Boot camp in stilettos: how to transcend seasonal style

Look like a new woman says Mrs Stylist with her tips on how to transcend the seasons. No beads of sweat required!

Emma Gordon aka Mrs Stylist

Mrs Stylist’s top rules for a winning look:

No matchy matchy: simply put, matching shoes and handbag dates your look. Choose a coloured (or metallic) bag or shoes instead. You don’t need to just think black bag for winter and tan for summer.
Accessorize: the difference between a good outfit and a great one are the accessories you choose. Don’t over complicate them though – find a focal point like a statement necklace, large cuff bracelet or chandelier earrings. Just remember not to wear them all at the same time!
Storage: I always show my clients how to store their clothes according to outfit, rather than type. Hang jewellery alongside complementary outfits. Trust me, it will save so much time in the morning and help to avoid those outfit combos that don’t quite hit the mark.
Add interest: varying the print, texture and detail of your tops iskey to any successful capsule wardrobe. Embrace variety to avoid a flat-looking style.
Structure: blazers aren’t just for the office – you can also dress them down for the weekend with logo tees and jeans.
Fake tan: give yourself a fake – rather than a baked – tan. It can stop you looking washed-out in pale and pastel hues. It also makes skin look toned – great for boosting confidence when baring flesh.
Nifty tip: if your bracelet won’t go over your hand, put a pop sock over your hand and slide it over – it works wonders.

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Mrs Stylist’s Stiletto Bootcamps teach you the latest in seasonal trends as well as how to dress for your body shape. Learn how to dress stylishly with minimum effort and accessorize successfully. Emma’s philosophy? “Look stylish and feel fabulous in an outfit to lift your mood, improve your image and boost confidence.” Visit mrsstylist.com

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Wear one of your five a day: team a pair of orange courts with a suit or jeans to freshen your look

Yull Chelsea Flower orange court, by Sarah Watkinson-Yull, £195; yull.co.uk

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Look for styles that redefine your look and flatter your shape. This dress with a nipped-in waist flatters the bare shoulder with stripes.

Finery’s Sackville Stripe Cut About dress, £99; finerylondon.com

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Don’t save hats for a special event, make them your daily go-to

Meet Me In Rio Mayfair panama by Jess Collett, £450; jesscollettmilliner.com

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If any bird knows how to rock pink it’s the flamingo. Sit pretty in one of this season’s colours. Add interest to your look with a printed top that also works as a wardrobe staple.

Tabitha Webb flamingo silk classic shirt in pink £185; tabithawebb.co.uk

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