INSTANT OUTFIT... CHINOS
Sigerson Morrison Black gladiator sandals, £325, by Sigerson Morrison at La Garconne

By Nagar Ghahreman

Chinos are the trouser alternative to ripped and faded jeans or harem pants this summer. And Thomas Burberry’s version are a pretty perfect pair. The classic has been updated for 2009 with peg leg proportions, narrowing at bottom and finishing just north of the ankle (still perfect for rolling up once or twice). Team them with a simple white t-shirt and Levi’s classic denim jacket for a modern take on preppy 80s style. To finish the look, we love these flat caged sandals from Sigerson Morrison, a classic, brown leather Gladstone bag and Annina Vogel’s vintage amethyst pendant.

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