8 ways to glam up your girl-next-door wardrobe

Credit: Cotton tunicstyle shirt and denim flared jeans with goldtone chain details (on back pockets), Valentino. Calfskin brogue-inspired Mary Jane shoes, Dior. Sports oversized sunglasses, Oakley

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Give jean pairings a feminine and eclectic spin with a classic cotton shirt rendered in crafty broderie anglaise.

Cashmere and wool shrug sweater and matching camisole, pleated midi skirt, and Prada Galleria metallic calfskin handbag, Prada

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A metallic handbag gives athleisureinspired separates a posh upgrade.

Credit: Cotton gabardine cape, equestrianinspired stretched cotton gabardine trousers, and Diorodeo large brim straw hat with grosgrain band and strap, Dior

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An oversized silhouette looks more elegant when paired with Coco Chanel’s favourite style of hat - the boater.

Credit: Silk pussycat bow blouse and pleated full skirt, Kate Spade

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Go ahead and clash colourful patterns, but keep to at least two or three consistent colours.

Credit: Cotton shirt and trousers, Bottega Veneta. Oversized sunglasses, Burberry

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When in doubt, a monotone two-piece tailored ensemble (with khaki as the colour of choice) is always a winner.

Credit: Satin slip, Miu Miu. Juste Un Clou yellow gold bracelet and necklace, and Ballon Bleu de Cartier rose gold watch with diamonds and sapphire cabochon crown, Cartier. Cap, stylist’s own

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Nothing says effortless and expensive like a simple slip dress decorated with pops of sleek gold jewellery.

Credit: Lace boiler suit with breast pockets, and patent anklestrap sandals with crystals, Dolce & Gabbana. 7 Flowers Frivole yellow gold bracelet with diamonds, Perlee Couleurs rose gold pendant and stud earrings with carnelian, and Perlee Couleurs Between The Fingers yellow gold ring with malachite and diamonds, Van Cleef & Arpels

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Swop your party LBD for a utilitarian lace jumpsuit.: Swop your party LBD for a utilitarian lace jumpsuit.

Credit: Calfskin bolerostyle jacket and matching culottes, ribbed cotton jersey logo T-shirt, lambskin gold metal purse with chain sling, metal and strass logo cuffs and earrings, Chanel

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Leather-dressing the Gen-Z way is all about working your everyday basics into your get-up.