Clever buys for an instant wardrobe update?

[FusionChefGeoff]

At the beginning of the summer, I accidentally bought 2 things which completely changed my wardrobe - a pair of white Nike trainers and some high waisted denim shorts.

Suddenly, every boring, dated T shirt I owned looked amazingly on trend tucked into my shorts.

And every crappy pair of shorts / dress / trousers looked bang up to date with my jazzy new trainers on!

What should I buy this winter that will have the same magic effect on my very ancient clothes?!!?

Following with interest!

Lace up black hiker boots
High waisted jeans or trousers - flared or straight leg

I've seen these style shoes and boots on a few places and on influencers.

Have bought a pair of flat lace up patent boots to perform this same magic!
Should go with everything

Feeling pleased with my chunky doc marten Chelsea boots!

@SoLongFurlough which ones? I need new boots!

My Dr Martens Sinclairs (the soft leather ones) did this for me last winter.

Chunky boots
Baggy, unstructured blazer

Big chunky Chelsea boots, the more rugged the better.

Wearing tonal colours or monochrome.

@JMAngel1

Lace up black hiker boots High waisted jeans or trousers - flared or straight leg

I have a great pair of high waisted wide leg trousers. They're great but they haven't updated my wardrobe, none of my old tops or shoes work with them! I'm really struggling for anything to wear with them.

I've been flirting with DMs for a couple of years now so maybe this is the time!!! Chunkier the better by the sounds of it.

I've been looking a the cherry red but is it black I need??

Those white boots are horrific! 😂

How about a new coat? No idea what's 'in' but there are some really nice ones starting to come into the shops.

I bought some slim flare jeans and they feel really fresh and nice to wear, after so long in skinnies.

@Niconacotaco they were only from New Look they had 25% off so think they were less than 30 quid!

@FusionChefGeoff

I've been flirting with DMs for a couple of years now so maybe this is the time!!! Chunkier the better by the sounds of it.

I've been looking a the cherry red but is it black I need??

I got something like these. Maybe slightly flatter. So please with them - really versatile with jeans, trousers or dresses

@RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie where were your slim flares from please? I can only seem to find baggy flares atm.

Agree with lace up bikers. Grenson nanettes are the absolute bomb imo.

I’d like a slouchy cashmere jumper in faded maroon. Tonal rather than berry.

I always think a great bag has a big impact in AW too

I would say

A chunky, fairly loose, striped cotton jumper
Chunky loafers
Leather/faux leather trousers (not leggings)
A quilted (not puffer) jacket (either khaki or patchwork, depending on your style)
A knit vest or waistcoat

Some may be harder to pull off than others

I bought and returned so many chunky boots last winter. It's not an easy look to pull off. I think you need to have great legs.

Agree with everything on @BlairWaldorfLovesShopping 's list except for waistcoat... nope

Sorry also to answer the question: cropped knitwear (to wear with high waisted jeans). Instantly more current.

I want lovely chunky dms.....ive found the ones. However I wear chinos and mom jeans so they just don't look right with them??

@Ellllle

Agree with everything on *@BlairWaldorfLovesShopping* 's list except for waistcoat... nope

No I think Blair's onto something. I've recently got a men's suit waistcoat out of storage - hadn't worn it since the 90s but I've machine washed it (100% wool but it survived) and I think it's looking good again.

Hehe @Ellllle I meant a button front knit vest which is hopefully less scary than an actual waistcoat… but also agree with @Floisme that they are meant to be coming back.
(I’m not brave enough to try either!)

@Ellllle

Sorry also to answer the question: cropped knitwear (to wear with high waisted jeans). Instantly more current.

It's not a look for a mum tum, it seems. Thankfully I can probably pull off the lace up hiking style boot. Affording them is a different matter.