fashion I recognise, increasingly, how versatile and appropriate they are for those desperate jeans-and-a-nice-top outfit searches. They tend to perfectly teeter on that fine line between sexy and elegant, and can easily be paired with a smart Easy blazer and some court heels for a enough to particularly fancy affair.
Floral Embroidered Checked Shirt TOPSHOP £29.00
dress up, but also seamlessly compatible with a more alternative style.
On the other end of the spectrum, a flannel shirt, (or any shirt, for that matter) as unappealing as it may sound, doesn’t always have to look like you’ve just come from mucking out a stable. Aside from looking fantastic when tucked into a pair of high-waisted jeans, I find that they also give you a slight edge when it comes to accessorising; easy enough to dress up, but also seamlessly compatible with a more alternative style, as opposed to the restrictions placed upon you by an overwhelmingly feminine blouse. I’ve recently taken to wearing a flannel shirt with embroidered flowers detailing, buttoning it down as much as I dare, and pairing it with a delicate lariat necklace for that extra girly and glam touch. I love flannel shirts on guys too. They make for a perfect alternative to your standard Fridaynight shirt, fellas.
ASOS FARLEIGH High Waist Slim Mom Jeans in Mint Green ASOS £32.00
Wrap Top With Ruffle and Lace ASOS £32.00
But what about the jeans, you may ask? Well, the answer is, any pair of jeans will work! From high-waisted black skinnies, to ripped and studded, to colourful mom jeans, literally any will do! According to ASOS, though, we should be keeping an eye on “dark indigo washes, stitch detailing, polka dots and ice-cream hues.” When I’m presented with a slightly more than casual affair, my natural inclination is to assume that a pair of jeans wouldn’t be appropriate, but when paired with a smart top, some accessories and a good pair of shoes, jeans suddenly become the perfect balance to an otherwise dressy look. The high-street has some gorgeous blouses on offer; pieces that are not only fab for after-work drinks, but also a We should nice lunch, a baptism, you name be keeping it! It’s amazing how a simple an eye on blouse can take your outfit up a “dark indigo notch to become one that is able washes, to transcend occasion.
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Whether it’s a simple button detailing, down blouse, a checked shirt or polka dots bodysuit, or even a cropped tee, and pairing a top with a great pair of ice-cream jeans should never have to be hues.” stressful. Embrace it fully, and opt for more daring options that you wouldn’t usually consider trying. You’ll find it can actually be quite fun! 74
Button Down Blouse TOPSHOP £26.00
Bershka Skinny High Waist Jean ASOS £21.99
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