Art of Style

Your Personal Shopper Loves… Felicity Shares Her Wardrobe Wins For Timeless Style

Get to know the top picks and styling tips of NET-A-PORTER’s Personal Shoppers, as they reveal their seasonal staples and how to wear them. Here, Felicity, from our London team, shares her must-have pieces for a functional yet fashion-forward workwear closet

Photography Tom O'NeillStyling Maya Gunavardhana
Fashion
Felicity wears: denim jacket, jeans, and bag, all Toteme; shoes, The Row; belt, Khaite; rings, Spinelli Kilcollin

Double denim

Denim is so versatile, and each garment has the ability to create many looks or tap into lots of different moods. Whether you’re dressing it up or down, you can pretty much mix and match it with everything – that’s what I love about double denim in particular. This Toteme shirt and tailored jeans functions as separates, but, worn together, looks cohesively put together, especially as the mid-blue denim wash is quite tonal. Denim dresses serve a similar function. I think of double denim like a casual suit: it’s so easy to throw on and the opportunities are endless for making the look your own. If my clients are ever concerned about pulling it off, I remind them that accessories are their friends – adding a belt or some beautiful jewelry can really elevate your outfit. On a night out, pair denim with heels and a clutch and you’re ready to go. For daytime, opt for a boot or a ballet pump. I wear denim every day, and the investment in new-season wares always pays off.”

  • TOTEME
    + NET SUSTAIN high-rise tapered organic jeans
    €104.00
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    The Palmer wide-leg jeans
    €168.00
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    Icons medusa '95 high-rise straight-leg jeans
    €375.00
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A transitional trench coat

“The trench is a classic staple that every workwear closet needs. It’s the definition of a wardrobe building block: very hard-working; super-versatile; appropriate for many different occasions, from work to weekend; plus it has the ability to make you feel polished, even if you just slip it on over a basic T-shirt and jeans. I always advise my clients to invest in a good trench coat, as it really is something you can wear for years to come. Magda Butrym, Isabel Marant and The Row all offer excellent versions for FW23. There’s lots of fun to be had with outerwear this season, but when it comes to a trench coat, stick to stony, muted colorways and classic fits for a reliably timeless capsule piece that works with everything. I’d pair The Row’s trench with a knit and jeans for an easy everyday look, but, after dark, it will also look polished worn over a slip dress.”

  • VERSACE
    Icons belted double-breasted cotton-gabardine trench coat
    €940.00
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  • ISABEL MARANT
    Ebani two-tone double-breasted cotton-gabardine trench coat
    €556.00
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Clockwise from top left: ring, Yvonne Léon; ballet flat, Valentino Garavani; trench coat, Isabel Marant; necklace, Lauren Rubinski; white shoulder bag, Khaite; boots, Gabriela Hearst; red shoulder bag, Jacquemus; dress, Chloé
Denim jacket, and jeans, both Toteme; bag, The Row; belt, Khaite; rings, Spinelli Kilcollin and Yvonne Léon

The ballet flat

“Ballet flats are having a major moment again, and I love how easy they are to throw on and add polish to any outfit. When you invest in staple items it really shows, and this pair from Loeffler Randall is beautiful. Cute and elegant, the design’s elasticated strap reminds me of the real ballet pumps I had when I was a child. Meanwhile, Jacquemus block-toed version is a cool take on the pointe-shoe silhouette that feels modern. Such a refined flat is a nice switch-up from the chunky loafer styles we’ve seen around in recent seasons, but, crucially, they aren’t impractical to wear. For something sparklier, Khaite’s crystal-adorned versions look amazing with a classic straight-leg jean and cotton shirt, but also super-elegant with a black dress for dinner – the perfect sole savior as we head towards the festive season.”

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    Rockstud leather-trimmed leopard-print calf hair ballet flats
    €392.00
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    Veralli metallic leather ballet flats
    €695.00
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    Tan-Go patent-leather ballet flats
    €288.00
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    Leonie crystal-embellished mesh ballet flats
    €133.00
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