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3rd May 2019

Pyjama day {In Partnership with Matalan}

Fashion - By Alexandra Stedman

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Leather jacket (old). Top: coming soon, Matalan. Trousers: £14, Matalan. Straw bag: £14, Matalan. Sandals: £10, Matalan. Photographs: Christopher O’Donnell.

Something I never, ever take for granted when travelling is a pair of elasticated waist trousers.

Whether it’s for the plane journey, strolls around the city, or that final day when I’ve indulged in a LOT of chilli dogs, it’s something I always pack.

Striped, linen and pockets – I knew this pair would work within my Matalan edit. Worn with a classic leather jacket is a great way to balance the natural fabric, but I also think these would also make great holiday trousers with a bikini top and bucket hat on the beach, or lounge pants with a classic t-shirt at home.

Leather jacket (old). Top: coming soon, Matalan. Trousers: £14, Matalan. Straw bag: £14, Matalan. Sandals: £10, Matalan.

We stayed in Tribeca this time in NYC, close proximity to Soho but cheaper hotels, near the financial district which is quiet on the weekends – perfect for early morning shoots! We moved around more in the daytime this trip (last time we were here, I was 4 months pregnant and still sick most mornings up until around 3pm) – we went uptown towards Harlem a few times, so easy outfits were on the agenda:

A basket bag big enough to store a spare jumper for when the sun goes in (April is often tricky for NYC – it can be so variable).

Flats which don’t give you blisters.

Light fabric breathable trousers. Preferably with pockets (just because).

Whenever I pack for New York, I manage to streamline my wardrobe into comfortable on the go looks which can be mixed and matched without much thought. And I end up wondering why I don’t treat my London wardrobe in the same way?! Maybe there’s a lesson there for my future wardrobe. But for now I’ll be satisfied that comfy pants are here to stay for home and outside.

Leather jacket (old). Top: coming soon, Matalan. Trousers: £14, Matalan. Straw bag: £14, Matalan. Sandals: £10, Matalan.

This post was in collaboration with Matalan. All photography and creative direction our own.

By Alexandra Stedman

Fashion Editor, Blogger, Realist

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Comments

  1. VANESSA DUCROCQ says

    9th May 2019 at 4:19 pm

    Love this effortless and chic outfit, you look gorgeous !

    xoxo
    Vanessa

    https://www.carnetsauvage.com

    Reply
  2. Elle says

    20th May 2019 at 11:51 am

    I love these. I purchased this colour and the grey with multi-colour stripes. I feel like I’m going to be wearing them non-stop this spring/summer!

    Reply
  3. mittal solanki says

    21st May 2019 at 6:46 am

    Wow!
    You look fabulous.
    I totally loved it.
    Thanks for sharing with us.

    Reply
  4. Krishna says

    23rd May 2019 at 8:00 am

    wonderful!!
    amazing fashion.
    thanks for sharing with us.

    Reply
  5. Jolie says

    27th May 2019 at 11:26 am

    Nice bag. Thanks for the outfits

    Reply
  6. A Girl, A Style says

    30th May 2019 at 12:08 pm

    I love this look on you, Alex. So easy and chic! Also you’ve convinced me I now need a pair of elasticated linen trousers in my life; why do I not own these already?!

    Briony xox

    Reply
  7. noracruz says

    1st June 2019 at 6:46 am

    YOU ARE LOOKING BEAUTIFUL AND I LOVE YOUR PENDANT.
    XOXO- https://www.gemstonesilverjewelry.us/collections/moonstone-rings

    Reply
  8. Signet Ring says

    13th June 2019 at 12:09 pm

    Wonderful! You are looking gorgeous. I love this look on you. I’m going to purchase this pyjama and will wear in this spring and summer. Thanks for sharing with us.

    Reply

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