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Sometimes it’s worth playing dress up in your own wardrobe to see if you can discover different ways of wearing things ✨I bought this snow drop dress from @insidejigsaw a year ago and usually wear it layered with my navy thermal polo neck from @marksandspencer but today I tried it layered with a white blouse and it really transforms the look - into a sharper smarter outfit 💙 I’ve pictured a few other ways you could accessorize it - I wanted to do some casual looks with knitwear too but @pugmoiselle was desperate for her breakfast by look 6 😆 Top Tip: if you’re looking for a v neck dress to layer in this way it’s best to pick ones that have a looser fit or go one size up so that you have room to wear tops underneath 💫 #versatilestyle #shopyourwardrobe #versatiledress #layering #tuesdaytips #styletips #mystyle #whattowear #dressforallseasons #classicstyle #timelessstyle #insidejigsaw #theladysmaid #wardrobewisdom

I seem to be colour coordinating with @pugmoiselle today ☺️🤎🐶🖤 These Chanel style contrast toe slingbacks I bought from M&S last year are back in stock again for 2020 🖤 You know how much I like a classic #wardrobestaple so I definitely recommend these if you’re looking for a versatile spring shoe this year - they’re great for work but you could also dress them down with jeans for a casual Parisian chic look 😎🖤 (I’ll link them in my stories) ✨#wardrobestaple #classicshoes #springshoes #marksandspencer #mymarks #classicstyle #timelessstyle #theladysmaid #wardrobewisdom

A pretty navy/blonde midi dress from the new limited edition Alderney collection at @lauraashleyuk 💕 featuring a floral Archive Garden print 🌸 I love the feminine frilly sleeves and necktie 💕 There’s a couple of other nice dresses in this collection - I’ll link them in my stories - I’ve paired the dress here with an ivory cardigan and tan brown accessories for a casual Sunday look ✨ (outfit linked in bio 👆🏻) 💫 #sundaystyle #weekendstyle #mididress #floraldress #lauraashley #alderneycollection #classicstyle #elegantstyle #vintagestyle #theladysmaid

In my stories poll last weekend I asked you what events you wanted outfit inspiration for this year and the most frequent answer was weddings ✨This look is inspiration for a follower who specifically wanted to wear green to a wedding in February 💚 The dress is from @warehouseuk and available on my @ebay_uk page ♻️ (I’ll link it in stories) I think it is a good option for this time of year and a dress you could easily wear again after the wedding ✨I’ve paired it here with a really pretty headband from @jesscollettmilliner 💚This round neckline would also carry a statement necklace very well for a more dressy/evening look (@jcrew have some good ones) ✨If you have a style SOS send me an email 📧 I’ll be picking my favourites and featuring one per week on my page 🧚‍♀️ (outfit linked in bio 👆🏻) #greendress #winterwedding #whattowear #stylesos #preowneddress #sustainablestyle #weddingoutfit #winterdress #theladysmaid #wardrobewisdom

I think the last time I wore taffeta I must have been about 10 😅 I ordered this tartan dress I featured yesterday to try - I don’t think it’s a style for everyone (feel free not to tell me you hate it 🙉😅) but I do like it 💚🖤 I think it’s best worn casually - layered with a polo neck and boots - to stop it looking too girly (although honestly it’s quite hard for me to not make it look lady like 😆) 💫 #tartandress #taffetadress #topshopstyle #tartanstyle #winterstyle #scottishstyle #burnsnight #layering #theladysmaid #wardrobewisdom

This was another of my favourite dress coats I tried on @lisaredmanltd the other day ✨ a silk / cotton mix belted dress coat with pleated skirt, lined in silk and made in the UK 🇬🇧 It felt so comfortable on and I think it would be a perfect choice for any followers looking for a special occasion outfit this year - maybe for a formal wedding or to Royal Ascot ✨ You can choose any colour combinations in the fabric to make it a truly unique and bespoke piece 💕The looms Lisa uses are hundreds of years old and they only weave what she needs so there is no fabric waste ✨ I’m wearing it here with a silver embellished headband also by @lisaredmanltd to add an extra bit of sparkle ✨☺️💫 #lisaredman #bespokedress #madetomeasure #madeinlondon #britishstyle #sustainablestyle #classicstyle #timelessstyle #royalascot #weddingoutfit #motherofthebride #occasionwear #theladysmaid #wardrobewisdom

Outfit inspiration for #BurnsNight (any excuse to bring back some festive plaid to my page ☺️) I like the style of this taffeta dress from @topshop 💚 easy to wear and you could dress it down with a jumper and boots for the day time 💚 I’ve paired it here with some pre-owned @dior tartan heels found on @ebay_uk and emerald clutch and earrings 💚 a great outfit if you’re attending a ceilidh this weekend! The last Scottish dance I attended was at Balmoral Castle 10 years ago and I danced with The Duke of Edinburgh! 👑 I wore a long red dress with a tartan headband - maybe I’ll post a #throwbackthursday pic of my outfit in my stories - who wants to see?! ☺️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💫#burnsnight #whattowear #tartanstyle #scottishstyle #tartandress #theladysmaid

Accessory ideas for the gorgeous camel and ivory coat I tried on @lisaredmanltd yesterday 💕 which is your favourite hat - 1️⃣2️⃣3️⃣ ? 💫 #hatspiration #elegantstyle #neutrals #occassionwear #millinery #lisaredman #racheltrevormorgan #juliettebotterill #cotswoldhatclub #williamchambersmillinery #cheltenhamfestival #racingstyle #fashionattheraces #whattowear #elegantstyle #classicstyle #timelessstyle #madeinbritain #britishstyle #theladysmaid #wardrobewisdom

I visited @lisaredmanltd today for a dress fitting and whilst there I couldn’t resist trying on this beautiful camel cashmere and ivory tweed coat 💕Lisa works with the highest quality fabrics and everything is expertly made to measure in London🧵 I highly recommend if you are looking for an extra special outfit this year! ✨✨✨ I had a second fitting for my dress in the calico fabric so it is now ready to be cut in the pink/burgundy fabric glimpsed here 💕 I’ll be back for another fitting soon and am excited to see the finished dress! 💫 #lisaredman #madetomeasure #madeinlondon #britishstyle #sustainablestyle #classicstyle #timelessstyle #cheltenhamfestival #motherofthebride #occasionwear #theladysmaid #wardrobewisdom

I like dresses that are versatile enough to wear across seasons so they earn their place in your wardrobe all year round ☀️ ❄️ I first wore this linen/cotton mix summer dress from @mango in late summer - bare legged with sandals - and yesterday I wore it on a chilly ( but sunny 😎) January day over a navy base layer - thermal polo neck and opaque tights from @marksandspencer I have this thermal top in black and navy and it’s great for winterising summer dresses - I’m hunting for a burgundy one so let me know if anyone has spotted one! ☺️♥️💫 #weekendstyle #dressforallseasons #versatilestyle #wardrobebasics #layering #winterstyle #wiwy #theladysmaid #wardrobewisdom

Country style inspiration for the Cheltenham Festival in March (and perhaps a little influenced by the tonal neutral outfit worn by the Duchess of Sussex the other week 🍪🤎🍯with a bit of the Duchess of Cambridge thrown in for good measure 😉 in the elegant fit and flare coat by @piphowesonofficial and hat by @jtmillinery) 🤎✨I love varying tones of mocha and camel and brown together - it always looks really sophisticated and a great choice for the winter races if you prefer a more classic traditional style 🌟 What events do my followers have planned for 2020? 👒 👗 Let me know what style inspo you would like to see in the months ahead! 💕 📝👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻 💫 #occasionwear #racingstyle #cheltenhamfestival #hatspiration #winterhats #whattowear #piphoweson #janetaylor #fairfaxandfavor #houseofbruar #aureejewellery #hobbslondon #theladysmaid #wardrobewisdom

Some more #hatspiration courtesy of @bundlemaclarenmillinery who invited me to their hat studio in Fulham yesterday 👒 As you can see Bundle stock a diverse range of hats from the elegant to the outrageous - they are known for their showstoppers ! I’m not usually a fan of novelty hats but they had one adorned with my favourite childhood biscuits so I couldn’t resist trying this one on! ☺️ Swipe 👉🏻 to see more pics - I speedily tried on over 20 hats from their current collection! 👒👒👒 the first 4 are A/W and the rest are more spring/summer (it’s never too early to plan your Ascot hat 😉) there’s a hat for everyone here! 👒👒👒 #hatspiration #bundlemaclarenmillinery #racinghats #weddinghats #occasionhats #winterhats #summerhats #theladysmaid

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