Fashion: Ageless style
Wardrobe staples for everyone by fashion director Shelly Vella
A love of fashion should never be confined by age. Every week in my new column, I’m going to take you through a look that can be embraced at any stage in life. Beginning with jeans. If, like me, you find shopping for them a stressful process, pause for a moment – I may have found the perfect pair. La Redoute has collaborated with Wrangler to create a high-waisted, boot-cut style that feels as good to wear as it looks and is infinitely more flattering than skinny jeans. Jeans, £120, Wrangler x laredoute.co.uk.
The faded wash hits the right balance between smart and casual and can be dressed up (as shown here) with wedge sandals or down with flats.
Just add the season’s pretty prairie blouse and neutral accessories for a relaxed look or throw on a blazer and heels for evening.
Always try on jeans with heels and flats – the ideal length can work with both – and do try on multiple sizes to find your bespoke fit.
The button-through and front-pocket details give the illusion of a flatter stomach while also ticking the on-trend 1970s feel.
The wide cut of the leg creates a flattering balance of proportions from hip to ankle.
For Similar
Try fly flared jeans, £55, fatface.com or luxury high-waisted flared jeans, £55, marksandspencer.com
Do
Always try on jeans with heels and flats – the ideal length can work with both – and do try on multiple sizes to find your bespoke fit.
Don’t
…forget: jeans shrink when washed and give a little with wearing, plus you may need to tailor the length post-purchase.