GOK ON WHAT TO WEAR THIS SPRING
Telly fashion guru reveals how you can get the best out of the new season’s high street styles
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“When clothes don’t fit they make you feel bad about yourself. The simple rule is, if you haven’t worn something for three months, you should put it in a bag or store in another wardrobe. If you by the end of six months you still haven’t used any of those pieces, donate them to charity.” “There are so many pressures nowadays on women to look a certain way. Its awful – I really hate it,” Gok said. “Women should be cut a break and you should be able to wear what you want to wear.
“I see my role as saying, ‘If you like it, wear it and enjoy your life, but I can advise on how to wear it and make it suit you’.
“Also, fashion and style have no relation to age, so if you’re in your seventies and love Topshop, wear Topshop. “Every year there are thousands of designs, not to mention all the new trends, and it can be very confusing for people,” said Gok. “To overcome that, make a point every season to try to identify three looks that most appeal to you and then start building your wardrobe around them.
“This will give you have a clearer idea of the style you’re trying to achieve for yourself and also give you more confidence in your clothes.
“For another wardrobe lift, consider shaking up the colours you wear.
“Start introducing a different colour slowly through accessories, as well as make-up. Go for block colours or prints, and build up gradually until you feel more confident to really embrace a new shade.” ● Gok Wan has teamed with American Express to uncover hidden gems and local small businesses. Visit amexshopsmall.co.uk
There are so many pressures now on women to look a certain way