Wardrobe Update:
The Do-It-All Dress
The best wardrobe investments – and the ones most likely to go the distance – are those pieces that you can throw into any sartorial situation and know that you’ll look and feel great. Which is exactly where the do-it-all dress comes in. What precisely this holy grail of wardrobing looks like to you is going to depend on your personal style preferences, but this effortlessly chic Christopher Esber shirtdress ticks all the essential boxes: a silhouette that hits the sweet spot between relaxed and sexy, timeless and modern, and the versatility (quite literally thanks to its drawstring detailing) to slip into any mood, setting or season depending on the accessories and separates you pair it with. By day channel low-key quiet luxury by adding a flawless leather bag, elevated sandals, slides or flip flops and a trophy watch. Minimal silver hoops and just-directional-enough sunglasses will give your look a subtly cool spin and a silk scarf (knotted around your neck, wrist, head or bag as you see fit) is the ultimate summer finishing touch. After-dark you’ll want to nod to one of the season’s big-hitting trends and add a hint of sparkle courtesy of some embellished mules. Switch out your bag for something a little more striking and add an oversized blazer for extra polish – choose one in a neutral shade for a softer finish than your black go-to. And don’t forget a generous spritz of your favourite perfume; we love the sophisticated, musky fragrance of the Altra Profuture eau de parfum.
Words Emma Sells
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