HEY, HOW DO I WEAR… Winter whites?

A guide to nailing this season’s trickiest tone

1 WHY IT WORKS Worried all-white will leave you looking like a large panna cotta? The trend is totally doable in structured tailoring, boxy separates, and sumptuous fabrics. Highlight one area in something form-fitting (not skintight) – Gigi’s loose jumper is fitted on the arms and tucked in at the waist for a flattering silhouette. 2 TEXTURE NOTES When dressing head-to-toe in white, create richness by combining textures, otherwise the look will feel flat. For example, smooth leather with a nubby shearling and a fine knit works beautifully, but rayon from the neck down, less so. Chunkier textures work best on your top half. 3 THE RIGHT SHADE Not all the whites in your outfit need to match perfectly – it’s fine if they do, but cream, ivory and eggshell work together well, and mismatched…

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Cosmopolitan UK (Digital) - 1 Issue, December 2018

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