There’s a huge fashion trend happening this season, yet you won’t spot it on a catwalk. This isn’t about colour or cut, nor a particular designer nor must-have label.
This season’s obsession is for ‘conscious consumption’ — buying less but better.
As consumers become more alarmed at the waste created by garment manufacture, so fashion retailers have responded with clothing designed to last across many seasons.
Meanwhile, resurrecting pieces you bought many years ago has become a big thing among editors at the international fashion shows.
For the spring/summer 2019 shows, I unearthed a 15-year-old tiered chiffon skirt by Cacharel and paired it with a two-year-old white shirt and new pair of mules. I got so many compliments and, for once, could say, ‘What, this old thing?’ and genuinely mean it.
Marie Claire's Editor-In-Chief Trish Halpin, shared advice for embracing the ‘conscious consumption’ trend. Pictured: Oversized trench, £99, top, £45, shorts, £49.50, trainers, £25, all marksandspencer.com
Nobody is suggesting you give up shopping entirely. The trick is to invest in pieces that work in more than one way with things you already own — and for more than one season.
To help you put this ‘conscious consumption’ into practice, here are the spring looks I believe will be working in my own wardrobe for years. I hope they work as hard for you . . .
The statement trench
Who doesn’t love a trench? Trouble is they can be a bit too classic. Dare I say, boring? My advice is to invest in this season’s trenchwith- a-twist. Look for something oversized like M&S’s version (right). Or try a colour other than beige. I particularly like this coral design (below) from Michael Kors at Neta-Porter (£295).
It’s worth stressing again that coral is always a good buy as it comes back season after season. I realise this trench isn’t cheap, but if you’re wearing it in ten years’ time it will have been worth it, and the beauty is that it works over a smart work dress just as well as with jeans.
Furthermore, you can even keep it going through autumn and winter’s colder days by layering a thin sleeveless puffa underneath.
The sculptural heel
Rather like a beautiful cocktail ring, stand-out heels never date and always lift a look.
Good news, then, that after seasons of flats and trainers being the hottest footwear choice, heels are a firm fashion fixture again.
But not just any old heels — pumps, sandals and mules are being propped up by round, geometric and sculptural heels in unexpected materials such as plastic, wood and metal. These Jacquemus heels (left) have caught my attention, as have the very similar mock croc ankle straps by Uterque (£120, uterque.com).
They’re sophisticated but eye-catching all at the same time, and low enough that you’ll actually be comfortable in them. I’ll be bringing these out season after season with an ankle-grazing trousers or a plain dress or skirt.
The power blazer
Fashion editors overuse the phrase, but it’s important: when you’re shopping, do try to think ‘capsule wardrobe’.
Opinions on what constitutes the perfect capsule vary, but I’d always include a power blazer and this season they’re everywhere so it’s a good time to invest.
I’ll be pairing the check double- breasted blazer from Whistles (£176, johnlewis.com) with black trousers, but if you prefer a plain blazer try Reiss (right) — you can add interest with a bright skirt.
The power blazer will carry on working for you at the weekend with faded jeans, a white T-shirt and you can even try ‘shoulder robing’ it over an evening dress. In terms of silhouette, make sure the shoulders are sharp and it’s double breasted.
The Sixties print blouse
It’s the decade that just keeps on giving — yes, mid-Sixties psychedelic swirls and retro florals are back once again.
The return, or should we say ‘re-return’, of this trend is nicely timed for the opening of the hotly awaited Mary Quant exhibition at the V&A (see our cover story), and a vibrant print blouse like this one from Tabitha Webb (right) is a good way to work the look into your wardrobe.
Zara also has an eyecatching top for a more reasonable £39.99 (zara.com). I often caution against adopting an era too enthusiastically, but in this case I would say go for it!
Pair your Sixties blouse with cropped trousers and square-toed pumps (ideally with a buckle on the front) to channel Catherine Deneuve in the iconic 1967 film Belle De Jour and you’ll look spot-on for 2019.
The co-ord
If this look doesn’t fit squarely into the new mood for conscious consumption, then I don’t know what does.
Not only will co-ordinated separates — or ‘co-ords’ as the fashion world likes to call a matching two-piece — save you time in working out what to throw on in the morning, but you can maximise the cost per wear by styling them separately too.
I love River Island’s geo print two-piece (left) and the cool kimono-style trouser suit from Zara (jacket £79.99, trousers £39.99 both from zara.com).
The top half can be worn as a jacket over a silky slip dress or as a belted top over jeans and heels.
Meanwhile, the slouchy trousers deserve a place in your holiday suitcase for a post-beach look with sandals and V-neck T-shirt.
Finally, matchy-matchy is back!
The prairie dress
This season’s new dress shape is so pretty and easy to wear, I guarantee you’ll be pulling it out of your wardrobe for summers to come.
First, there’s the shape — mid-length hemline, just enough sleeve and a gentle waistline to give a great shape to every figure.
Then there’s the pretty, feminine details like frills, sleeve ties and broderie anglais, which can be further accentuated with fine gold necklaces and rings. Rixo do some lovely dresses (right) and I particularly like the denim version, £69, by & Other Stories (stories.com).
I’d avoid full-on cowboy boots with this look (unless you’re prepared to risk barn dance enthusiasts asking you to dosey- doe) and opt for an ankle boot with a hint of western style. Zara’s are perfect.
The jumpsuit
If you aren’t already the proud owner of a jumpsuit, now’s the time to zip yourself into one. These one-piece fashion wonders will not be going away any time soon. This season we even saw the jumpsuit’s close cousin, the boiler suit, crop up in Holly Willoughby’s new M&S collection.
What’s the difference? A boiler suit has long sleeves and is a baggier, looser fit. If you want my advice, I’d stick with the jumpsuit.
Less likely to be confused with protective clothing, more universally flattering and available in myriad cuts (v-neck, bandeau topped, widelegged, cropped) as well as fabrics (denim, silk, linen) and prints (ditsy florals, spots and checks) — Nextand Boden (right) have fantastic selections.
If you are going to branch out into a boiler, then keep it feminine. Take a look at the muted pink corduroy number £65, from Topshop. Nobody will be mistaking this for painter’s overalls.
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This season’s obsession is for ‘conscious consumption’ — buying less but better.
As consumers become more alarmed at the waste cre...
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