A-line pea coat, £395, Me+Em; striped top, Alyson’s own; white boyfriend jeans, £99, Baukjen; Arlington handbag, £415, LPOL; leather combat boots, £480, Dear Frances; pearl drop earrings, £95, Monica VinaderOver the years, I’ve collected jeans in many different silhouettes and washes, but the straight-leg shape is the dependable, easy-to-wear favourite.
And in winter, there’s less chance of dirty hems with a wider flared or bootcut style. No need to look like a walking advert for soap powder when you can pair slim jeans and chunky (or stack-heeled) ankle boots.I’m not preaching from an ivory fashion tower; I live in London and use public transport.
City living is dirty but that doesn’t stop people wearing white trainers or taking their fluffy white dogs to muddy parks. When things get mucky, give them a good wash.
The same applies to white jeans (I manage a couple of days before bunging them in the machine).So far, so classic. Time to bring on the colourful patterns and splashy prints.
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