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A streamlined, sophisticated city look is wowing the runways - it's couture chic! Find out how to get this stunning look...
The smartest trendspotters will be cutting a dash this season in sassy, couture chic. Get city-girl smarts with sharp, tailored pieces that boast minimal, clean shapes in a bold mix of red, charcoal grey, black and camel.
The maxi mini-dress makes a flirty comeback in soft plain-dye wool, dogtooth checks or plaid. Team it with thick velvet smooth black tights and red or black patent Mary Janes. For some tomboy cheek, wear wide wool turn-ups with a delicate ruffled blouse to soften the look and finish with a trilby for the minx effect. And don't forget this season's must-have - a belted, Jackie O-style coat to ward off the winter chill. Look smart!
This feature was published in September 2006.
The maxi mini-dress makes a flirty comeback in soft plain-dye wool, dogtooth checks or plaid. Team it with thick velvet smooth black tights and red or black patent Mary Janes. For some tomboy cheek, wear wide wool turn-ups with a delicate ruffled blouse to soften the look and finish with a trilby for the minx effect. And don't forget this season's must-have - a belted, Jackie O-style coat to ward off the winter chill. Look smart!
This feature was published in September 2006.
Head Girl
Update last season's skinny trousers by tucking them into sexy knee-highs and smartening them up with a structured, waist-wasping jacket. Give it a New York twist with a trilby. Camel trilby, £30, grey tweed bow belt jacket, £110, black v-neck top, £50, black skinny cord jeans, £50, black suede wedge boots, £145, French Connection.
Scarlet Fever
Go for Mary Quant-style 60's tailoring with this cutesy red coat, £60, red and yellow tartan tights, £4, Dorothy Perkins, 0870 606 9666.
Short Shift
Wear this simple belted dress with a black jersey top and T-bar shoes for workwear chic; or dress it up with red patent accessories. Ponteroma dress, £50, Wallis.
Brought to Heel
Add a flash or red, tartan or leopard print to the sophisticated couture look for a vixen-like twist. Patent Mary Jane heels, £14, Matalan.
