Caroline Laniel

Vintage Fashion Shopping Tour in Milan (2nd edition)!

Discover my selection of the most beautiful Vintage fashion boutiques in-town! You will also enjoy style tips on how to add a twist of vintage for a unique and personal look! For more info & booking contact me. a presto!

How to wear cropped pants?

Have you noticed those gorgeous cropped pants in the last fashions shows? They have a specific cut directly inspired by menswear. Would you like to give it a try and add this garment to your wardrobe?
These are the kind of pants that I would definitely recommend because they fit any body shape. Here are a few tips to choose and wear them:

- if you are less than 1.60m wear them with high or kitten heels
- small belly and medium hips? Pick a high or medium waisted ones.
- flat bottom? Avoid linen, silk or a fabric too thin.

Don't wear them too casually, think "elegance and chic"!
Here are some combination suggestions to inspire you, enjoy!

white shirt + mid or high heel court shoe

Victoria Beckham version: a must! another one @ Asos

belted jacket + doctor bag+ pointy boots

Stella Jean

waisted jacket + big cuff+ lace up ankle boots

Giorgio Armani

a retro-romantic blouse+ wool blazer + salomé shoes

Dries Van Noten

Which one of these combination do you prefer? Do you wear cropped pants like these? Don't be shy! Show off your ankles, spring is coming...soon!!

Upgrade your Business Suit

Among women's' business attire the black suit & white shirt is a classic but can come across as overly formal.
It is possible to stand out from the crowd by creating a style that is personal and make you feel good and confident. Here is some advice I usually give my clients.

Here are 4 different ways to give your basic suit some personality:

Mix fabrics: pick a blazer with different color and material (wool, chambray, leather, velvet corduroy...) from your bottom, and pair it with a silk blouse. It will create contrast and embellish your silhouette.

Mango

Rag&Bone (netaporter)

Accessorize: one single accessory can make the difference! Pay attention to quality and remember that "less is more".

with a scarf

scarf D&G (netaporter)

a beautiful belt

Maison Boinet

statement jewelry

J Crew

Layer: as shown here below with a printed blouse and a plain color suit.

Max&Co

or like this:

Zara

Add color: it's fine to wear neutrals but give your suit a "chic with a twist" touch by picking one color and showing it in different hues. (for instance in the photo below with red, see the shirt + collar + blazer + shoes)