By Lisa O’Neill
Black and white stripes are never out of vogue but this winter they’re more in than ever! And these fabulous pieces won’t widen your silhouette – they’ll flatter your shape instead.
Top $89.90 from Witchery. Pants $109.99 and belt $29.99 (set of 2) both from Farmers. Bracelet set $29.99 from Ezibuy. Clutch $29.99 from The Warehouse. Boots $79.90 from Novo.
These stripes add interest but cunningly avoid the tummy, arms and hips.
Look for tops with clever panels that reduce your width rather than increase it. Spliced panels (where a pattern is broken up or divided by another) are very flattering.
Coated denim and leather finishes are a great way to highlight your legs. This winter is all about texture, so embrace a sexy sheen.
Ankle boots and clutch purses are very hot right now. Either will bring your wardrobe right up to the fashion minute.
Blazer $79.99, blouse $79.99, bag $29.99 and shoes $169.95 all from Farmers. Necklace $34.95 from Ezibuy. Skirt $99.99 from Max. Voodoo tights $26.99 from department stores.
Black and white stripes are a multi-tasking asset to your wardrobe – classic, clean and interesting all at once. Team with plain colours to keep it fresh.
A soft, unstructured jacket can easily be dressed up or down.
Leaving jackets open is more flattering (unless you are as willowy as the Duchess of Cambridge) and more comfortable too.
A top or shirt in a pop of colour will brighten a dark winter’s day. The beauty of black and white stripes is they can work with any colour.
Winter is the perfect time for a shorter skirt length as opaque tights make anything possible. For a total black-out, go for 120 denier.
Cardigan $79.99 and necklace $29.99 both from Farmers. Top $49.99 and Jeans $49.99 both from Ezibuy. Scarf $17 from Kmart. Boots $89.90 from Novo.
This cardigan would look fabulous worn solely with black or white but looks snappy with any colour.
A plain black top will minimise the tummy area, while these red jeans are a classic that never dates.
Dress $59.99 and beads $39.99 both from Ezibuy. Coat $390 from Verge. Clutch $22 from Kmart. Voodoo tights $26.99 from department stores. Shoes $109.95 from Farmers.
Red always works on cold days, and I love a coat with a two-way zip. This fastening allows you to open the coat from the top or bottom. Important note: unzipping from the bottom will add length to your body.
This dress has magical slimming properties, employing stripes to distract the eye and break up the body shape.
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