MEAGHAN SMITH PERSONAL STYLIST

This is Bianca Jagger in 1986.

I like how she has made this somewhat masculine, utilitarian-style safari jacket look both interesting and feminine.

This is what I notice about her outfit…

She’s wearing a bold lipstick.

The jacket has been belted to cinch in the waist.

The sleeves of the jacket are rolled up – finishing right at the waist (highlighting it), exposing skin and bringing light to the overall look.

A few buttons have been left undone at the neck – again to show some skin/light and draw attention to her face.

It looks like the jacket has shoulder pads.

The bangles.

I’d wear it today – possibly swap to white bottoms though.

What do you think?

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A client trying on a navy coat asked my thoughts on wearing it with black.

I told her I think it’s good, provided you get the shoes right. (As well as a couple of other little things.) I always wear black shoes, and they’re generally patent leather (like in this photo) or suede.

The texture contrast makes the outfit choice look intentional – rather than like I didn’t have a black jacket to wear with the black pants, as demonstrated in this photo.

Another thing to notice in this photo is the buttons. If you’re only wearing one or two colors, shine, texture, and shape are important.

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Even though what Gwyneth is wearing here might look fairly simple and effortless, I can see that it’s intentional, harmonious and has been well thought out.

I broke it down in my Substack and explained what she’s doing, why it’s working, what wouldn’t have worked, and show you what you can take from it – even if it doesn’t excite you as a look, here.

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Whether it’s Target or Prada, anything you add should earn its place in your wardrobe.

For example, having four pairs of *black pants…

One that don’t fit properly.

One that the material’s awful – scratchy and pills easily.

One that you’ve had since you started working and now feel outdated,

and,

One that are a fancy designer, hand-me-down from your sister, but not at all your style.

…means essentially, you really don’t have any black pants you want to wear, or, maybe even can wear.

You’d be so much better off with one very good pair.

A reliable, versatile, hardworking, comfortable, feels-like-you pair that can take you to different occasions and possibly through different seasons.

*Black pants or white T-shirts, a navy blazer, a brown handbag, etc, etc.

BTW – Charlotte’s wearing something here that I have on the list in my Substack – ‘These Are The Things I’m Suggesting My Clients Update In Their Wardrobe For Autumn/Winter.’ You can read it here.

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