Woman’s Weekly UK – 23 July 2019

FASHION

Holiday essential

Q

I’moffona citybreakand

wanta cross-bodybagthat

won’tdigintomyshoulders

duringa longdayofsightseeing.

A

Themainskin-pinching

culpritstendtobechain

straps.Thatbeingsaid,some

styleshavechaindetailingat the

bottom,witha fabricpanelacross

theshoulder.Soyoucangetthe

look,butwithnoneof thediscomfort.

Chooseonewithslightlywider

straps,it’slesslikelytopullanddig

intoyourskin.Optingforsoftfabrics

likesuedewillhelp,too.

Trousers to suit you

Q

I’ve seen lots
of lovely
wide-leg
trousers in the
shops, but I’m not
sure they would suit
my petite frame.

A

There’s no
reason why
they wouldn’t
look good on you.
Check out petite
ranges to get the
right length. If you
still need alterations
and you’re not
handy with a
needle, use an
iron-on hemming
tape or pop into a
dry-cleaner’s to have
them taken up. In
terms of style, look
for pairs with a
defined waist (ties,
drawstrings or wide
panels all work
well). By drawing
you in at the waist,
it will stop the
excess fabric from
overpowering your
frame. Team with
a form-fitting top to
create a contrast
and show off your
shape, or tuck in
a loose-fitting top
at the front to get
the same effect.

Shop smart

Q

After watching a recent documentary,

I really want to make more ethical fashion

choices. Which brands are best?

A

There are plenty of high-street brands doing

their bit. Buying less is key, so invest in good

basics that won’t date, and buy quality

over quantity. Look for brands such as

Lindex, which is working hard to

minimise clothing waste and

People Tree which works with

producers across the world and

are advocates for fair-trade fashion,

making sure their workers are

treated properly. Finally, Gola

deserves a mention for extending its

line to include completely vegan trainers.

£25.99,

Zara

£58,Next

£27.99,

Bonprix

£18, sizes xs-l,

Sloggi

£23,sizes

32A-38C,Sloggi

£12,sizes

xs-xl,Sloggi

£12, sizes

xs-xl, Sloggi

£19.99,

Bonprix

Top, £79,

sizes 8-16,

People Tree

Dress,

£59.99,

sizes xs-xl,

Lindex

Kimono,

£29.99,

sizes xs-xl,

Lindex

Trainers, £50,

gola.co.uk

£18, sizes

10-24,

Bonmarché

£45, sizes 6-24, M&S

£15, sizes 4-20, Primark

£38, sizes

6-18, Lipsy

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