FASHION
Looking forward
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By Michelle Abbott @maison_abbott
his ‘Hope’ issue is so appropriate in every way right now. But what do we hope for in terms of what we are wearing? We’ve spent months in loungewear, layered up in chunky knits, thermals and boots, but with Spring in sight, it’s time to shed some of those layers and look forward to some lighter, fresher outfits which echo the optimism we can now start to feel. I think, more than ever, women want to wear clothes which bring us joy, enhance confidence and fulfill a sense
of self. These are things that clothes should do for us, but after the last year it feels even more relevant and necessary that what we wear should make us feel happy. At the moment, we can't experience the thrill of the arrival of new season styles in stores, so online shopping remains the prevalent option. There is no reason why we can’t enjoy that feeling newness, sources of inspiration for the months ahead, a possible addition to the wardrobe and seeing what you already have that can be worn in different ways. What am I excited for? Colour, print and a bit of flamboyance! I want to wear the bright pink floral dress and skip along the road in the spring sunshine on my daily walk - just for the sheer pleasure of it. Heels and formal footwear are probably still slightly redundant (although there’s nothing wrong with looking forward to those occasions when we will wear them again) so consider a box fresh pair of trainers to sharpen your outfits, or try a pair of chunky sandals. As I mentioned, a dress, for me, is the statement piece which means spring is here. Go for a classic floral print, something which can be layered when chilly, but sing when worn on its own. >
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QueenBee magazine
Hope issue 2021
