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Irish Examiner
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Examiner
Bring joy into your life this summer through the art of dressing
As summer sits on the horizon, what could be more fun than bringing joy into our lives through the art of dressing? According to science, what we wear can instantly uplift our day, so embracing dopamine-dressing is a no-brainer. To lift your mood, look to energy-boosting green or tangy orange for a zesty approach to summer dressing. Get The Look: Revive your summer style with a joy-inducing burst of colour, as seen at Joanne Hynes X Dunnes Stores. Pocket Friendly: Purple Reign: Fashion Gingko Earrings, €58, Capulet And Montague Take a dip into the bright side with these mood-boosting earrings, €58, Capulet & Montague. Hotline: Fashion Cassia Phone Bag, €130, LANDA Don't let your phone be too hot to handle with this ruby crossbody bag, €130, LANDA. #ieloves: High Flyer: Fashion Charlie Bomber, €315, Begley & Bowie Fly high over the sartorial rainbow in this dopamine-inducing bomber jacket, €315, Begley & Bowie. Green Energy: Fashion Green Shirred Dress, €185, Never Fully Dressed This enviable green maxi dress is the boost your summer wardrobe needs, €185, Never Fully Dressed. Print Off: Fashion Bandan Print Mint Cotton Trousers, €145, Essentiel Antwerp Go bold with a fresh take on playful prints, €145, Essentiel Antwerp. Zest For Life: Fashion Orange Waisted Shirt, €29.99, H&M Breathe new life into your summer style with a splash of orange zest, €29.99, H&M. Power Puff: Fashion Yellow Puff Ball Midi Skirt, €52, V by Very Stay mellow in yellow with the easy-to-wear puff ball midi skirt, €52, V by Very. Spanish Steps: Fashion Espadrille Sandal,€115, Matthew Williamson X Kurt Geiger. Step into holiday mode with the summer-ready espadrille sandal, €115, Matthew Williamson X Kurt Geiger. You've Been Framed: Fashion Pink Sunglasses, €20, M&S Be pretty in pink while having fun with the finishing touches, €20, M&S. Read More How to wear butter yellow — this season's trending colour
Irish Examiner
24-04-2025
- Lifestyle
- Irish Examiner
Nine pieces for your wardrobe inspired by crafts like crochet and embroidery
I like to get the most out of my wardrobe but when it comes to summer, I always feel a bit cheated. Is it summer outside or is it just spring in a fancy glass with two olives and a twist? Investing in feather-light pieces feels cavalier unless a sun-soaked holiday is on the cards, so I defer instead to interchangeable staples that lend themselves to layering. Lately, things have changed. The seasonal craft trend has had a makeover. Now rendered with clean lines and tailoring, details like embroidery, cutwork, crochet and appliqué exhibit a contemporary edge. Better still, you can wear it well past that two-week break. Here's how. Ecru jeans are the harbinger of good weather. Once spotted in the wild, you can safely emerge from hibernation. London-based brand Never Fully Dressed cleverly taps into this phenomenon with their cutwork scallop pair. Team with a tank top and sandals or add a suede jacket for extra wear time. Likewise, when the sun is in its rightful place, the ease of a matching set is unrivalled. Try Essentiel Antwerp's lace embroidery offering in pink and baby blue. The shirt alone doubles as a bikini cover-up with shorts or over a thin polo neck with wide-leg trousers. If your vibe is neutral and low-key, stay true to your aesthetic with a fresh spin on broderie anglaise. H&M's office-friendly midi dress (love that bolo-style belt) is worth a raise. As for al fresco fun? Accessories like an embroidered heel, a crochet bag or a raffia necklace (pay Zara a visit) ensure visual interest without the long-term commitment. Now that's crafty. Cotton shirt and wide-leg trousers with lace embroidery Cotton shirt (€195) and wide-leg trousers with lace embroidery (€215), Essentiel Antwerp Essentiel Antwerp, €195 and €215 'Enchanted' cutwork scallop jeans 'Enchanted' cutwork scallop jeans, Never Fully Dressed, €189 Never Fully Dressed, €189 Per Una cotton appliqué bomber jacket Per Una cotton applique bomber jacket, M&S, €105 M&S, €105 'Zoya' satin sandals 'Zoya' satin sandals, RIXO, €285 RIXO, €285 Raffia flower necklace Raffia flower necklace, Zara, €19.95 Zara, €19.95 Broderie anglaise dress Broderie anglaise dress, H&M, €59.99 H&M, €59.99 Crochet mini bucket bag with beads Crochet mini bucket bag with beads, Zara, €49.95 Zara, €49.95 Sequin and bead embellished shirt Sequin and bead embellished shirt, Essentiel Antwerp, €195 Essentiel Antwerp, €195 RIXO 'Sunday' wool-blend jacket RIXO 'Sunday' wool-blend jacket, MyTheresa, €328 MyTheresa, €328 Read More How to have fun with polka dots when dressing for spring
The Guardian
11-03-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
A century of chic: the best Chanel-style jackets to rival the real thing
This year marks 100 years since Gabrielle 'Coco' Chanel first unveiled what would go on to become one of the brand's most coveted pieces: a tweed jacket. Or, as my colleague Jess Cartner-Morley called it last month, the Little Boxy Jacket. Soft and untailored, Chanel's original boucle jackets were a rejection of the corseted silhouettes that were fashionable at the time. A century later, the brand continues to riff on the style – most recently with pastel-coloured and pearl-adorned versions down its couture catwalk. The Guardian's journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. Learn more. However, with prices starting from £2,000, they are a wardrobe staple most of us can only dream of. However, there is some good news: this spring, the high street has several iterations that could almost be the real thing, at more affordable prices. Here is my pick of the best. £49.99 at New Look New Look's baby blue offering is the most affordable of my selection and would look chic styled with a slim polo neck and white tapered jeans. Add a thin gold chain belt through your loops for a fun but wearable Y2K update, or go full-on Cher from Clueless and invest in the matching skirt as well. £350 at Me + Em At first glance, the ochre tone of this jacket from Me + Em may seem tricksy to incorporate into your wardrobe, but trust me when I say it will elevate all your basic jeans and T-shirts. I'm a fan of the chunky military-style white buttons, which balance out the neatness of the round collar and boxy shape. Style it with a classic white shirt, blue jeans and heeled courts: very soft power. £185 at Sézane This style from the cult French brand Sézane is made from wool rather than boucle or tweed and is more like a substantial cardigan than a jacket, perfect for those of us who prefer something a bit roomier and less restrictive. I love its retro-inspired trim and crochet buttons. Its softer lines will work well with loose-fitting dresses, laid-back trousers and classic jeans. One of my favourites. £360 at Essentiel Antwerp For something with real personality, invest in this velvet-trimmed Essentiel Antwerp jacket. Embellished with pearls and four patch pockets, it has hook-and-eye fastenings, so it is less structured and more like a blazer than some other styles. Perfect for the weekend over a thin, soft knit and relaxed jeans. £130 at Mint Velvet This navy double-breasted jacket from Mint Velvet has a bit of a military feel. I'm a fan of the high collar and extended cuff, details that make it feel quite tough and practical. You could throw it on with any outfit, from jeans to a jumpsuit. Wear it to the pub or the park – it has versatility in spades. £99 at Monsoon Yellow is having a bit of a fashion moment so tick two trend boxes at once and invest in this lemon jacket from Monsoon. It doesn't have to be all about afternoon tea and petit fours: pair it with blue denim, wide-leg beige chinos or a camel-knit skirt and it will work for the office as well as for the weekend. Just add some chunky metallic jewellery for a final style flourish. £62 at Next With sizes going up to a UK 26 in its tall range and a UK 20 in its petite, this jacket from Next works for all shapes and sizes. Its longer cut will give more coverage over the hips and, unlike cropped styles, will flow perfectly over dresses – ideal for a wedding. Equally, its length invites you to add a belt and cinch it in at the waist for pairing with wide-leg trousers. A really smart buy. £89.99 at Mango Looking for a jacket that's a bit more fashion forward? Try this blue and creamy yellow frayed-edge style from Mango. The colour combination requires a bit more thought if you're going to wear it with more than a white T-shirt, but its pastel lightness actually works well with darker colours. I would opt for a navy stripe shirt or maybe a coffee brown collared knit underneath. With sizes going up to a 4XL (UK 26) it's among the high street's more inclusive styles. £69 at Marks & Spencer This navy and white tweed jacket from Marks & Spencer has a fringe trim, modern silver buttons – and is lined. You could pair it with jeans and metallic ballet pumps, as pictured, for a relaxed, but smart look. But I'd also wear it with wide-leg linen trousers and slingbacks for spring garden parties. Runs from UK size 6 to 24. £349 at LK Bennett It doesn't get more classic than this offering from LK Bennett. Made from black-and-ivory Italian tweed with four patch pockets and a contrast trim, you can even buy a matching tweed corsage in a nod to the famous camellia that Chanel has often added to its own boucle jackets. It comes in an array of colours (mint green! Pink!), but I'm a fan of this salt-and-pepper style: pair it with black, or lighter neutrals like cream or putty pink. Melanie Wilkinson is the Guardian's styling editor
