Nine pieces for your wardrobe inspired by crafts like crochet and embroidery

Annmarie O'Connor shares ways to wear craft-inspired details

I like to get the most out of my wardrobe but when it comes to summer, I always feel a bit cheated. Is it summer outside or is it just spring in a fancy glass with two olives and a twist? 

Investing in feather-light pieces feels cavalier unless a sun-soaked holiday is on the cards, so I defer instead to interchangeable staples that lend themselves to layering. Lately, things have changed. The seasonal craft trend has had a makeover.