go for weeks without wearing any at all. Being fully in the throes of autumn, I'm back in my jewellery phase to add a little something extra to my daily uniform of coats and knitwear, adding pieces here and there to usual neutrals.
I've recently teamed up with A Weathered Penny to style up some of their pieces, including this silver layered circles necklace. It's minimal enough that it still fits in with my pared-back aesthetic while still being intricate and design-led to be an interesting adornment.
I'll be sharing a few more of my favourite pieces from the jewellery brand throughout this season but check out a few of them now on my Instagram.
Autumn Whites
Sunglasses: ASOS (similar)
Coat: & Other Stories (similar)
Top: T by Alexander Wang
Trousers: Mango (similar)
Shoes: Zara
For the most part, my uniform consists of darker shades throughout autumn and winter but sometimes it's nice to break up the palette a little bit with crisper colours. Enter these white oversized trousers that I got for a snip in the Mango Outlet (...which I only just realised existed) and couldn't wait until next summer to wear, worn with a simple long-sleeved tee and black tailored coat for a little seasonally-appropriate extra.
The Belt Bag
Jumper: COS (similar)
Trousers: Zara (similar)
Bag: Zara (similar)
Trainers: Vans
The bum bag. I never thought I'd see the day when I actually owned and wore one (too many memories of dodgy tourist outfits when holidaying in France in the '90s) but I'm a fully fledged convert. This leather bum bag (or belt bag as I believe it's now called) is now one of my favourite accessories, thanks to its clean shape and the ability it gives me to go completely hands-free, just carrying the necessities.
Revisiting Autumnal Dressing
Jumper: ASOS
Trousers: Mango (similar)
Trainers: Vans
Now we're fully into October I'm all about that autumnal dressing again. The lightweight knits are starting to come out, as are some of last season's staples - like these high-waisted Mango trousers that I'm very much looking forward to carry on wearing over the next few months.
The Fail-safe Pieces
Coat: ASOS
Top: COS
Trousers: COS
Shoes: Zara
These are the fail-safe pieces I've been returning to again and again lately. Those relaxed yet slightly tailored shapes and cuts that are just about passable in the office but feel like an instant comfort blanket when I'm stumbling around at 6:30am trying to get ready while simultaneously trying not to wake the whole house up.
I've been struggling with the change of the seasons in the past few weeks. Those long dark nights and even darker mornings seem to have made me a lot more tired than usual, so reaching for those pieces that are essentially an extension of lounge wear is a pretty good compromise.