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8th March 2017

Studio By Preen x Debenhams

Fashion - By Alexandra Stedman

Jumper: £41.30, La Redoute. Skirt: £55, Studio by Preen at Debenhams. Bag: Charles & Keith. Trainers: £140, Northern Cobbler. Photographs: Christopher O’Donnell

A little while back, I wore a frilly blouse that almost broke the internet.

Okay I’m exaggerating, but it did get a lot of attention.

It was an outfit I borrowed for London Fashion Week and was by one of my favourite designers: Preen by Thornton Bregazzi – but for their collection Studio by Preen for Debenhams. For me, it’s one of my favourite Designer/High Street pairings yet – girly frills and ruffles but with modern, crisp silhouettes and tons of this season’s gingham.

And it launches today.

I knew I wanted to do a piece on the launch, but thought I’d show how to style another piece from the collection, something a little trickier: the gingham ruffle skirt. This season is all about having fun and showing individuality and ruffles are a sure-fire way to do this – I’d always balance out the girliness with a slouchy top – a chunky knit or maybe a slogan tee when the weather picks up. And for the added sportiness, a pair of classic sneakers – not too fussy. I actually wore this to a lunch meeting after this shoot and felt suitably dressed up/down.

Jumper: £41.30, La Redoute. Skirt: £55, Studio by Preen at Debenhams. Bag: Charles & Keith. Trainers: £140, Northern Cobbler. Coat: Whistles (old).

And then there’s my Instagram alter-ego that tells me not to bother with ‘real-life’ and wear the shoes. So as a more evening look (but still with a knit, as I’m still 90% a realist), I put together a total ‘Dorothy’ look with my favourite red shoes. Because if you can’t channel one of your favourite movie sirens in a gingham ruffle skirt, I’m not sure when else you can…

Jumper: £41.30, La Redoute. Skirt: Studio by Preen at Debenhams. Bag: Charles & Keith. Shoes: Zara (old).

So, whether it’s the frill collared shirt, the gingham button front blouse (which I’m eyeing up) or the ruffle skirt, Studio for Preen at Debenhams is, I think, one of their best collaborations to date.

This post was in collaboration with Debenhams, but I was dying to let you know anyway!

By Alexandra Stedman

Fashion Editor, Blogger, Realist

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Comments

  1. Sunita - Lucky Things says

    8th March 2017 at 7:37 am

    What a collab. I remember when Preen first started and I went to their casting in Ladbroke Grove. I love how Debenhams supports different designers. What a nice gingham gem!

    Reply
    • Alexandra Stedman says

      14th March 2017 at 5:50 pm

      Wow – what a fab Fashion memory to have! Always the coolest shows x

      Reply
  2. Catherine says

    8th March 2017 at 8:46 am

    Love love it with the chunky knit! Can see it with a bit of Breton too!

    Reply
    • Alexandra Stedman says

      8th March 2017 at 12:47 pm

      Yes! With Supergas or something would be fab (Rome outfit planning….!) x

      Reply
  3. Aileen says

    8th March 2017 at 9:16 am

    I’m still not convinced on the ruffles/gingham look for me. However you totally rock it! Love how you have styled it and me-oh-my I do love those red shoes!

    Reply
    • Alexandra Stedman says

      8th March 2017 at 12:47 pm

      yes – sometimes we can get totally caught up in trends and forget what actually suits us! I’ll ry anything once (except a crop top!) x

      Reply
  4. Sophie says

    8th March 2017 at 9:56 am

    Love that ruffle skirt paired with a chunky knit!
    http://styledfortheoccasion.com

    Reply
  5. Patricia says

    8th March 2017 at 10:10 am

    I love this skirt so so much!
    xoxo
    https://www.donkeycool.es/

    Reply
  6. Sinead Crowe says

    8th March 2017 at 10:23 am

    LOVE this look! The gingham with the red shoes is so good!

    Reply
  7. A Girl, A Style says

    8th March 2017 at 11:06 am

    You had me at gingham + ruffles. The collection doesn’t seem to be online yet, but I’m buying that skirt and blouse the moment it is!

    Briony xx

    Reply
    • Alexandra Stedman says

      8th March 2017 at 12:48 pm

      So it’s in Oxford circus today – and online immimently – I’m guessing tomorrow! It’s so you! xxx

      Reply
    • Alexandra Stedman says

      8th March 2017 at 12:52 pm

      Just re-updated the links – it’s LIVE xx

      Reply
  8. Shloka says

    8th March 2017 at 11:38 am

    What a beautiful beautiful outfit! I love the pairing with the red shoes actually – I find that the colours complement each other so well! One of my favourite combinations is skirt and sweater combo and you do it so well!

    x
    Shloka
    http://thesilksneaker.com

    Reply
    • Alexandra Stedman says

      8th March 2017 at 12:48 pm

      Thank you! I love the balancing act of slouchy with feminine xx

      Reply
  9. Coco says

    8th March 2017 at 4:27 pm

    Looks fab !!
    How does it fit? what size are you wearing?
    xx

    Reply
    • Alexandra Stedman says

      9th March 2017 at 7:57 am

      I’m wearing a 10 which I thought would be big but it fits perfectly – it’s lined so I’d go up a size if you’re in between x

      Reply
      • Coco says

        9th March 2017 at 1:17 pm

        Thank you 🙂

        Reply
  10. Lauren Rose Bell says

    8th March 2017 at 5:23 pm

    Love this outfit, teaming the oversized knit with gingham is perfect <3

    Lauren Rose: laurenrosestyle.com

    Reply
    • Alexandra Stedman says

      9th March 2017 at 7:58 am

      Thank you – not too twee 🙂

      Reply
  11. Anne-Marguerite says

    9th March 2017 at 5:16 pm

    It’s so nice and suits you so well Alexandra ! Really, the Studio by Preen Collection is really beautiful , it’s super fashion , but very different from all the other mass market brands, and all the outfits are really easy to use for working .
    I wish they have a corner in Paris !

    Reply

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