The Chic List And now for a wardrobe magic trick - YOU Magazine Fashion Beauty Celebrity Health Life Relationships Horoscopes Food Interiors Travel Sign in Welcome!Log into your account Forgot your password? Password recovery Recover your password Search Sign in Welcome! Log into your account Forgot your password? Get help Password recovery Recover your password A password will be e-mailed to you. YOU Magazine Fashion Beauty Celebrity Health Life Relationships Horoscopes Food Interiors Travel Home Fashion The Chic List And now for a wardrobe magic trick By Sophie Hines - February 6, 2022 Fashion columnist and influencer Joanne Hegarty on new ways to wear old favourites. A good friend of mine left for Australia this week to start a new job and a new life. Sometimes things in a big city can feel quite transient and relationships you’ve invested in for a long time can disappear practically overnight. Simple additions such as a brass button or a red lip can update navy and denim. Coat, Valentino. Jeans, Frame. Jumper, Uniqlo. Of course, my friend and I will stay in touch – but, realistically, things won’t be the same. We won’t be able to pop out for a quick coffee to put the world to rights. Or celebrate birthdays at a favourite restaurant or play tennis badly. I guess that in this way fashion, with its never-ending cycle of trends, is rather like life – full of cherished things that are here one day, gone the next. Which got me thinking about how we can update our wardrobes for spring while still embracing steadfast old friends such as your best-fitting pair of jeans or go-to bag or blazer. The answer is to make them look fresh and current by adding a new-season twist. Here are my top tips… Update your favourite blue denims by teaming them with a pair of chunky-soled shoes. Give your trustiest handbag a reboot by adding a silky scarf in a different colour or pattern to its handle or strap. Got a staple coat? Then switch it up in an instant by accessorising it with a hat – bucket styles are particularly chic this spring. While the classic button-up shirt always looks stylish, to freshen it up opt for a crisp white or blue one with extra details such as billowing statement Or for a shot of vibrant joy, try a sherbet-coloured silky one. Once seen as something to keep granny snug, the cardigan is now a key part of our trans-seasonal wardrobes. This spring, go pretty by wearing it with a midi dress or give it edge by teaming with tailored trousers. And, of course, popped inside a tote, the cardigan is perfect for an extra precautionary layer on an evening out. The knitted dress has become an everyday staple –I found the perfect black fluted-sleeve one in Cos and have being wearing it with glee on chilly For spring, give it a new spin with lightweight versions in both muted and bright shades. Lastly, for the easiest style twist, hook a new-season bag over your arm. In a bright hue or bold print, a bag is a simple way to make a joyful spring statement without breaking the Add zebra zing to your everyday wear. Bag, £215, Staud, matchesfashion.com Update a favourite bag in an instant. Scarf, £155, Gucci, net-a-porter.com Team this silk number with jeans or slouchy tailored trousers. Shirt, £195, withnothingunderneath.com Stay sleek and chic in this knitted number. Dress, £79, cosstores.com Perfect for a spring shoulder ‘shrobe’. Cardigan, £75, stories.com Hide from the showers with this reversible leather bucket hat. Hat, £228, Yves Salomon, net-a-porter.com Images: Victoria Metaxas. Follow me on Instagram @thestylistandthewardrobe. RELATED ARTICLESMORE FROM AUTHOR Rochelle Humes has launched a gorgeous new edit with Next Shop the YOU Magazine Instagram YOU picks the best new-in buys from M& S Popular in Fashion Laura Jackson has teamed up with Next for the chicest knitwear January 22, 2020 Holly Willoughby’ s birthday dress is another Zara bargain February 10, 2020 The Instagram-famous & Other Stories wool blazer is back in stock August 31, 2022 Lorraine just wore Emma Willis’ Next collection from head to toe March 17, 2020 The prettiest spring dresses under £100 March 1, 2022 Everyone is buying Holly’ s gorgeous gingham Oasis dress May 14, 2020 13 bargain dresses to buy in ASOS’ s extra 20 per cent June 10, 2020 This £20 H& M dress is set to be the social media June 26, 2020 Stacey Solomon x Primark is back for a third collection with July 20, 2020 Searches for this perfect heatwave summer top style are up 5000% August 10, 2020 Popular CategoriesFood2704Life2496Fashion2240Beauty1738Celebrity1261Interiors684 Sign up for YOUMail Thanks for subscribing Please check your email to confirm (If you don't see the email, check the spam box) Fashion Beauty Celebrity Life Food Privacy & Cookies T&C Copyright 2022 - YOU Magazine. All Rights Reserved