I NDULGE / FASH I ON
SARAH JESSICA PARKER
PATRICK DEMPSEY
SPRING FASHION CARNIVAL As party season gets underway, we show you how to dress to impress for minimum effort. Words ADRIANA DONNOLA
W ith the weather warming up and party invites rolling out, we take a look at the must-have trends with classic appeal, so you won’t look out of place at a day at the races or a family barbecue. Our advice: keep the emphasis on basics and simple silhouettes and you’ll have the quintessential spring capsule wardrobe to see you through more than just one season. You can also freshen up your
current outfits with a few strategic purchases that pay homage to the back-in-fashion noughties: think floral motifs and shades of army green, oranges and pinks. For enduring sartorial style, men might focus their wardrobe around key pieces in neutral, time- less shades and then have fun with accessories like bright socks, watches with colourful faces and that noughties staple, the polo shirt. Here’s our pick of the party essentials.
WOMEN: 1. RC Noir Wing sunglasses , $79, Rhodin Collection . / 2. Helena blouse , $169, Kachel ; and button-up culotte , $139, Yarra Trail. / 3. Silhouette print dress , $139, Yarra Trail. / 4. Canvas clutch in Destiny Calling , $110, Camilla. / 5. Linen-blend shirt , $119, Zara. / 6. Carolina leather espadrille wedge , $199, Country Road. MEN: 1. Linen blend blazer , $239; and striped shirt , $75.95; both Zara . / 2. Big Bold Irony watch in Indigo Hour , $335, Swatch . / 3. Wide fit pleated chino pants , $79.90; and knitted polo shirt , $49.90; both Uniqlo . 4. 501 ’54 straight jean in Dark Indigo Rinse , $159.95, Levi’s . / 5. Classic leather trainer , $140, Reebok.
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