Box Edit Boutique

Style at Home

During lockdown and this period universally known as ‘Uncertain Times’, most of us will have forgotten about fashion.

WRITTEN BY ASHLEY MCMATH STEPHENS & HELEN MOLITIKA

For those of us not on the front line, leisure wear has probably become the outfit of choice and those spring trends are long since forgotten about.

At Box Edit Boutique we have a real passion for styling and believe that getting longevity out of your wardrobe at any point in the season is important. We can’t resist a flirt with trends so in order to show you that certain items can be taken from lockdown and beyond, we have teamed up with Ballet Basics founder and fashion fan Marla Ellis.

Marla has pivoted her business since lockdown, creating online adult and child ballet classes where she spends her time in sportswear.

When she’s not streaming her classes Marla is a busy mum and an avid fashion fan, who has mastered the art of relaxed and chic style. Here we take you through our style edit by having a snoop in Marla’s wardrobe and picking a few choice pieces. These will be a wardrobe investment and stop the temptation to bulk buy loungewear!

ASHLEY’S PICKS

1. MUSCLE T-SHIRT

• The key jersey piece this season

• In lockdown: Wear with loose fitting trousers

• Out of lockdown: Wear with your favourite denim and statement jewellery

2. THE COMFY CO-ORD

• A wardrobe no brainer, who doesn’t love a cosy knit?

• In lockdown: Wear together for ultimate comfort •

Out of lockdown: Wear as separates, making sure you get maximum wear out of your investment

3. THE ‘THROW ON’ DRESS • An oversized dress in a statement print will see you through any season • In lockdown: Wear with trainers to keep it comfortable • Out of lockdown: Wear with ankle boots and leather jacket

HELEN’S PICKS

1. GREEN GINGHAM BLOUSE WITH PUFF SLEEVES

• In the fashion world, gingham rolls around every summer, making it a great print to invest in as it will come out every year.

• In lockdown: Wear with wide leg jeans and sandals

• Out of lockdown: Wear with your favourite high waisted trousers and heels

2. THE OVERSIZED SLOUCHY CARDI

• The wardrobe staple, a great layering piece

• In lockdown: Wear with your jeans

• Out of lockdown: Wear over your favourite midi dress with a statement belt

3. THE BOYFRIEND SHIRT

• Worn with the statement ‘French tuck’

• In lockdown: Wear with trainers

• Out of lockdown: Wear with a structured blazer and heels