Trend of the Week: A clean slate for your wardrobe

Fri, 15 Jan, 2021 - 06:00

Annmarie O’Connor

Inspiration:

If ever there were a time to start with a sartorial blank canvas, it is now.

The ellipsis between clearing out the remnants of 2020 and replenishing our new season staples starts with palette cleansers – a neutral baseline of black, white, ecru and cream.

Fuss-free and trend proof, consider it a well-deserved pause before embracing the prospect of a lighter and brighter spring.

Short sleeve leather top, €250_ gathered leather skirt, €275, leather detail linen tote, €99, scrunched leather ballerinas, €135, Arket

THE EDIT:

Set the tone for 2021 with these closet keepers.

Iris & Ink ‘Bryony’ fluted crepe midi skirt, The Outnet, €138

Over-the-knee ‘Emilie’ boots, Stella McCartney, €895

Iris & Ink ‘Briggitte’ ribbed Merino wool-blend turtleneck sweater, The Outnet, €215

Iris & Ink ‘Echeveria’ two-tone ‘Cady’ midi dress, The Outnet, €133

Small leather bag, & Other Stories, €100

Long sleeve floral t-shirt, Arket, €39

Heeled linen boots, Arket, €190

Scrunched leather headband, Arket, €29

Belted wool cashmere coat, COS, €225

STYLE NOTES:

TONAL DRESSING: Marry different textures (think: leather, cashmere, linen) for a more polished finish.
QUALITY CONTROL: Monochrome can fall flat on cheap cuts and poor quality textiles. Look to the best your budget will allow.
THROW SOME SHADE: Swap traditional optic white for softer, complexion-enhancing pearl and ivory tones.
SOLE SISTER: Toughen up soft white separates with black tread-sole boots – a continuing trend for 2021.

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