Urban Chic

10 September 2010

Miliary pieces are right on trend. A pair of aviators, some leather extras and you're set for any mission!

By Chu

Photographer: Milan

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utilitarian chic

Incorporate prints in brown, black, green and neutral tones to work the trend indirectly. Jersey fabrics drape beautifully over your curves and signal a break from the conventional utility items.

Dress (R699) Country Road at Woolworths; belt (R130) Foschini.

On the horizon

Smarten up this season’s must-have trackpants by adding a blazer and killer heels. For weekends, pair them with plimsolls and a denim jacket to avoid looking like you’re off to the gym!

Blazer (R1499) Country Road at Woolworths; epaulettes (R95 per pair) Second Time Around; sparkly vest (R249) Country Road at Woolworths; white tank (R160) Identity; sweatpants (R399) Country Road at Woolworths; platforms (R399) Woolworths.

In the zone

Make a major impact in molten metals. This simple shift in a luxurious finish is not only easy to wear but can be instantly glamourised for nights out.

Shift dress (R495) Amanda Laird Cherry.

All geared up

A military-style jacket in olive green is right on course. To keep it from looking like you’re going into battle, team it with feminine skirts or wear it over maxi dresses.

Parka-style jacket (R1100) Nicci Boutique; skirt (R399,95) Mango; belt (R299) Trenery at Woolworths.

Cargo load

Juxtapose crisp lines with chunky belts and shoes. A white shirt works to perfection tucked into peg trousers, over shorts, or, if it’s long enough, roughly belted as a dress. Button it all the way up to add some style.

Blazer (R760) Good Clothing at Mungo & Jemima; shirt (R69,99) Mr Price; belt (R150) Foschini; pants (R415) Margot Molyneux at Mungo & Jemima; heels (R395) Plum.

Well decorated

Play with different textures – zips, buckles, chains and straps give you a tough edge, while lace keeps the look sexy and feminine.

Jacket (R950) Robot; lace top (R995) Hip Hop; pants (R320) Foschini.

Urban warrior

Liberate your legs from winter with a tailored pair of shorts, an alternative to your usual work skirt. This boyish look is softly utilitarian, thanks to its colour palette and silky finish. Leather accessories complement the look.

Shirt (R599) Oaktree at Stuttafords; shorts (R750) Robot; sling bag (R229) Claire’s.

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