Signature Pieces – what they are and why you need them

Wearing: Draped Silk Shirt – One Fell Swoop (Stockists: Coco and Lola; REVOLVE) | Leather Jacket – Zaliah | Coated Jeans – Picnic Clothing | Pumps – Bally | Bag – Givenchy ‘Antigona’ bag | Twist Ring – Cooee

The key to defining one’s personal style is narrowing down your signature pieces. What is a signature piece? It’s something that empowers you with confidence whenever you wear it; it’s the first thing you reach for when dressing in a hurry; it’s a style you find yourself stocking up in different colours (or even the same colour – just in case); a piece so very ‘you’ that others start to identify you by it – ‘you know, that suede boots and chunky sweater chick?’. After all, if your personal style were a business card, then your signature pieces are the type and colour scheme – the all important little nuances that express what you’re all about at a glance.

As for me, my signature pieces include of the most slimming pair of jet black skinny jeans, a perfect made-for-you fitting leather jacket, and the versatile handbag that elevates every outfit. These are all basics wardrobe staples, ready for pulling together with a statement element, like this silk draped shirt by One Fell Swoop – the unique design can be draped, tied, twisted, and otherwise worn in any way you like.

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