We are all stuck at home but we can still be stylish this spring, with a little help from ITV fashion guru Mark Heyes.
Lorraine Kelly’s favourite stylist has given us the lowdown on how to look good during lockdown – and it is the perfect time to reinvent yourself too.
So ditch the dreary dressing gown and go for cool, comfy loungewear to slob out in style.
Get some great activewear for your living room workout or jog around the block, and show your boss you look the business away from the office with these chic conference call essentials.
Conference cool
A bold monochrome geometric pattern will never go out of fashion and will also look smart for your video calls.
During these strange times, a pop of colour will instantly cheer you up and get your standing out on Zoom. You can’t go wrong with a cheery green shade – and this comes with a flattering neckline as well.
OK, they may not be seen, but you’ll feel good and comfy in these trousers. Three of my favourite things – a crop, a spot and a wide leg, all in one.
Monochrome top, warehouse.co.uk; trousers, oasis-stores.com.
Workout fun
This double-layer vest top has been engineered to be flattering and brilliantly comfortable.
Tie-dye works so well for fitness. Get it in Matalan’s Mini Me
range too, with trousers from £8 and tops for £6, so the kids can match Mum.
This double-layer vest top has been engineered to be flattering and brilliantly comfortable.
WFH Hacks
If you want serious style on a conference call, then you’ve got to have this shirt in your life. Pop it under any top, jumper or even T-shirt for instant business chic. This wardrobe must-have is sold by an independent store called Artichoke via downyourhighstreet.com.
Remember to support independent retailers where you can, especially at the moment.
If your roots need doing or you’re in desperate need of a blow dry, take comfort in the fact it’s the season of the hairband – and I say take full advantage.
And even if you’re wearing baggy jogging bottoms and a vest top, simply keep this fabulous floral blouse near your laptop to fling on for instant glamour. Tah-dah!
Home comforts
Who says sweatshirts can’t be fabulous? The key trend of the season is the statement sleeve, and this pink top has plenty of it.
Jogging bottoms aren’t just for exercise any more, either – check out these classy linen beauties.
And let’s get some positivity out there and let ‘Be Kind’ be our slogan during these difficult times.
Work & Play
For a lockdown date night, this stunning black dress looks fabulous with heels, but it’s equally as gorgeous with a white trainer for a dressed-up trip to the supermarket.
If you’re after a look that’s comfy yet chic, this stripy dress is perfection and great if you want to feel effortlessly cool at home.
It also has a lovely nautical vibe with its knot belt detail. Just the thing for the summer months.
Black dress, very.co.uk; stripy nautical dress, reserved.com.
