Why a 2-in-1 dress could be the most useful purchase you make this season
telegraph.co.ukAllSaints have drilled it down to its purest form, which is basically silky ’90s slip dress + grungy jumper = perfect winter outfit.
The store has a whole section dedicated to 2-in-1 dresses, one of which I’m wearing here.Any look that gives you an air of effortless chic with genuinely little effort is always a winner, but I especially love the sense of coordinated simplicity that a 2-in-1 creates.
By matching the shades of your jumper and dress, you look polished and put-together, but fuss-free, too. If you’re in search of a five-minute route to sophistication, then this is it.Bethan wears a 2-in-1 dress, £131, AllSaints; boots, Bethan’s ownWhile AllSaints is currently the only store selling the whole package, it’s very easy to build up your own capsule collection of 2-in-1 dresses.
Black or navy will always be useful, but I’d challenge you to add extra interest by opting for more offbeat tones. After all, this is an easy way to wear colour because you’re doing (roughly) the same shade head to toe, which is always going to be flattering and impactful without requiring any worry about coordination.Take street-style inspiration from the buttery gold of Caroline Issa’s outfit or the burnished ochre showcased by Annette Weber – both can be tricky hues to pair with others so doing them on their own is a great way in.Once summer comes you can, of course, wear your slip on its own, but if you plan to do this, focus on buying a style that you feel comfortable in without the safety blanket of a jumper.
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