Dark colours are just so practical, hiding both daily grime and excess lumps. Can only the very rich and the very thin wear winter white?
Frockadvisor: talk to me about the influence of art on this season’s colour explosion
I’m still slightly traumatised by the widespread violation of the Breton top in 2010. Is it safe to start thinking about nautical stripes again?
Frockadvisor: it is now a full blown, unavoidable fashion thing, but how exactly are you supposed to wear a turtle neck?
I thought fashion was supposed to prod and provoke us. A lot of top design houses seem to be promoting the ordinary, in fact much of what they showed, I already have. What’s that about?
There is a certain type of woman. She can wear scarves, more importantly, she can layer without looking like a hobo. Help me be that woman.
I know I should be thoroughly post-modern and a latterday feminist, but I like to feel sexy and alluring, is this acceptable?
I’m all about the spooky references at the moment, as gothic rears its head, how do I make sure I’m more fashion girl than failure ghoul?
Frockadvisor: I’m really interested in making some key investments in my winter wardrobe. Is there an insurance policy against my choices becoming dated and redundant?
Animal Print, the domain of the old-school barmaid and lads’ magazines. Is there a modern way to work this look?
Frockadvisor: Oh I get it, they’re all touting metallics now because we have to start thinking about Christmas parties, right?
I like things matching, it’s just who I am, how can I get my head around this season’s cacophany of clashing brights?
Frockadvisor: sure, it’s sharp and kinda fresh on the map (again), but how do I do military with style and avoid looking like I’ve contracted trench foot?
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