I always have time for a quick Q and A, and this one is from Lisa, who lives in lovely Wells-next-the-Sea. Lisa is a fellow fashionista - and always keeps an eye on Paris fashion week. She's quite short, 5'4", but wants to buy into the Retro 60s look which we all saw being strutted down the catwalk at Dior. (Well I wasn't actually there, but hey! I saw the pictures!) She wonders what we could put an outfit together which would suit her job as a travelling publishing rep.
Well Lisa, the sixties look is manifest this season with a lot of structured tailoring - think Yves St Laurent in 1965, but in breathable fabrics!! With your height, Lisa, you should avoid fussy patterns, but go for bold colours - and the high hems and leggings of the sixties are great to elongate your figure!!
Now as you're travelling around, you'll need a really darling jacket. I suggest this one - with it's un-fussy high collar, and playful big buttons. This will be the key to your look, and the wool mix and length are just the ticket for the breezes of spring. The silhouette is fantastic - tres tres Paris chic, and a great way to make a sophisticated entrance. You could even go the whole Jackie O way, with a fab pair of big glasses!!
Now of course you'll need a Frock - but first - you can go down the 60s BoHo Boulevard, and wear these wide leg tweed trousers and a pair of boots-to-die-for like these ones!!
Now for a frock for those evenings out with clients (just put it on expenses!) - this is the black and gold version of the Frock I wore on Valentines day - worn with the jacket, some matt gold leggings (and if you dare a little gold eye shadow with dark kohl eyes) and you'll look like you just strolled out of a Carnaby Street boutique in 1965!