She's a Lady: Ten ways to tune into ladylike fashion charm

An elegant upgrade from the preppy trend, it’s more about ladies-who-lunch than sorority sisters. 

This season, designers have fallen for the sophisticated charm of ladylike chic. 

An elegant upgrade from the preppy trend, it’s more about ladies-who-lunch than sorority sisters. 

Don’t be a lady in waiting. Instead, take a refined approach to sartorial girl power. 

Think of a denim midi skirt paired with spicy red patent kitten heels for a contemporary twist on everyday glamour.

GET THE LOOK:

A model walks the runway during the Christian Dior Womenswear Fall Winter 2023-2024 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on February 28, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)

Taking inspiration from the archives, Dior brings the ladylike New Look back into vogue.

CLASSIC HIT:

Dark Green Quilted Bag, €60, Fabulisa

Stick to classic accessories with a demure forest green bag for a mindful ladylike look, €60, Fabulisa.

NEW LOOK:

A-Line Denim Skirt, €150, COS

Give a ‘50s favourite a contemporary twist with this denim A-line midi skirt, €150, COS.

NIGHT GARDEN:

Floral Dress, €395, Cobbler's Lane

Take your look after dark with moody winter florals, €395, Cobbler’s Lane.

EMERALD CITY: 

Emerald Green Cocktail Ring, €89, Vogue X Crystals & Co

Introduce a touch of magic to your accessories with a timeless emerald ring, €89, Vogue X Crystals & Co.

TAKE A BOW:

Hair Bow, €26, Handmade by Rasa

Wrap up your look with a handmade embroidered bow, €26, Handmade By Rasa.

HOT STEPPER:

Red Patent Bow Sling Back, €53, River Island

Step out in killer style with these red patent kitten heels, €53, River Island.

PURLS OF WISDOM:

Pearl-Embellished Collared Knit, €45.95, Zara

Elevate a preppy knit to ladylike chic with a pearl-embellished collar, €45.99, Zara.

GLAM ROCK:

Rhinestone-Embellished Boucle Jacket, €54.99, H&M

Dial into the glamorous side of ladylike chic with a rhinestone trimmed jacket, €54.99, H&M.

CREAM PUFF:

Puff Sleeve Blouse, €38, Carol Byrne X Very

Sweeten your style with an ultra-feminine puff-sleeved blouse, €38, Carol Byrne X Very.