WHAT TO WEAR THIS WEEKEND
KNITTED TANK TOP
GRANDPA CHIC
In the world of fashion, we’ve all come to expect the unexpected, but your old geography teacher’s knitted tank top being this season’s must-have item came as a bit of a surprise to even seasoned fashion devotees.
that’s right: Grandpa’s woolly vest has had a thoroughly fashionable makeover. Prada, Dior, Gucci, everyone who’s anyone sent them down their Autumn/Winter 2021 runway.
DON’T KNOCK IT ’TILL YOU’VE TRIED IT
I’ve always found something quite endearing about a knitted sweater vest and they’ve been a huge hit with some of our bestdressed celebrities.
harry Styles was an early adopter. An unlikely style icon for middle-aged women perhaps, but you have to find inspiration somewhere. But I digress ...
LAYER OVER SUMMER DRESSES
CoSy, warm and an easy item to layer with. Wear yours alone as I’m doing here with Jigsaw’s gorgeous navy knit on these nottoo-hot, not-too-cold autumn days or over your favourite summer dress for a perfect transitional outfit. If you like the idea of one over a white cotton shirt, then head to next who sell it pre-styled (£40, next.co.uk).
This flared asymmetric midi skirt looks great with heels or kneehigh boots
SPOILT FOR CHOICE
your options are endless: chunky knits, lightweight cashmere, colourful Fair Isle or understated neutrals.
Go for a genuine 1960s/1970s design by trawling your local charity shops, eBay or vintage websites like beyondretro.com. otherwise the high Street has a huge range.