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▲ FA S H I O N

ras and ants are where your out t
preparation begins. The fabric should feel
good against your skin, so nothing irritates.
It sets the tone for the continuation to
outerwear - if you don't start well, you
are more likely to feel underwhelmed
with the na icture. JP

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BLACK IS ALWAYS
A SOLUTION
It's constantly been a go-to colour,
especially for eveningwear. That's not to say
a little black dress isn't something to
have in your wardrobe, but for
some it can be draining on
your skin tone. Try navy
as an alternative as it's
easier to accessorise. BM

em a e ns

THE EYE TAKES
LONGER TO TRAVEL
ACROSS PATTERNED
FABRICS, MAKING
THE BODY SEEM
LARGER.**

LORRAINE
SAYS

NAVY AND BLACK TOGETHER - REALLY?!

Yes, yes, yes! They say blue and green should never be
seen but navy and b ack is a de nite green ight in y
book. This colour combination screams 'super chic', so why ignore
this cool and modern look? CZ
Another combination that looks ridiculously chic is brown
and black. Many top designers mix these colours and have
done or any years roving a si
e yet c assic ook offers
total sophistication. MH

'I ignore all
the rules!
Blue and
black look
really classy
together, and
horizontal
stripes can
work too. My
friend and
stylist Mark
Heyes always
encourages
me to
experiment.
I've never
been a slave
to fashion;
as you
get older,
find your
own style.

ALWAYS MATCH YOUR ACCESSORIES AND SHOES

ou certain y don t have to atch your accessories with the co our in your out t. t
can actually make it look like you've tried too hard, which is what you want to avoid!
Opt for jewellery in gold, silver or rose gold that will go with everything (and doesn't take much
thinking about . his is a so er ect or those o us who nd accessorising a hard thing to do. MA

JACKET
£29.99,
ZARA

DON'T WEAR

So apparently, wearing
vibrant and bold clothing can make
you look older. This is certainly
not true! Unless you're brave enough
to u off an a -over uchsia ink
ensemble, why not work a brightly
coloured jacket with a pair of jeans
and a neutral coloured handbag
into your everyday wardrobe? BM

ONE STYLE AND
SIZE FITS ALL

MIXING PRINTS
IS A NO-NO

When it comes to
underwear, what you are in one
brand a er a easure ay vary
in another brand. Where bras are
concerned, there is no average, there
is no defacto sizing you can rely on,
there is only the uniqueness of you! JP

'You can't mix stripes and
spots,' I hear you shout, says Chantelle.
Expel this myth right now, as mixing
prints is one of the most popular
fashion trends around on the high
street, runways and style pages right
now - welcome to street style at
its best! To succeed with this
look, combine the patterns with
a complementary block colour.
Clashing polar opposite designs
in terms of curvy versus straight
prints will help create that
all-important balance. CZ
Martine's advice is keep the number
o rints to two in your out t you
want to be sassy, not brashy! If you're
new to clashing prints, why not start by
wearing a stripe shirt with a polka-dot
pussy bow and block colour bottoms?
oon your con dence wi bui d and
you can experiment more. MA
Some people may be nervous about
clashing prints, but a great way to
achieve this look is to choose prints
that have at least one matching
colour in them, so it's not a complete
mishmash of styles. MH

WORDS: NATASHA HENSON, IMAGES: SHUTTERSTOCK, SOURCES: *RESEARCH BY PERCEPTION EXPERT PETER THOMPSON OF THE UNIVERSITY OF YORK
**MIND WHAT YOU WEAR: THE PSYCHOLOGY OF FASHION, FOR STOCKISTS: SEE PG 345

TO LOOK STYLISH
YOU HAVE TO SCRIMP
ON COMFORT

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