6 Timeless Wardrobe Essentials

9th August 2016

Trends are often a flash in the pan but some things are so stylish and easy to wear that they’re destined to stand the ultimate fashion test – time.  Don’t get caught up in fads – choose a few (or all six) of these timeless classics and along with a few nifty styling tips, your wardrobe will instantly be a better place.

The Breton Top

Every woman should own at least one of our striped Harbour tops, a best seller at Joules, it’s firmly established itself as a favourite and perfect for channelling your inner Parisian chic. A long sleeve style makes for a casual base and looks good on everyone. The success of this style has led us to design a plethora of prints and patterns to adorn this classic shape. For a fun twist, try our foil print spots on stripes. Or how about stripes and florals in a hotchpotch or border print? A ditsy print skirt and Harbour make great investment pieces. Or why not ditch the stripes completely? Our Harbour tops now come in all-over floral prints too.

The Tunic

Tunics will always be a classic choice and we’ve decided to give them a new lease of life with rich botanical prints and up-to-date chambray. Wear them throughout the cold months of the year with skinny jeans for a more streamlined shape. Or simply roll up sleeves and pop on a blazer for an evening look. Psst! A shorter blazer will also create an instant waistline.

The Waterproof Jacket

Who’d have thought it? We know you’ve got a waterproof jacket, but we also know you’ve got room for one more. Especially when it’s as pretty and practical as our trusty Coast. Our collection of Coast jackets just keeps getting better (and bigger), this season’s new additions have been splashed with rose gold and silver spots that are sure to banish those rainy day blues in an instant. Sling this sought after layer over knits and tees to keep dry and toasty all day long. Perfect for festivals, a trip to the seaside, rambling through the country and even the commute to and from work. Try combining polka dots and stripes together in different tones (a striped Harbour underneath should do it).

The Skinny Jeans

A good pair of well-fitting skinny jeans is an essential building block for any wardrobe. We’ve tweaked and tailored this pair over many seasons and we’re finally sure we’ve got every element just right. Super-stretchy, to make them ultra-flattering (we’re convinced they make you look a size smaller) they’ll soon become a go-to you weren’t sure how you lived without.

The Sweatshirt

The sweatshirt is an ultimate layering piece, no matter your style. So if you’re looking to add to your collection of sweatshirts (we’ve all got one) you’ll be hard pressed to find one better than any in the range at Joules!

The Polo Shirt

Polo shirts are something we do well. Very well. Inspired by our equestrian heritage and finished with lots of little details that lift them out of the ordinary, these timeless pieces can be dressed up and down as you wish. Perfect to be paired with skinny jeans, shorts or even a skirt – the classic polo shirt is something you’ll find yourself turning to again and again.

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