At Home With Lorraine Kelly 2017 - 70
▲ 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 .11 o 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 12 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 13 '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 14 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 15 ONE STYLE AND SIZE FITS ALL 16 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 10 TO LOOK STYLISH YOU HAVE TO SCRIMP ON COMFORT