Journal

Having spent the last few months at home, we’re sure you’re now all experts at tidying, sorting, cleaning and baking! Here at Stanwells we know how difficult it is to overhaul your wardrobe and perhaps even your personal style, but we also know how rewarding it is to streamline your wardrobe with a few key investments. We’ve rounded up our 5 staple pieces that your wardrobe should revolve around, to make day-today dressing a breeze... The smart-casual dress Seeing as we’re approaching Summer, it feels appropriate that we kick things off with a dress. Investing in a flattering shape, luxurious fabric and timeless colours or patterns will ensure you never get tired of wearing it. Midi dresses are perfect for transitioning from a relaxed daytime look paired with some Golden Goose sneakers and Taylor Morris sunglasses, to a chic evening outfit worn with heels and a Jerome Dreyfuss bag. They are flattering on more or less any figure and look good no matter what your height, as long as it skims your calf at it’s thinner point. Whether you’re in need of a wedding guest look, a throw on sun dress or an evening outfit, the midi dress is the perfect solution to all your wardrobe needs. Here are our favourites of the season so far: Hayley Menzies Eden Midi Dress in Yellow Baum & Pferdgarten Axelle Dress in Cream & Black Boomerang Essentiel Antwerp Vayen Dress in Black Floral with Dots The throw on blazer Perfect for year-round wear, a blazer should be your best friend when it comes to seasonal styling. Whether you throw it on with jeans and a tee or smarten it up with wide leg trousers and heels, the blazer is an essential piece in every fashionista's wardrobe. This season we’re loving the oversized look, with Isabel Marant and Essentiel Antwerp playing on masculine tailoring within their collections. Think large shoulders and boxy silhouettes from the 80's mixed seamlessly with the chic prints and patterns of today. We couldn’t live without one of these 3 styles… Essentiel Antwerp Voise Floral Print Check Jacket Vince Drapey Boyfriend Blazer in Sun Creme Essentiel Antwerp Vaneyck Jacket in Grey Plaid The relaxed jean Denim will never go out of style and this season we’re loving the relaxed, easy to wear silhouette. This new classic tends to be high waisted with a straight leg cut, that lengthens the leg and looks effortlessly cool paired with your throw on blazer and some sneakers. Look no further than Boyish for a selection of laid-back styles perfect for everyday wear. Crafted from recycled cotton, in a slightly more rigid denim than we’re used to, these jeans hark back to the balloon leg from the 80's. Here are our top picks that we know you’ll love… Boyish The Tommy Jeans in The Hustler Boyish The Toby Jeans in Rear Window Boyish The Mikey Jeans in Two For The Road The Classic Shirt A true wardrobe staple whatever the season, a crisp shirt can elevate your look to a whole new level. Whether you’re a fan of timeless white cotton, sumptuously soft silk or lightweight linen, we’ve got you covered with our selection of designer tops. We love a loose, flowing linen shirt paired with jeans for easy everyday style. If you’re looking to make a statement why not add a bold print to your wardrobe with an Essentiel Antwerp shirt in a cool oversized fit. We’ve rounded up our favourites for you… Essentiel Antwerp Viral Navy Polka Dot Shirt Velvet by Graham & Spencer Ramona Shirt in White 120% Lino Long Sleeve Shirt with Embellishment in Avio Blue The go-anywhere trainer Perhaps the most essential item of all, trainers are the finishing touch to almost all of our favourite looks this season. Whether you’re sporting a summer dress or a chic trouser suit, trainers add a touch of cool-girl style that you can’t get from any other shoe. Unsure which style to go for?... We love a hi-top style on long legs paired with an ankle skimming skirt and a simple tee, or for the more petite lady try some chunky sole sneakers with a sun dress or jeans. Our top picks of the season so far are… Golden Goose Running Sole Sneaker Ash Cult Trainers in White/Ariel Golden Goose Slide Sneakers in Silver Glitter