19 magazine

Soft and lazy

19 magazine, 1970s, Inspirational Images, Vintage Adverts, wrangler
Wranglers. Soft and lazy as a Sunday morning.


Scanned from 19 Magazine, September 1971.

Stay in One Piece

19 magazine, 1970s, Bellino, Inspirational Images, james wedge, Silhouette, swimwear, Tweka, Vintage Editorials, Wiki
Red Bandura halter-neck swimsuit, with low back. and shirring under bust, to give a flattering shape, ties at back of neck, by Wiki at Bellino, £5.75.

For the first time in ages we’ve seen really good one-piece swimsuits — so nice, in fact, that we might put our bikinis away in mothballs for a while! All the swimsuits photographed are extremely flattering, with low backs for a good sun tan, and well-cut.

Photographed by James Wedge.

Scanned from 19 Magazine, July 1972.

White nylon Grecian-style one-piece that clips together at back of neck, by Tweka, £9.95.

Black Bandura halter-neck swimsuit with low back, has fine, transparent line to give a striped effect, by Wiki at Bellino, £5.75.

Nylon stretch panne velvet one-piece in silver, with elasticated ruched centre seam and low back, by Silhouette, £5.99.

Red and white spotted Bandura one-piece with low V-neck front, by Wiki at Bellino, £5.99.

Black Antron velour stretch one-piece with scoop neck front, by Wiki at Bellino, £6.25.

Sittin’ Pretty

19 magazine, 1970s, Barkers, biba, Derry and Toms, Inspirational Images, interior design, interiors, Karl Stoecker, Lizzie Carr, Plain Clothes, Pontings, Renate Zatsch

Trying to brighten up your living area with the minimum of cost is a difficult thing to do if it involves buying a cosy sofa or even buying new seat covers (have you noticed the prices lately?). The only way for a poor girl to cope is to think practical and get into the cottage industry kick with some nice fabric, a needle and thread. The simplest and most comfortable way to make a living-room really liveable in—i.e., to plonk around and relax in, as well as providing a soft space for an overnight guest to kip on to go into cushions in a big way.

All cushions, except for our sag bags, came from Pontings. They do a range of foam and feather ones. We covered them in fabrics from a selection at Pontings, Derry and Toms and Barkers. Prices are for cushions only. We filled our sag bags with polystyrene beads and have arranged that 19 readers can buy this lovely stuff at a special price (see overleaf).

BACKGROUND: Huge roly-poly floor cushion, 8ft x 3ft, £13.50, covered in black velvet (13yds. of 36in. fabric). TOP. Left to right: 36in. square cushion, £3.50, covered in narrow black/white striped satin (2¼yds. of 45in. fabric); 45in. square cushion, £4.50, covered in red/black/white striped Tricel jersey (2yds. of 45in. fabric); 45in. round cushion, £4.50, covered in black/white striped satin (2½yds. of 45in. fabric).

CENTRE. Left to right: 16in. round cushion, 70p., covered in black/white striped rayon and lurex (1yd. of 45in. fabric); 36in. x 11in. bolster, £2, covered in cotton poplin and gingham (13/4yds. and lyd. of 36in. fabric); 36in. x 11in. bolster, £2, covered in red cotton poplin and striped Polyster cotton (1¾yds. and 1 yd. of 36in. fabric).

BOTTOM. Left to right: Our expanded polystyrene bead sag bag (polystyrene £2) covered in red/white spot cotton (5yds. of 36in. fabric); 16in. feather cushion, 70p., covered in red/white spot rayon Honan (1 ½yds. of 36in. fabric); our sag bag, covered in 5yds of black cotton sailcloth.

GIRL: Cotton Vincel halter-neck top, £2.95. White cotton bags, £5.95. Both by Lizzie Carr for Plain Clothes. Socks, from Woolworth, 18p. Peep-toe shoes, from Biba, £6.50. Telephone metallised by Ryman Interiors Ltd. (It costs £7.50 to have your phone treated like this.)

Model is Renate Zatsch

Photographed by Karl Stoecker.

Scanned from 19 Magazine, July 1972.

Strike the right cord

19 magazine, 1970s, Antiquarius, bus stop, clobber, coopers, corocraft, Diane Logan, edward mann, Essenses, Fenwick, Herbert Johnson, Inspirational Images, John Craig, lee bender, ravel, Richard Green, Roger Charity, Russell & Bromley, Sacha, Samm, Sheilagh Browne, stirling cooper, universal witness, Vintage Editorials, Viyella
Green suedette pull-on hat, by Edward Mann, £4. Green cord coat, with wrap-over front and wool shawl collar, £13.75. Matching straight skirt, with two hip pockets, £4.75. Both by Stirling Cooper. Green tights by Mary Quant, 40p. Green leather shoes, with slim heels and high flap fronts, from Samm, £9.99. Brown leather shoulder bag, from Bus Stop, £6.95. Brown leather gloves, with embroidered leather trim, from Universal Witness, £4. Brown and white spotted scarf from a selection at Essences at Antiquarius.

Now you can be spot on by wearing corduroy. This material used to be an essential part of every girl’s wardrobe, but for years it’s been a plain Jane fabric and most unfashionable. This spring, however, cord has made a spectacular comeback, particularly in coordinates. Colours are sludgy, shapes are trim, and it’s a nice, casual fabric that wears well and is flattering. Buy a jacket, then choose skirts and trousers to match—and you’ll have a whole new wardrobe that can cope with the vagaries of the English spring.

Photographed by Roger Charity.

Scanned from 19 Magazine, February 1973.

Brown felt pull-on hat, with wide brim, by Edward Mann, £2.90. Black and white striped shirt, from Bus Stop, £6.95. Beige cord coat, with fitted waist and tie belt, £18.95. Matching cord pants with turn-ups, £5.95. Both by Stirling Cooper. Green leather brogues, with high crêpe soles, from Sacha, £8.99. Pin from a selection at Universal Witness. Black felt hat, by Edward Mann, £2.90. Black and white thinly striped cotton blouse, with revers and short sleeves, by Richard Green, £5. Beige jacket, with revers and tightly gathered waistband, £8.25. Matching skirt, with kick pleat at back, £6.50. Both by Stirling Cooper. Black cover-up tights, by Mary Quant, 40p. Black patent lace-up shoes on high crêpe soles, from Sacha, £8.99. Black leather gloves, from British Home Stores, £1.75.

Brown wool hat, from Browns, £5.50. Brown cord jacket with tightly fitted waist, gathered back and two pockets on hips, £13.75. Matching straight skirt, £6.50. Both by Stirling Cooper. Brown tights by Mary Quant, 40p. Leather shoulder bag, from Bus Stop, £6.95. Brown and cream silk printed scarf, from Fenwick, £2.40. Brown cord pull-on hat, from Diane Logan, £5.25. White jersey shirt, by John Craig, £4.50. Brown cord wrap-over knee-length coat, by Stirling Cooper, £18.95. Gloves from British Home Stores, £1.75. Brown, cream and rust printed scarf, from Fenwick, £2.40.

Green suedette hat, by Edward Mann, £4. Green Viyella shirt, £5.95. Cord wrap-over jacket, £8.50. Matching trousers, with belt-loop waistband, £5.95. All by Stirling Cooper. Shoes from Ravel, £9.50. Bag from Bus Stop, £6.95. Gloves from British Home Stores, £1.75. Scarf from Fenwick, £2.40. Pin from a selection at Essences At Antiquarius. Hat by Edward Mann, £4. Jersey shirt by John Craig, £4.50. Green sweater, with heart-shaped neckline, £4.75. Rust jacket, with gathered back, £13.95. Matching cord trousers, £5.95. All by Stirling Cooper. Shoes from Ravel, £6.50. Brown leather gloves from British Home Stores, £1.75.

Green cord pull-on hat, from Diane Logan, £6. Black and white thinly striped cotton shirt, by Richard Green, £5. Green cord jacket, £11.95. Matching trousers, £5.95. Both by Stirling Cooper. Brogues from Sacha, £4.99. Gloves from British Home Stores, £1.75. Tweed pull-on hat, by Malyard Grey, £6. Grey shawl-neck sweater, with red and white stripes, £4.75. Grey wrap-over jacket, £8.50. Both by Stirling Cooper. Maroon cord Oxford bags, with elasticated waistband, by Sheilagh Brown at Coopers, £9.95. Brown brogues from Sacha, £4.99. Gloves from British Home Stores, £1.75. Silk scarf from Fenwick, £2-40.

Pull-on hat from Herbert Johnson, £2-60. Cotton shirt, from Clobber, £4-95. Grey cord battle jacket, by Sheridan Barnett at Coopers, £15-95. Matching trousers, by Sheilagh Brown, £9-95. Court shoes from Ravel, £5.99. Leather gloves from British Home Stores. £1.75. Scarf from a selection at Essences at Antiquarius. Pull-on hat from Herbert Johnson, £3. Grey silk shirt from Bus Stop, £6-95. Grey cord jacket, £18. Matching trousers, £9.95. Both by Sheilagh Brown at Coopers. Court shoes from Russell and Bromley, £8.49. Leather shoulder bag, from Bus Stop, £6.95. Shetland gloves from Universal Witness, £1-60. Scarf from a selection at Essences at Antiquarius.

Brown felt hat, by Edward Mann, £2-90. Brown cord jacket, £1395. Matching cord skirt, £9-95. Both by Stirling Cooper. Tights by Mary Quant, 40p. Leather court shoes, from Samm, £11.99. Brown leather shoulder bag, from Bus Stop. £6.95. Leather gloves, from British Home Stores, £1-75. Pin brooch from a selection at Universal Witness. Bracelet from Corocraft, £1.25.

Invitation to a party

19 magazine, 1970s, Adrian Mann, alistair cowin, Ann Reeves, Baggage and General, Bombacha, cornucopia, Derber, Dolcis, Graham Hughes, Hardwear Clothing, Jasper, johnson and johnson, lloyd johnson, marc o'polo, moss bros, Russell & Bromley, Sacha, Sex, stirling cooper, strawberry studio, Swanky Modes, Taramina, terry de havilland, Vintage Editorials, vivienne westwood, wallis
Top, £6.90. Matching skirt, £15. Both by Alistair Cowin. Tights by Mary Quant, 50p. Shoes by Sacha, £12-99. Bangles by Sabina at Rama Unit, from 75p. Ear-rings by Swanky Modes, from 75p. / Shirt by Marc O’Polo, £7. Suit by Hardwear Clothing, £50. Shoes by Dolcis, £18.95. / Dress, £15-95. Top, £11.95. Trousers, £9.95. All by Stirling Cooper. Tights by Mary Quant, 50p. Suede shoes, by Terry de Havilland at Derber, £19-95. Black bead necklace, from Baggage And General, from 35p. Other jewellery by Adrien Mann, from £1. / Dress by Ann Reeves, £12.95. Tights by Mary Quant, 50p. Suede shoes, by Terry de Havilland at Derber, £19.95. Blue crystal necklace, from Bombacha, from £1. Other jewellery by Adrien Mann, from £1. / Dress by Strawberry Studio, £22. Tights by Mary Quant, 50p. Shoes by Russell And Bromley, £13.99. Gloves from Bombacha, £1. Jewellery by Adrien Mann, from £1. / Shirt by Marc O’Polo, £8.50. Trousers by Stirling Cooper Jasper, £12.50. Jacket by Hardwear Clothing, £36. Shoes by Dolcis, £18.95.

Be the star of the office party, look chic for cocktails or choose from the ‘Fifties, ‘Sixties and ‘Seventies to stun everyone around. We’ve picked lots of exciting clothes for you to wear at whatever Christmas festivities you are invited to. Go on — take our advice — make a dramatic entrance.

Hair by Carol at Molton Brown.

Photographed by Graham Hughes

Scanned from 19 Magazine, December 1975.

Black and green sparkly dress, by Strawberry Studio, £19.95. Tights by Mary Quant, 50p. Strappy shoes, by Dolcis, £6.99. Lurex scarf, from Woolworth, 50p. Jewellery by Adrien Mann, from £1. / Shirt, £5.50. Check suit, £55. Tie, £1. Shoes, £15. All from Sex. / Shot silk tie top, £9.95. Net petticoat skirt, £9.95. Both by Strawberry Studio. Tights by Mary Quant, 50p. Suede shoes, by Terry de Havilland at Derber, £19.95. Pink scarf, from Woolworth, Pink necklace, from £2. Brooch, from 75p. Both by Swanky Modes. Other jewellery by Adrien Mann, from £1. / Green lace cheong san, by Bombacha, £50. Tights by Mary Quant, 50p. Shoes by Terry de Havilland at Derber £19.95. Gloves Bombacha, £10. Bangles by Sabina at Rama Unit from 75p. Earrings by Adrien Mann from £1. / Strapless dress with stole, by Swanky Modes, £21.60. Tights by Mary Quant 50p. Shoes by Saxone, £7.99. Jewellery by Adrien Mann from £1. / Leatherette and jersey sweater £5.95. Black trousers, £4.95. Both from Johnson and Johnson. Winkle-picker shoes, from Sex, £12.95. Red rose from Johnson and Johnson, 50p.

Black strapless dress by Strawberry Studio £18-95. Tights by Mary Quant, 40p. Black shoes by Sacha, £12.99. Diamante jewellery and silver belt by Adrien Mann £1. / Black dress, with thin straps and feather trim, by Strawberry Studio, £18.95. Tights by Mary Quant, 40p. Black shoes, by Sacha, £12.99. Jewellery by Adrien Mann from £1. / Black dress with lace top and one lace sleeve, to order from Taramina, £25. Tights by Mary Quant, 40p. Shoes by Terry de Havilland at Derber, £19.95. Diamante bag, from £1, from Bombacha, from £5. Jewellery by Adrien Mann, from £1. Sequin cap, from Cornucopia, £8. / Jersey top, with net yoke and black leaf motif, and matching skirt, by Wallis, £19.95. Black tights by Mary Quant, 40p. Net gloves, from Bombacha, from £1. Jewellery and belt by Adrien Mann, from £1. / Men’s clothes from One Up Hire Department at Moss Bros.

Jaeger’s autumn colours

19 magazine, 1970s, Jaeger, Vintage Adverts
Single-breasted Jersey blazer with rounded lapels over a softly pleated jersey jacquard skirt and washable long-sleeved wool blouse. Blazer £17.50, skirt £11.50, blouse £6.50. Wrap-over jersey skirt and long-sleeved wool blouse worn with a single-breasted jersey jacquard blazer. Skirt £9.50, blouse £6.25, blazer £18.50. All in Young Jaeger’s autumn colours. Jersey hats to match.

Scanned from 19 Magazine, September 1971.

Wear it with flare

19 magazine, 1970s, anjelica huston, Bob Richardson, bus stop, C&A, Dolcis, gordon king, lee bender, McCaul, mr freedom, Phyllis Collins, R. P. Ellen, ravel, Sheraton, sheridan barnett, simon massey, stirling cooper, universal witness
Single-breasted blanket check coat, £21.50. Black corduroy peddle-pushers, £5.95. Both by Lee Bender at Bus Stop. Nylon socks, from Mr. Freedom, 60p. Black suede high-heeled peep-toes, by R. P. Ellen, £5.95. Net veil with poppies, from Fenwicks, £1.45.

Swagger around this autumn in one of the most dramatic coats ever. Gone are skimpy shapes, instead there’s a swirling full-cut look, strongly reminiscent of the ‘Fifties. Back comes the walking-out coat and the ‘jigger jacket’. Big checks —the bigger the better—are hot news. Striped ankle socks and tarty high heels complete this new look.

Model is Anjelica Huston.

Photographed by Bob Richardson.

Scanned from 19 Magazine, October 1971

Mainly blue all-wool plaid swagger coat with inverted back pleat and tabs on cuffs and shoulders, from C&A, £14.95. Plaid peddle-pushers, by Phyllis Collins at Stirling Cooper, £6. Striped socks, from Mr. Freedom, 60p. Black suede peep-toe, sling-back shoes with rust insets, from Dolcis, £4.99.

Yellow and black check coat in pure new wool, by Stirling Cooper/Sheraton*, £19.95. Black wool gaberdine peddle-pushers, by Gordon King, £7. Woolly socks, from Mr. Freedom, 90p. Black suede and patent heels, by Ravel, £5.50.

*Coat is an Antony Price design for Stirling Cooper. With thanks to Sheilagh Brown for the information.

Floppy red wool coat with red and white tartan patch pockets, collar and yoke, from Mr. Freedom, £20. Black wool gaberdine peddle-pushers, by Gordon King, £7. Green and white socks from Mr. Freedom, 60p. Black suede high heels, from R. P. Ellen, £5.95.

Striped sweater, by Phyllis Collins for Stirling Cooper, £4-50. Grey wool peddle-pushers with turn-ups, £5-25. Fur fabric swagger jacket, £14.95. Both by Lee Bender at Bus Stop. Stripey nylon socks, from Mr. Freedom, 60p. Brown suede high heels, by Ravel, £5-50.

Navy blue and pillar box red fur fabric three-quarter-length coat with patch pockets, by Sheridan Barnett for Simon Massey, £13.95. Black corduroy peddle-pushers, by Lee Bender at Bus Stop, £5.95. Socks, from Mr. Freedom, 60p. Black suede high-heeled shoes, from Ravel, £5.99.

Striped polo neck acrylic sweater, by McCauls, £2.60. Rust wool jigger coat, by Lee Bender at Bus Stop, £15.95. Tight wool plaid peddle-pushers, by Phyllis Collins at Stirling Cooper, £6. Yellow woollen socks, from Mr. Freedom, 90p. Rust suede sandals with black heel and platform, from R. P. Ellen, £6.95.

Brown and white checked coat with skirt flaring from a high-fitted waist, in Courtelle pile fabric, from Universal Witness, £15.75. Black corduroy peddle-pushers, by Lee Bender at Bus Stop, £5-95. Green and white striped socks, from Mr. Freedom, 60p. Black suede high-heeled shoes, from Ravel, £5-99. Netting from all large stores.

Window Dressing

19 magazine, 1970s, Inspirational Images, Jaeger, Vintage Adverts

Advert for Young Jaeger.

Scanned from 19 Magazine, October 1970.

WHO SAYS FASHION’S GOING TO THE DOGS?

19 magazine, 1970s, Ace, Adrian Mann, body shop, Charles Batten, Danny Noble, French Connection, johnson and johnson, Jousse, lloyd johnson, Marx, menswear, Michael Berkofsky, Midas, moss bros, Polaroid, Retro, Ricci Burns, strawberry studio, Vintage Editorials
Dark blue short-sleeve shirt with black flecks, £8.95. Bright blue three-piece suit with double-breasted waistcoat, £62. Blue satin tie with lady on front, from £2.50. All from Johnson & Johnson. Maroon hankie from Moss Bros., from £1.50. Gold chain in pocket by Adrien Mann, from £1.50.

Not many of us can afford to don designer outfits, so achieving a totally different look can he a problem. But go and have another look in your man’s wardrobe. Maybe you haven’t quite exhausted it yet! He may have some garments stashed away that would be perfect for you! Mix the fabrics, colours and looks. Take half a suit and team it with something else. The result, as you can see here, can be smart, sharp and clean—and nobody will be able to accuse you of going to the dogs, fashionwise!

Photographed at Walthamstow Greyhound Stadium.

Hair by Rocky at Ricci Burns.

Photographed by Mike Berkofsky.

Scanned from 19 Magazine, September 1978.

Black glazed cotton shirt by Strawberry Studio, £14-99. Black and white dogtooth check waistcoat, £30. Matching coat with black lapels, £95. Both by Daily Blue from Ace. Black peg-top trousers in wool gaberdine by Danny Noble, £50. Red and cream satin tie from a selection from Johnson & Johnson, £2.50. Red hankie from Moss Bros., £1.50.

Left: Pink, short-sleeved shirt, £8.95. Lilac trousers, £17. Mauve, three-piece suit (trousers not shown), £62. All from Johnson & Johnson. Trilby from Moss Bros., £10.50. Striped tie from Johnson & Johnson, £1.50. Right: Black glazed cotton shirt by Strawberry Studio, £14.99. Yellow trousers from Johnson & Johnson, £15.50. Black dinner jacket from Retro, f15. Trilby by Charles Batten £6.50. Sunglasses by Polaroid, from £5. Yellow and black tiger-print tie from The Body Shop, fl. Gold hankie from Moss Bros., £1.50. Black, mock-croc belt from Woolworth £1.50.

Left: Brown and black striped shirt from Johnson & Johnson, £11.95. Brown fleck waistcoat, £10.99. Matching trousers, £14.99. Beige jacket, £34.99. All by Strawberry Studio. Ankle boots by Midas, £25.50. Brown trilby from Moss Bros., £4.10. White tie by Strawberry Studio, £6.50. Right: Cream shirt by French Connection Menswear Range, £10.95. Grey waistcoat by Strawberry Studio, £10.99. Fleck trousers, £15. Cream jacket with multi-colour flecks, £15. Both by Marx. Shoes from Johnson & Johnson, £16.95. Cap by Charles Batten, £4.50. Tie from a selection from Johnson & Johnson, £2.50.

Left: Black and grey shirt from Johnson & Johnson, £11.95. Satin waistcoat by Strawberry Studio, £9.99. Fleck trousers from Marx, £15. Grey, white and gold jacket from Johnson & Johnson, £32.95. Shoes by Walkers from Midas, £33.50. Trilby from Moss Bros., £4.10. Satin tie from Marx, £3.50. Hankie from Moss Bros., £1.50. Mock croc belt from Woolworth, £1.50. Jewellery by Adrien Mann, from £1. Right: Black needlecord shirt by Jousse, £25. Fleck trousers from Marx, £15. Double-breasted jacket by Strawberry Studio, £34.99. Shoes from Johnson & Johnson, £16.95. Trilby by Charles Batten, £6.50. Tie from Johnson & Johnson, from £1.50.

It’s so simple

19 magazine, 1970s, anello and davide, Bombacha, coopers, Crochetta, David Anthony, Donald Davies, Essenses, French Connection, Inspirational Images, Jean Howell, Jump, katharine hamnett, marc o'polo, marshall lester, Nicole Farhi, quorum, sheridan barnett, Sujon, Taramina, van der fransen, Vintage Editorials
Black short-sleeved layered dress, from Van der Fransen, £15. White petticoat, from Essenses, £10. Chevron shawl, from Bombacha, £4. Black tights, by Mary Quant, 45p. Brown leather ankle boots, by Anello And Davide, £16-95. Rings model’s own.

No need to look drab because you want to keep warm this winter. Here’s how to achieve that simple, but sexy, country-girl look and be snug, as well. Wear lots and lots of layers of clothes in prints and plains and add a frilly summer petticoat to give a touch of spice. It’s a fabulous way of wearing your summer clothes, too — and so save on your budget. Add a polo neck to a printed summer skirt and top the lot with a thin, plain pinny. See? It’s easy . . . it’s warm . . . and makes your whole wardrobe go a very long way . . .

Photographed by David Anthony.

Scanned from 19 Magazine, October 1975.

Liberty-print dress, by Taramina, £19.95. Cream baggy dress, by Coopers, £19.95. Shawl from Bombacha, £4.
Knitted stockings, from Donald Davies, £3.25. Clogs from Anello And Davide, £4.95. Cream polo, by Marc O’Polo, £5.
Liberty-print dress, by Taramina, £19.95. White petticoat, from Essenses, £10. Cream cardigan, by Crochetta, £22. Chevron shawl, from Bombacha, £4. Stockings by Donald Davies, £3.25. Clogs from Anello And Davide, £4.95. Scarf from Essenses, £3.

Cotton polo, by Marc O’Polo, £5. Jersey dress, £28. Pinny, £12. Both by Sheridan Barnett at Quorum. Black silky-knit shawl, by Jump, £5.99. Wellies by Dunlop, £2.6 Jersey dress, £2 Pinny, £12. Both by Sheridan Barnett at Quorum. Wellies by Dunlop, £2.60. Rings model’s own.

Cotton polo, by Marc O’Polo, £5. Blue check baggy dress, with side pockets, by Katharine Hamnett at Marshall Lester, £13.90. Blue striped quilted jacket, by Nicole Farhi at French Connection, £13.50. Wellies by Dunlop, £2.65. Scarf from Essenses, £3.
Fingerless gloves, by Jean Howell, £3.75. Blue check duffle coat, by Katharine Hamnett at Marshall Lester, £16.70.
Black tights, by Mary Quant, 45p. Wellies by Dunlop, 12.65. Scarf from Essenses, £3. Long black scarf, by Jump, £2.99.

Blue polo neck, by Marc O’Polo, £5. Blue floral skirt, by Van der Fransen, £7. Pink brushed cotton overdress, by Nicole Farhi at
French Connection, £13. Floral wool shawl, from Bombacha, £4. Pink tights, by Mary Quant, 45p. Ankle socks, by Jean
Howell, £3-50. Black polo neck, by Marc O’Polo, £5. Floral skirt, by Sujon, £24. Black brushed cotton overdress, by Nicole Farhi at French Connection, f 13-50. Floral shawl, with matching dress, not shown, by Sujon, £40. Blue socks, by Jean Howell, £3.50.