What to Wear for A Weekend in London

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A Dress No Less
Biker Chick or Nicer Chic?
Chic Sneakers
Funky Bag that is Just Right
Unique and Stylish Jewellery
Accessories

For most places these days, anything goes – and by anything goes, that means leggings, an over-sized hoodie and your most comfortable pumps, especially if you are not doing anything in particular. But Central London is a different story: home to countless celebs, influencers and fashionistas, you have to dress to impress here if you want to feel the part. Here's how you can get that effortless stylishness that marks a London girl from any other and some top tips for what to wear for a weekend in London.

A Dress No Less

Killer dresses are those that fit perfectly and accentuates your beautiful curves in the right places and skimming forgivingly over those that are sometimes not so forgiving. On all women, a dress can transform your smile and attitude to show your best version of you! Some examples of beautiful elegant dresses to wear out in London can be found via brands like Twinset (best part, you can shop online!). Make sure you have at least one dress that will allow you to dress up for a black-tie event, many places in Central London have, and adhere to, a very strict dress code.

Biker Chick or Nicer Chic?

A kick-butt leather jacket looks oh-so edgy when teamed with a beautifully feminine outfit, giving it an edge of mysterious and menace that will infuse you with confidence and mystique that is sure to catch the eye of everyone who sees you prowling along the street, or sitting enjoying a cappuccino. There are so many directions you can go with the leather jacket, making it one of the most versatile pieces you’ll take with you!

Chic Sneakers

Sneakers have long been big ticket items, a long way from their origins as kids' shoes and grabbing a pair of beautiful designer sneaks is a great way to keep your feet comfortable as you explore London. Be warned, it is big and fascinating and you will walk for miles without even really realising it, especially if your feet are comfortable!

Funky Bag that is Just Right

The right handbag is the perfect size: it holds what you need without being too big or bulky, it is in a colour that matches or harmonises with your outfit and it looks interesting more than expensive. You could spend a fortune on a high-quality designer bag, or you can find cheaper alternatives that look, feel and work better because they have more to prove! The advantage of these bags over their very similar designer counterparts is that you will have some spending money left after their purchase! Bring a clutch for the evening, and a cute crossbody to sling across for your daytime adventures.

Unique and Stylish Jewellery

Team your outfit with an appropriate amount of jewellery. Plain, single colour outfits can be blinged up a bit more than with different kinds of jewelry rather it be dainty or large. But in general, choose one or two pieces that work well together – or a matching set of necklace, earrings and bracelet or brooch – to allow the few pieces to shine. Too much jewelry merges into an amorphous twinkling mass that prevents anyone from seeing the pieces clearly!

Accessories

Sometimes we can forget about the accessories that make an outfit. The best accessories though can be glasses. An amazing pair of Vera Bradley glasses can set off any outfit regardless of the other style choices you’ve made. The eye makeup you choose can change exactly how this accessory can be seen, and let’s face it anything on your face will be one of the first things people notice, especially those making eye contact with you. The great thing about these types of glasses is that they can be worn for a special occasion as well as day to day, so value for money is certainly one of the appealing points to them.

But if there is one piece of advice for anyone coming to Central London and wanting to look amazing: be yourself and have fun exploring! Dress to please and suit yourself, and the confidence and happiness that this imparts in you will show in your beauty, body language and poise.

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