How to wear winter's hottest trend, the jumper-skirt combo
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If you’ve already tired of your jeans, consider this on-point fashion pairing instead… At this time of year it’s all too easy to default to denim, particularly post the sparkle of party season. But even our trusty jeans become tiresome the further into winter we delve, which is why we’ve sought out another go-to ensemble to see us through ’til spring.
Cue the jumper and skirt combinations the fashion elite are sporting at every given opportunity. While this look is hard to get wrong, there are five fail safe combinations we swear by. From perfect pleated to mini suede, all you need to add is your favourite of boots and an oversized coat.
Blend Your Tones
Choose a colour and match it with its darker counterpart. Pink and burgundy makes for the prettiest union, but the look also works with pistachio and evergreen, or sky blue and cobalt.
enhance an accent hue
Be it a printed jumper or skirt, zero in on one of the colours within the print, then match the corresponding piece to it. This checked skirt and blue roll neck being a prime example.
Play With Proportions
For an cool take on the trend, size-up in your knit to create an oversized appearance, then enhance it by wearing it with a fitted mini skirt. We’re partial to this suede iteration.
Neutralise Animal Motifs
Animal prints can be daunting to wear, but the trick lies in what you style it with. Stick to classic separates – a vegan leather skirt, for example – and rest assured it’ll look sophisticated.
cinch your waist
If the slouchy look isn’t for you, choose a ladylike skirt and a sleek belted knit. Better yet, create the look at home using a belt you already own layered over the top of a well-worn jumper.