Over the last year, many of us have scaled back our wardrobes and become a little too comfortable wearing leggings each day. Now that we’re ready to have fun with fashion and welcome the return of those big events and special occasions, how do you break free from the same old working-from-home uniform?
Here, ELLE UK’s fashion writer Daisy Murray shares how she’s upping her sartorial game by honing her personal style and getting playful with jewellery. See how she’s using the new Wearing Occasions pieces from the Pandora Moments collection to accessorise her looks for different occasions, and shop her picks below.
Staycation style
‘In typical British staycation fashion, you have to be ready for rain or shine at a moment’s notice, so big wellies and a light, cotton poplin dress fit the bill for a holiday at home. While a dress is a must for me, whatever the event, pairing it with something a little unexpected – in this case, recycled rubber boots – helps to keep the outfit from looking too “done”. This practical footwear can take you from muddy walk to pub, plus a white cotton dress can be easily rolled up in your bag. When it comes to accessories, Pandora’s stack hooped earrings and the mixed metal rings are the perfect way for me to add a playful touch to this casual look. I love to use jewellery as a platform for self-expression and I often start with versatile pieces that can easily be incorporated into my wardrobe.'
Dressing up for a dinner date
‘Whether I’m going on a daytime walk or a dinner date, I dress pretty consistently by sticking to the styles I love and feel confident in. Investing in quality brands and interesting shapes is always important to me and that hasn’t changed since I’ve been dressing up more post-lockdown. Oversized and slightly odd silhouettes are my forte and this Molly Goddard dress ticks those boxes for me. If I’m styling a look that is all black, I like to have fun with accessories to stop it from looking too sombre. This cute heart pendant from Pandora is a great focal point of this outfit, plus the romantic style shows that I’m at least a little excited for a special evening out with my boyfriend.’
The holiday essentials
‘When I’m packing for a trip abroad, linen dresses are my holiday staple – they’re cool and comfortable, whether it’s a city or beach break. You also can’t go wrong with simple black sandals, which you can easily dress up with a slick of red lipstick and a pretty necklace that goes with everything. I think I can dress quite romantically sometimes and this outfit really reflects that. By adding Pandora’s heart pendant, but switching it to a contrasting metal, it shows how I like to experiment with jewellery and gives a subtle nod to the romantic look I often go for.’
Keeping it casual for brunch
‘As British summer time means rain, rain, a little bit of sun and more rain, I’ll often look to a pair of sturdy Dr. Martens boots as a sensible and easy-to-wear style solution. I stick to a stress-free approach to fashion, which is probably why I’m drawn to oversized dresses – they’re an instant outfit! However, a brunch date calls for a few finishing touches and Pandora’s charm-laden bracelets are a fitting accessory for this kind of occasion. I like to get creative by mixing and matching different styles and layering multiple charms together on one bracelet. They're the perfect tool for expressing my personal style, while adding a unique twist to my look.'
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