Writer: Nicholas Francis Photography credit: Tyrone Noble Photography
GrooMinG and style
Wardrobe I n celebration of Women’s Month we caught up with local rising fashion designer Stacey Tobin to talk about all things fashion.
A graduate of the Design School Southern Africa with a BA degree in
Fashion Design and Marketing, Tobin went on to start her very own fashion label, Miss Boss Couture.
“Big trends this season are oversized coats and trench coats, faux fur gilets and jackets. Burgundy or ‘masala pantone’ is all the rage right now,” she shares. We asked Tobin what are the staple items that all women and men should have in their closets?
Basic shift dress A shift dress is great for all shapes and sizes. Wear a pair of thick black stockings and ankle boots with a blazer to work for that corporate look, and after hours lose the blazer and add some chunky accessories for a night out.
White shirt A basic fitted white shirt is an item you can keep for years to come. Great for a professional, clean-cut look. Tuck your shirt into a high waist skirt or black skinny-tailored pants for a classy sexy look or pair the white shirt with a fitted pair of jeans and stiletto heel.
Little black dress (LBD) A black cocktail dress is an essential. Invest
Pencil skirt
in a LBD, this way you
Every girl needs a pencil skirt in her closet and
will always be ready for
there are many to choose from – high waist,
a night out as well as a
midis and minis. My favourite is the body-con
business cocktail party.
midi skirt. This has a timeless sexy yet classy look and can be styled in various ways
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Public Sector Manager • August 2015