Traditionally, countryside style has been about big brand names and hard-wearing materials suited to the outdoor lifestyle. While rubber wellies and wax jackets still have their place, country chic is moving on. Here are five simple, practical fashion tips to enhance classic countryside style by giving your outfits a thoroughly modern twist.
Accessorise
Accessories have a purpose in the country, where many people have farms or small holdings and spend more time outside for both work and pleasure. Leather gloves are a fashion classic and perfect for chilly weather – style with a trench coat like that worn by Meghan Markle during the Platinum Jubilee celebrations for a touch of class.
In colder weather, wrap up warm by adding timeless pieces like this lovely cashmere scarf which will look good with any outfit. The Sweater Shop deliver direct from Dublin and, as a holder of a gold trusted service award, you are assured of high-quality customer service. Headscarves can also be a fantastic way to accessorise your outfit and with fresh ways to style them this once outdated item is enjoying a resurgence.
Time to Relax
Comfort is key when relaxing and there are plenty of choices when it comes to loungewear. Cable knit styles in navy, cream or marl grey are fashionable wherever you live. Perfect for switching off or chilling out, these matching two pieces are great for resting on the sofa in an evening while also being smart enough to wear if you need to pop to the shops.
Muted Tones
Browns and greens are the colours usually associated with countryside style, probably because of their practicality – for those working outdoors or spending time tending the garden or mucking out the stables, they can hide a multitude of stains. Add a fun, playful splash of colour with bright knitwear underneath a practical padded jacket – tangerine is a good accompaniment especially in the autumn, or in warmer weather create an eye-catching clash by choosing cerise or sunshine yellow.
Go Vintage
Vintage fashion has many advantages and is showing no sign of going out of style, with people ditching fast fashion as they become more conscious of both production ethics and environmental impact. Soft floral dresses with slouchy cardigans offer comfort and a casual look for a relaxed evening at the local pub, or for a formal occasion, seek out jodhpur-style trousers and sequinned tops. Local Facebook pages and sites such as Vinted can be a wonderful way to update your wardrobe whilst supporting the sustainable living movement.
Fashion for Feet
Boots are a practical item in the countryside with the road network often being off-road tracks and dog-walking routes following woodland trails. Sturdy footwear is a must but that doesn’t mean sacrificing style – team sexy knee-high boots with jeggings or pixie boots with boho skirts depending on the occasion and know your footwear won’t let you or your image down.
Whether you invest in smaller items like a cashmere scarf or go all out with a designer jacket, you can embrace the outdoor lifestyle and countryside chic.
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