Jess Cartner-Morley on fashion
My trick to looking polished but staying comfy? Secret pyjamas
Don’t get me wrong, traditional PJs with heels can be a very elegant look. But that’s way more effort than we are talking about here
Bikini or swimsuit? Choose whichever makes you feel like your best self
Ask yourself what you’d be comfortable in on the beach when shouting at the kids about suncream
Got a fear of shorts? It’s all about choosing the right shirt
It’s the year of the properly cut trouser – but a pair of smart shorts can carry you through the summer, whatever the setting
Dressing for a wedding? The rules have changed
Wearing a hat, avoiding white and dialling down the sexiness are no longer mandatory. Instead take inspiration from the bridal couple’s style cues
Dig out your off-the-shoulder peasant blouse: boho chic is back
How do we indulge a weakness for embroidered blouses and patchwork without looking cheesy? First, keep it modern
How to nail your festival outfit? First, ditch the fairy wings
Obviously you need to dress for dancing and good times – but have rain and mud covered, too
Why the chunky hiking sandal is this summer’s fashion choice
Don’t be put off by words such as ‘walking’, ‘backpacking’ and ‘tourist’ – this is a sandal you should take seriously
You thought nothing could beat the perfect summer dress? Think again
Cool, versatile and just that little bit smarter than a dress, the two-piece is this summer’s fashion hero
Yes, you can wear shorts to the office. But how?
Wearing shorts to work might seem like a tricky look to pull off. Here’s how to nail it
How to give the humble cardigan a sexy French Girl vibe
The actual cardi needn’t be fancy. The magic is in how you wear it and the attitude you bring
Wide jeans and a hoodie is a super-simple formula that works
The baggier leg shape is essential, so that the top and bottom halves mirror each other
All black is back – again. Here’s how to wear it in 2024
Think about the silhouette – black makes a caped sleeve or wide-legged trouser feel more wearable
The new power sleeve? It’s the one that isn’t there at all
Sleeveless knits work brilliantly over a sleeved dress or blouse – the conversation between the two pieces is where the magic happens
Ignore the fashion naysayers – you can still wear a floral dress for spring
It may not be groundbreaking, but a flowery frock is my go-to as the weather warms – so embrace this rite of spring in style
From a chic pillbox to a feathered cap, the personality hat is back
It may have practical benefits, but a personality hat is mostly for the vibes
Polished, but a bit off kilter: a grown-up tutu is surprisingly wearable
Tulle – paired with a t-shirt or jumper – shows you’ve made an effort while avoiding looking like everyone else in the room
Yes, rugby shirts are in fashion – just make it clear you’re wearing it that way
Forget the dodgy connotations: if it’s good enough for Chloë Sevigny, it’s good enough for the rest of us
Fashion is going through a golden age of understatement. And I’m all for it
What I want now are clothes that have a quiet confidence. Luckily, catwalks and front rows are full of them
Forget the plunging neckline – show some shoulder instead
A glimpse of clavicle and bare neck is intimate – and reminds us that we’re all flesh and blood
Trousers are now the main event, not the boring bottom half of your outfit
Waist-high, with pleats, and possibly a crease down the front: we’re aiming for Katharine Hepburn with a martini
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