Cheap is a false economy here: bits of it will show, so it needs to be a thing of beauty rather than just a utilitarian make do
Heroes aren’t always rugged, you know. The hardest-working piece in my wardrobe isn’t a structured blazer, or a pair of jeans, but a silk-and-lace camisole. Just a slip of a thing, but it does some serious heavy lifting, outfit-wise. A lace camisole holds everything together, and my wardrobe couldn’t function without one.
I say one, I mean three. OK, maybe four. There’s this toffee-coloured one, which was from Rosie for Autograph at M&S, which always does a great cami, but I’ve got them in navy, black and cream. And yes, they are all essential. The right one can bring instant relief from a wardrobe crisis. It is a salve when the sweater you want to wear ends at an awkward point on the waistband of your trousers or skirt: instead of tugging at your top all day, you slip the camisole underneath and it elegantly fills the gap. Ditto when you need a defensive layer against your office air conditioning, one that is a bit more chic than the cardigan on the back of your chair.
Related: How to wear: silk scarves | Jess Cartner-Morley
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