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We’ve had our first burst of spring-like sunshine this week, so it feels good to be looking at the SS25 look books with “yes, I can wear this soon” eyes. As usual, I head straight to Margaret Howell; not only for new-in eye candy, but for simple styling tweaks to utilise on my existing arsenal of tailored trousers, lightweight knits, blazers, and shirts.
Margaret Howell SS25 is giving a ‘refined slop’** edge to her usual boyish separates, so I’m taking inspo from the double shirts, low-slung skinny belts, baggy shorts and wrinkly socks.
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Why does this work?
Something to do with the magic of the mix. The baggy socks offset the otherwise polished two-button blazer and starched shirts, although I would swap the nostalgic sandals for Derbys or penny loafers*.
A sloppy half-tuck works best when it’s teamed with pristine crease-front trousers, especially when a bridle leather belt is part of the equation. And as for the shorts – I love the shorts! – the oversize Dad’s Army proportions lend themselves to slim or slouchy tops, but the belt definitely helps to add finesse, as will equally refined accessories – keep a silk square scarf*, steel watch* and dark aviator shades* on standby.
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**No disrespect to Margaret Howell, ‘slop‘ refers to the word du jour in design circles
WORDS: Disneyrollergirl / Navaz Batliwalla
IMAGES: Margaret Howell SS25
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