If you’ve seen a TikTok or Insta reel about ‘Wearing vs Styling’ or even ‘Gen Z can wear the same set of clothes twice and, with only minor changes, present two entirely different looks to the world. 

The easiest upgrade: accessories and layers 

Need a shortcut to personal style? The cheat you’re looking for is a small, well-chosen set of accessories that allows you to put your own spin on simple pieces: a T-shirt worn with pearl earrings and a headband gives an entirely different vibe to the same shirt worn with layered necklaces and a neck scarf. 

A quick glance at any gallery of street-style images will also show you that layers are a powerful way to look more polished, fast! Add a couple of layering basics to your wardrobe – coats, cardis, hoodies, blazers along with neutral slim-fit tops and tees – and you’ll have endless options to play with. 

Top tip:

A scarf is probably one of the most versatile accessories in a wardrobe. Not only for around the neck or as a head wrap, but it can do double duty as a belt/sash or even be worn as a top with some creative knotting. 

Zone in on layering your jewellery – whether it’s multiple rings, necklaces of various lengths, or a bold set of cuff bangles.  

Custom clothing: it’s all yours 

If you know how you want to look, you can unlock the power of one-of-a-kind pieces. Find your nearest thrift store, ask around for tailor or seamstress recommendations, and prepare to deliver disappointing answers to endless “Where did you get that?” questions. 

Amazing things happen when you realise that your clothes are 100% yours, and you can do with them exactly as you please. Found jeans that fit exactly right at the waist and thigh, but are a little too long? That’s nothing that you, a sewing kit and a YouTube tutorial can’t solve. The same goes for swapping out buttons, or altering sleeves, or adding detailing to a plain garment. 

Finding your signature 

Signature style means a specific aesthetic: think of the friend who has a distinctive yoga-instructor vibe, or something preppy going on, no matter what individual items they wear. For some, it can be a little more specific: a few favourite bags, shoes or jewellery pieces that anchor their look and last through the seasons even as they style them slightly differently – what’s a headscarf in summer might be worn as a cravat in autumn. 

When you see patterns and similarities emerging in the kinds of looks you like, that’s your personal style – and when you’re confident in your personal style, it’s a lot easier to know what you really want to buy, and how and when to wear it. 

@sierrarenasFASHION EXPOSURE THERAPY: a concept I thought of to easily explain how to find your personal style, learning to love the awkwardness, and the key to becoming the real world you, not the Pinterest version of you! 🧠 It’s taken me years to find my style that feels personal and perfectly curated to my body, personality and mind! I’m constantly asked the question and I always catch myself running on long tangents trying to explain it. So one day, I decided to conceptually create a concept that answers all your questions in full, I hope this helps! 💋💋💋💋💋♬ original sound – SIERRA RENA

If putting thought into what you wear makes you feel frivolous or silly when there’s so much else going on in the world, decide to change that attitude today. As with most things, you’ll get as much out of personal style as you put in, so even if you’re not ready to think of yourself as a fashion girly, there’s a practical and logical side to it: time spent on your ‘My Style’ Pinterest board is an investment in streamlining your life and saving money on impulse buys. 

Top tip

Experimenting with silhouettes can be a key to signature style – puffy on top, slim below, or wide skirts and pants with tighter tops. A belt can also make all the difference; look for unusual textures, colours or buckles to add your stamp to an outfit. A belt worn with a cardigan or to cinch a floaty dress is an entirely different vibe. Or double up on your belts (layering). 

It’s bold and makes a statement – wearing a classic shirt back to front, with the buttons at the back. 

Dress up and show up 

Want to try out a new look but feeling undecided? Wear it to do a simple errand. Not only will you get used to turning heads (something that comes with the territory for those with great personal style), but you’ll also have a quick practise run to see if the look feels like ‘you’. If your new wide-legged pants just don’t feel right in the aisles of the supermarket, you’ve got time to try them with your top tucked in, with kitten heels instead of sneakers, have an odd fit altered or try a different size before you take the look out to a social occasion. 

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1. Knitted hoods 

Knitted hoods are having a moment and we are totally here for it! Not only do they combat winter’s chilly weather, but you’ll look ever chic wearing it on your way out. Whether you opt for a neutral colour paired with a melton coat or add a pop of colour with your oversized pleather jacket – it is the cutest (and totally trendy) way to keep your ears warm.

2. (P)leather gloves 

Yes ladies – gloves are back, and there’s no better time to get your hands (and arms) into a pair. Classic black or brown leather gloves are the perfect match for a tailored coat or your favourite knit, creating a timeless cold-weather ensemble. For extra style points, let your gloves peek out from oversized or dramatic sleeves – this trés chic detail adds a sleek contrast to bulkier outerwear and instantly elevates your look. 

@imkarimedina Casual but always chic 😎 @H&M @ZARA @CHARLESKEITHOFFICIAL @CELINE #chicoutfits #casualchicstyle #nyccontentcreator #everydayoutfits #coolgirloutfit ♬ original sound – Stance

3. Shield sunglasses 

Shield sunglasses have made the leap from fashion runways to everyday wardrobes – proving this trend is here to stay for chilly-weather style. These statement shades are perfect for elevating both casual and dressed-up looks. Wear them with leggings, your favourite sports jacket, and sneakers for an effortlessly cool errand run, or style them with heeled boots, a pleated skirt, and an oversized knit for a bold, fashion-forward ensemble. Whatever your style, keep these trendy sunglasses close by to add instant edge to any outfit. 

 

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4. Slouchy boots 

Channel a dose of retro cool this winter with slouchy boots – the comeback trend we can’t get enough of. These boots deliver instant attitude and a playful twist to any outfit. Dare to experiment with textures: team a pair with a pleather jacket and a mini skirt for an unapologetically bold city vibe. 

@jet_fashion_official Rich tones. Modern energy. 🤎 The kind of boot that effortlessly pulls every winter look together. Easy to style. Even easier to wear. Slouchy Boot: 499.99 *Also available in black. Shop in-store or online via the link in our bio. #JetFashion #JetGoodForLife #LadiesFashion ♬ original sound – Jet Fashion

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1. Pointed ankle boots   

 A staple in our cool weather capsule is the modest pointed ankle boot. Heeled or flat, these boots are practical, polished, and trusted for any occasion. Go retro with double denim –an oversized denim shirt and straight cut jeans – and don’t forget your turtleneck underneath to add warmth to both your body and your look. 

2. Slouch boots 

 Just like Y2K-fashion and everything 2016, slouch boots are back – and we’re not mad about it. They bring an instant attitude, so have fun with texture when you style them. Throw on a leather (or pleather) jacket with a short (or longer pencil) skirt for a bold city look or lean into their bohemian side with a flowing midi dress and a cosy coat.  

@jet_fashion_official Rich tones. Modern energy. 🤎 The kind of boot that effortlessly pulls every winter look together. Easy to style. Even easier to wear. Slouchy Boot: 499.99 *Also available in black. Shop in-store or online via the link in our bio. #JetFashion #JetGoodForLife #LadiesFashion ♬ original sound – Jet Fashion

3. Riding boots 

This equestrian‑inspired classic remains stylish and chic, adding instant elegance to any outfit. Keep it sleek by pairing black riding boots with black leggings and a puffer jacket, then top it off with oversized black sunglasses for just the right touch of drama. 

 

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4. The cowboy boots 

 Whether you wear it Princess Diana style with straight-cut jeans tucked in and a sweatshirt or take an edgier approach by pairing your boots with a short skirt and an oversized knit, there’s no wrong way to add some yeehaw to your outfit. Cowboy boots kick up instant personality, mixing old school charm with a rebellious streak. Dress them up with a tailored blazer for a high-low mix or keep it casual with this bodycon mesh dress for that effortless boho vibe. 

@abidowns 3 ways to wear cowboy boots – these are my all year round essential shoe tbh. Always best to buy good quality leather if possible because they will last! #cowboybootoutfit #winteroutfitinspo #southernhemispherefashion #durbaninfluencer #durbancontentcreator ♬ original sound – abidowns

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Dress over pants 

Fashion lovers everywhere give layering a dress over pants a big yes. It’s the perfect way to stretch your summer wardrobe into cooler months while looking effortlessly chic. Try a midi slip dress with tailored trousers and pumps or chunky loafers for the office. Top it off with a cute knit, and you’ve got a look that’s equal parts cosy and cool. 

@ciaraodohertyy What’s trending: dresses over pants 👗👖 This is a summer trend we’re going to be seeing right into autumn winter – it’s such an easy layering hack – will you be trying it out? I’ve linked some of my favourite styles in my LTK shop in my bio 🔗 . . . . . #trendreport #summertrends #autumntrends #fashiontrends #outfitinspo #outfitideas #styleinspo #ootd #minimalstyle #dressoverpants #dresslayering ♬ It girl, Fashion, Glamour – Athostvz

Layer up 

You don’t have to say goodbye to thedrop‑longsleeved top in the same shade (or a complementary hue) underneath for a monochromatic, cosy vibe Chelsea boots, and you’ve got a modern twist that is effortlessly chic. 

Shirtdress and boots combo 

A crisp shirt dress for autumn? Absolutely. Just swap your summer sandals for kneehigh boots and layer it over a sleek turtleneck for the perfect autumn update. Drape a  fauxll over your shoulders and you’re ready to go. It’s the ultimate dress to impress look for that Monday 9am meeting. 

@lovelyamusan0 How would you toughen up a white shirt dress! #grwm In styling this maxi dress with knee high boots. #fyp #fy #foryou #OOTD #summerlooks #boots ♬ suara asli – DREEZY

Mix textures  

Elevate your look by playing with textures. Pair your favourite denim dress with the ultimate autumn companion – a suede jacket. Add cowboy boots and a roomy tote for an urban cowgirl vibe. It’s a playful fusion of textures that feels both effortless and on‑trend. 

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A white linen-look shirt and wide-legged pants 

Although a crisp white shirt is classic office attire, a linen (or linen-look) shirt brings the trés (office) chic vibes for summer. Pairing your linen shirt with wide-legged pants is guaranteed to earn you a ton of style points at work, whether you wear breezy linen (or linen-look) pants or opt for a more structured option. Go for an oversized fit and tuck it (or half-tuck) your shirt into your pants to give it a polished look – and to accentuate your waist. your pants to give it a polished look – and to accentuate your waist. 

@banannlatte to all my chic & comfy office outfit girlies: 100% linen button ups basically feel like you’re still lounging in bed heheoheo 🛌🤍 #fashiontok #stylingtips #stylingideas #outfitinspo #fypp #linentop ♬ party 4 u – Charli xcx

Wrap dress 

If there’s one silhouette that works for any summer occasion, it’s the versatile (and flattering) wrap dress. Since designer Diane von Furstenberg launched this style into superstardom it has been a wardrobe staple – cool in summer and versatile when the weather starts to cool, it’s seasonless and timeless. “There’s nothing quite like a good wrap dress to flatter all body shapes with effortless style; it cinches you in all the right places and can guide the eye to skim over any areas you want to hide without being too revealing. They can be dressed up or down in a flash with a clever switch of accessories and are utterly ageless,” says celebrity fashion expert Miranda Holder. Choose a short-sleeved dress and pair it with a simple wedge for the perfect summer work outfit.  

@my_jewellery how do you style your wrap dress!? 😉🙌🏼 #myjewellery #hack #wrapdress ♬ Zou Bisou Bisou – Gillian Hills

Tailored vest  

Looking for a summer outfit that says boardroom‑ready without the stuffy blazer? A tailored vest or waistcoat paired with matching pants is the ultimate warm-weather (and effortlessly cool) power move. Finish the look with sleek loafers and understated jewellery that can transition seamlessly from boardroom meetings to after‑work drinks. 

@yinkaodukoya Corporate Monday Series 👔✨ Starting the week strong with a look that’s both polished and office-appropriate. This v-neck vest is a fave, but layering a fitted tee underneath keeps it aligned with the dress code — no distractions, no HR emails, just clean lines and confidence. Sometimes the smallest styling choices make the biggest impact. Professional doesn’t have to mean boring — just intentional. #corporatestyle #workwearinspo #officeoutfits #stylewithsubstance #corporatemondayseries #ootd #corporategirlie #corporatemondays #outfitideas #explorepage✨ #dresswithme ♬ original sound – Yinka Odukoya

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The collaboration between Batman and Police Watches is more than just a design partnership – it’s a fusion of two powerful worlds. Police bring their urban watchmaking heritage, while Batman embodies the heroic and mysterious spirit of Gotham’s protector. The collections blend sharp lines, striking aesthetics, and a contemporary edge. 

The heroic design 

From sculpted case shapes that evoke Batman’s armour to textured dials inspired by the Bat-emblem, the design cues pay homage to the grit of Gotham City – while the deep blacks, graphite greys and metallic accents of the colour palette also stay true to Batman’s universe. Whether worn as a striking everyday statement or displayed as part of a curated collection, these designs embody the timeless duality of darkness and light that defines Batman. 

The Batman legacy  

 This collaboration does more than celebrate a character – it honours an icon. Batman’s legacy spans generations, making these watches not just accessories but collectable pieces for fans, enthusiasts and style-driven individuals alike. This Police collection pays homage to Batman – a reminder that style, like justice, never goes out of fashion.  

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For 100 years, South African women have turned to Foschini for life’s defining moments: the outfit for a wedding, a birthday party, an anniversary and even a funeral. Dressing women through their stories has always been our goal. That’s why award-winning designer Rich Mnisi is the perfect collaborator to mark our centenary. Like Foschini, his designs are rooted in making women feel confident and bold.  

 

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Rich launched his label in 2015. In just a decade, he has become one of South Africa’s most acclaimed fashion designers, celebrated for bold prints, sculptural silhouettes and work that often explores heritage.  

His pieces have travelled from South African fashion weeks to international campaigns and runways, and he has most notably dressed icons like Beyonce, Naomi Campbell, Ciara and Bonang Matheba. Rich has also been featured in Vogue Italia, Vogue China, ELLE, Marie Claire, GQ, L’Officiel, Highsnobiety, Dazed & Confused and WWD. These editorials position him as not only a South African talent, but a designer of global importance.  

Normally, owning a RICH MNISI piece is out of reach for most. (Even Bonang once jokingly said: “If you want to buy a trench coat from the RICH MNISI Collection? R2 million!”) The designer is aspirational even to our stars…  

But this collaboration changes that. For the first time, customers can buy into the prestige of RICH MNISI at Foschini’s accessible price point. They can proudly say: “I bought my first RICH MNISI piece at Foschini.” 

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Summer 2025 is delivering a delicious mix of polish and play. There’s French-girl ease, tactile textures and sculptural silhouettes that feel modern but wearable. Whether you’re planning warm-weather looks now or forecasting for the new year’s styling, these trends have real staying power. 

1. Summer suede 

It’s weird to think of wearing a suede item in the heat of summer, right? But in this scenario, it actually works! Think sun-kissed, touchable and luxe suede in sandy neutrals and caramel browns — for clothing and accessories. Fashion editors around the globe have flagged suede as a quiet-luxury material to watch this season. Expect refined, unstructured totes, slouchy pouches and belt bags in soft-grain suedes across the SS25 accessories landscape. To wear the trend, you’ll want to keep it light and breathable: a thin suede overshirt with a ribbed tank top; a knee-skimming suede skirt with a crisp men’s shirt; or simply switch your leather tote for a suede hobo bag.  

Top tips 

Balance suede’s warmth with cool fabrics, like linen shorts, poplin shirts or silk slip dresses, and finish with woven sandals or sleek flats. Protect with a good suede spray and don’t get it wet when it rains.  

2. Classic French Chic  

French women are famed for their effortless style, and this season they’ve inspired an aesthetic that’s all about tailored shorts suits, stripes, slingbacks, bow-blouses and nonchalant polish. On the Spring/Summer 2025 catwalks, Chanel reasserted the textbook formula with tweed short suits and leg-baring tailoring — practical, pretty and très Paris. Saint Laurent’s streamlined suiting and silk bow-blouses sharpened the look, while Jacquemus channelled French Riviera spirit with sun-drenched minimalism and sculpted details. From Pamela Anderson and Tyla to Bella Hadid, celebrities have kept the conversation about this look hot and happening. If you’re wondering how to style it, try a micro-tweed jacket with tailored shorts and slingback heels. Or swap the classic Breton stripes for a fine, sheer knit layered over a tonal camisole. 

Top Tips  

Keep your accessories on the quiet side; a chain-strap mini bag and black sunnies would work perfectly here. Hair and make-up should feel a little ‘undone, with glossy skin and blurred red lips.  

3. Sculptural Minimalism  

Architectural shapes, clever cuts and precision tailoring are what set this trend apart from the rest. It’s all about embracing clean lines, with a twist. Leading the trend, Loewe’s S/S25 show distilled designer Jonathan Anderson’s ‘radical reduction’ into curved, bouncing silhouettes that looked like wearable sculptures. Proenza Schouler and Ferragamo emphasised pure lines and impeccable cut in the form of quiet pieces with striking proportions. If you feel drawn to this look and feel, you can easily wear it in your own way. Choose one sculptural ‘moment’ — perhaps an origami-style skirt, asymmetric top or crisp column dress. Then keep everything else restrained. Hair slicked back or softly tucked behind ears, and leather thong sandals or square-toe mules will ground the look.  

Top Tip  

Opt for neutral palettes (ivory, butter, stone or black) and minimal jewellery (a single cuff or geometric earring). 

4. Sheer layers  

This summer we’re valuing transparency with intention! That is, sheer organza shirts, gauzy skirts over briefs, and chiffon blouses under tailored jackets. The sheer conversation was propelled this year, with Saint Laurent’s S/S25 runways and celebrity front rows doubling down; magazines from Harper’s Bazaar to Vogue have tracked its endurance on and off the red carpet. Bella Hadid and Zoe Kravitz are frequent references for how to do sheer with poise. To style it, think ‘a whisper of a hint’. Start with a sheer button-down shirt over a similarly toned bandeau top and tailored shorts, or a chiffon midi skirt over sleek briefs and worn with kitten heels.  

Top tips 

Keep your colours sophisticated (ink, chocolate or ivory) and add structure with a blazer or boxy waistcoat to offset the softness. Matte textures (suede and canvas) also temper the reveal.  

5. Tennis Core 2.0 

Country-club crispness meets street polish through pleated minis, polo knits, visor caps and classic white court sneakers updated in navy, cream and green. From Zendaya’s Challengers press-tour looks to a very fashion-forward US Open, tennis style hit critical mass in 2025. Courtside celebrities and players alike (Jessica Alba in Ralph Lauren, and Naomi Osaka’s jewel-toned kits) cemented TennisCore as both spectator and everyday dressing, according to Vogue. Like this aesthetic? It’s easy to pull off with key pieces. Anchor your look with one ‘court-like’ piece, such as a pleated skirt, a zip-front knit or a visor cap. Pair with city items such as a leather crossbody bag, tailored blazer or platform loafers. Remember to keep the palette clean (white, navy, forest, butter and yellow), and trade sporty sneakers for sleeker ones. For evening, swap the pleats for a ribbed tennis dress and add chandelier earrings.  

Top Tip  

Bowling-style bags or sporty ones with lots of pockets and zips are appropriate choices.  

6. Liquid Metal 

Think high-shine silver, pale gold and mercury sheens: soft, fluid and surprisingly neutral. At the forefront of this look, Rabanne remains the reference for chainmail and high-shine craftsmanship; the S/S25 runways across Prada, Versace and others echoed the metallic message. Red carpets from Cannes to the Toronto International Film Festival kept reflective finishes in rotation, while editors called metallics one of this summer’s defining trends. Here, you’ll need to treat metallics like a neutral. Try a slip skirt in silver with a white tee and minimalist sandals; or silver trousers with a cotton shirt and loafers. For night, a liquid-metal column dress needs only a slim cuff bangle and barely-there heels. 

Top tip 

Keep your make-up glowy but avoid going for anything too glittery.  

7. Woven & raffia Accessories  

We love basket bags, raffia mules and woven leather flats — ‘vacation textures’ refined for the city. The S/S25 accessories story is full of craft and Vogue’s handbag trend report put raffia and woven leather front and centre. Woven shoes, from Bottega’s knotted mules to Jacquemus’s slingbacks, dominated editorial lists and street style. The basket bag’s renaissance (thank you, Loewe) continues to define warm-weather wardrobes. To style it correctly, offset the texture of the bag with sleek tailoring in your clothing. Think a raffia tote with a linen-blend suit, or woven Mary Jane shoes with a slip dress and oversized blazer. Keep colours natural (ecru, tan and chocolate). 

Top Tips  

Add one glossy element, like a patent belt or enamel earrings, to modernise the boho roots. City-proof the look with leather trims and structured shapes.  

Styling Matrix: Make It Yours  

Colour Play:  

Butter-yellow quietly ruled S/S25 as the season’s soft statement. Pair it with navy for Tennis core, with camel for French chic, or with silver for metallic modernity.  

Proportions:  

When silhouettes go sculptural, pare back everything else. If your top has architectural volume, choose a straight midi skirt or narrow pants; if your skirt is dramatic, pair it with a fitted vest or neat shirt on top.  

Texture Balance:  

Summer suede and raffia love crisp companions like poplin, linen or technical nylons. Sheer chiffon sits beautifully under a sharp blazer; metallics sing against matte cottons.  

Footwear Update:  

Woven flats, kitten-heel slingbacks, sleek tennis takkies and square-toe mules will work across most of these looks. Save ultra-chunky soles for casual days.  

Jewellery & Bags:  

Geometric cuffs and sculptural earrings echo the minimalism trend; chain-strap mini bags and basket bags cover city and beach. Metallic micro bags are perfect for a night out.  

Words: Mia-Tess Smith and Lethabo Mncwanga
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