Weekend by MaxMara Niagara Blouse, Ivory

Today finds me planning a little capsule wardrobe for a regular client coming soon for a Spring Update. As a professional who requires expensive suits for her corporate image, I like to her to be able to get maximum use out of them, by enabling her to

utilise them effectively.

The Reiss Assuro zip front tailored jacket in black is a collarless long sleeved blazer. With its sharply tailored style that fastens to the front with a concealed zip, it also has a contrast grosgrain trim to the placket and welt pockets and the mini zips to the cuffs add a contemporary nod. Team with Reiss Paris slim leg trousers with tapered ankles for a stylish but professional look and finally the Niagara blouse by Weekend Maxmara is a pretty blouse with pleat detailing along the neckline that adds a feminine touch.

From desk to dinner, merely swop jackets for the Ted Baker Noira Cropped Boucle Biker Jacket which is fashioned in a fabulous high impact lemon with boucle styling and an exposed contrast zip fastening. Finally kick off your Whistles Sandie Black court shoes, in favour of Dolphin - effortlessly chic stilettos from Dune and create ultimate impact with these two part court shoes with their reptile skin effect closed back and embrace the 'New Minimalist' trend into the bargain.

Friday night is girl's out night, so burst into colour with the Ted Baker Tiina Rose on Canvas Print Trousers. These directional trousers boast a contrast black waistband and sides that not only looks fabulous with the Reiss Assuro jacket, but stunning with the Ted Baker Noira lemon Biker Jacket and Hobbs Black Elise Shell top which marries beautifully with the drama. Grab the your Whistles Sandie suede courts from under your desk, grab your understated little clutch Elite clutch bag by Dune, and take centre stage. Work those clothes!

Sunday takes you to the wedding of a family friend, so with your Reiss black trousers, and the Hobbs Black Elise top, all it requires is to add the stunning cut work lace coat by East. Overcoats are enjoying a revival, and this is stunning investment crafted in exquisite lace with scalloped edges. Highlighted over the black trousers and top, or any block colour, you will love this timeless piece for years. A dramatic outfit such as this, calls for head wear to make an entrance. Look no further than the John Lewis Oli. This simply beautiful sculptural occasion hat has an elegant and demure disposition. Boasting a wide brim that is upturned at the side, and finished off with a beautiful bow with ivory coloured trimmings, you will no doubt turn a few heads yourself. And the final magic would be a white cultured river pearl teardrop necklace. Whistles shoes and Dune bag as before, and here comes the best dressed guest….

So if you want to a personal stylist to create a capsule wardrobe for you, and to take your corporate clothes out to play and make them work for their money, call for your free appointment.

Dorothy
Personal Stylist
John Lewis Cambridge.