MEAGHAN SMITH PERSONAL STYLIST

This jumper’s been in my wardrobe for 37 years. My Nan knitted it for me when I was 19.

The last couple of winters I haven’t worn it – but because it’s one of my favourite things, I wanted to try and work out why I wasn’t reaching for it.

When I tried it with my white jeans I realised what it was straight away.

In the past I’ve always worn it with black skinny jeans, or black leggings or jodhpurs. And I don’t wear any of them anymore.

When I wear it with black bottoms – particularly skinny ones – I don’t notice how long the jumper is. But when I wear it with blue or white denim, it feels too long for me. (I also don’t like where it finishes on my leg)

So… I tried cropping it by tucking some of the jumper into the waistband of my jeans. i.e. it’s not tucked into my jeans creating bulk on my tummy. I’m much happier with it this way.

I believe you can also buy bands you can put around your middle to tuck the knit up and into. And you can also tuck a knit/top up into your bra. I’m not sure how comfortable that would be though.

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This is one of my favourite street style looks from the couture shows in Paris last week.

It’s not necessarily something I’d wear, but I’m still very inspired by it.

What I noticed and liked about it is…

I like that she chose a white bag (Working with the white in her dress, obviously) – keeping the look light. She could have gone for black, but it would have made the outfit darker.

The gold on the bag works with the gold in the dress, as well as the gold in her glasses and her tiny hoop earrings.

I like that she only wore minimal subtle jewellery, given a lot is already going on in the outfit.

I loved the pop of red on her nails.

Rather than just any old notepad, she’s chosen one that works with her outfit.

What I think is really clever is how the “m” in the “miu miu” on her glasses mimics the shape of the print on her dress.

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HOW TO MAKE YOUR WEEKDAY DRESSING EASIER AND QUICKER.

Plan on the weekend.

If I have an upcoming big week, I’ll look at my diary to see what I’m doing and put some outfits together. (Usually Sunday afternoon.)

Sometimes it’s just a quick 15 or 20 minutes, where I throw a few combinations together on the bed. And other times, like today, I might play around in my wardrobe for a while, and see what I can come up with.

Along the way, I’ll take photos which I’ll save on my phone.

Apart from saving you time and energy, it’ll encourage you to wear more of your clothes and make the most of your wardrobe.

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What goes around comes around…

This (above) is Catherine Deneuve, in 1965.

Below is the Mary Jane today.

Very similar isn’t it?

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