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Classic style and excellent quality

Style and quality are two words I consider important when building a long-lasting sustainable wardrobe. The brand Winser London ticks both those boxes. I have been a fan of this brand ever since I was introduced to Kim Winser about six years ago. I first wrote about Winser London here in 2014.

My wardrobe is living proof of this as it contains Winser London trousers, jeans, tops and knitwear; some items date back to their original launch collection. My favourite pieces are their jeans (still in good condition having been washed and worn many times) and my Audrey cashmere sweater in bright pink, seen here in soft turquoise.

The rose print maxi skirt and tie neck top are from their current collection.

The aim of this post is to demonstrate how versatile these pieces are. Above I am wearing them together to form a dress. I have added a wide belt as I am lucky enough to still have a smallish waist. It looks equally good with the top worn over the skirt. If you prefer a shorter length they have a knee-length dress in the same print. The fabric is viscose and it is hand wash. I always check this as dry-clean is expensive these days.

In this photo, I have added a Winser London Audrey cotton boat neck sweater in navy plus my favourite white trainers from Fitflop.

How to maximise these two pieces

Here I am wearing the rose print top with a pair of jeans for a casual look. My blue and silver sandals are from Fitflop.

Finally, I am wearing their pure cashmere belted cardigan in pale blue. Ideal to wear on a chilly summer evening was £249 now reduced to £99 (only medium and large sizes left). The face mask I am wearing is from Baukjen and my blue earrings by Kin at JohnLewis &Partners

I met up with my photographer Laura Hines after two months of absence. She took these great photographs at Twickenham embankment. Self-distancing rules were adhered to. Follow her on Instagram

Disclaimer: Winser London kindly lent me the above outfits for photographic purposes. They kindly gifted me the tie-neck blouse. The rest have been returned.

Chicatanyage

I write a fashion and beauty blog for women over 50 with the aim of inspiring mature women to continue to enjoy and have fun with their fashion choices. I have spent most of my working life in some way connected to fashion. I started my career in Fashion PR and then trained as an Image Consultant when my children were young. I subsequently worked in the corporate world running seminars, doing private coaching and speaking at conferences. I started my blog in 2009 as I wanted to share my years of experience working in the world of fashion. I truly believe we can continue to have confidence in the way we present ourselves. Our style may evolve with time and changing lifestyles, yet with a little knowledge and inspiration, we can all continue to have fun with fashion. As women of a certain age we are a growing demographic let us prove that we can also be a chic one.

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  • Gorgeous, gorgeous, Josephine. This is a great color for you and me, too, actually. Love the two pieces acting as "one." And the earrings!

  • You look great in the "dress" and earrings Josephine. You did this clever trick before with blue printed trousers and a top that passed as a "onesie" with none of the inconvenience. Thank you for dressing up, going out and giving us so many lovely ideas.

  • Love the outfit and the colour on you, Josephine. I like Winser clothing but being on the short side, I find the fit difficult.

  • Hi Josephine. I love Winser too and like you have pieces from years ago Only this week I ordered another Audrey sweater. They are such a good fit and style Keep showing us how to wear the pieces it is great to see them on a real person and not a model
    Best wishes
    Margo

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