Wardrobe Series with Mary Outram
Can you describe your style?
I think everyone has parts of their body they love more or things about themselves they like or don’t and we dress to suit these. I definitely buy to suit my body type as it's what I feel best in and I think that's a big part of feeling good about your style is not dressing to be someone else but ensuring its a mix of what inspires you but also what suits your body.
I would say that my style is classic and clean a lot of the time but then sometimes a bit salty... I like to wear things differently or sometimes a bit random just to show people how you can pull something off and I wear a lot of block colours which I find bold and stand out. I will often mix designer pieces with affordable ones as well, it’s not all about the price tag and if you put items together well, this can reflect that.
I am trying to shop smarter now and continue to tell myself "less is more Mary" because I used to just want loads of new things all the time which is a few months or a year I would no longer love, they weren't timeless. I shop smarter now and although sometimes buying a designer or expensive piece can take longer to save up for or feel like you've just sold your kidney for a jacket I think it's important to own those pieces that you will have for a lot longer or a lifetime.
What is the newest addition to your wardrobe?
I recently brought this wet shine black puffer jacket from The Post (in their closing down sale) that I had my eye on for a while, I think it was also perfect timing as Christchurch has been so chilly and I have used it almost every day since it arrived while out walking. It gives me all kinds of Kim Kardashian vibes and I love it. I also just brought 2 x $29 turtle necks from Glassons, I had two from last year and just topped up my wardrobe with these two more. Such staples and so easy to just pair with anything and layer for Autumn/ Winter and the quality for the price of them is amazing.
THE POST PUFFER
GLASSONS TURTLENECK
What is your favourite piece right now?
Over the knee boots, I recently bought a pair of Sam Edelman cream coloured ones from Revolve (on sale weeee) and I just love the look they give an outfit. I think they are so versatile in summer or winter, in a dress, jeans, shorts and skirt... you can wear them with or without tights and show so many different looks.
I think that's super important with any piece you buy, you shouldn’t just have one way of wearing the item. When I buy something now I do try tothink about three different outfits or looks/ ways to wear whatever that item is. By wearing something in different ways it feels like a new outfit.
IN AJE – FROM DESIGNER WARDROBE
SAM EDELMAN – KNEE HIGH BOOTS
Who is your style crush?
I am a super visual person and really love Instagram for that reason, I find so much inspiration from there and love it. I also love magazines and read blogs and use Pinterest. I love following my ultimate fashion inspiration Danielle Bernstein (@weworewhat on Instagram). She is a fashion blogger/ style icon who is from New York & I really find her business accomplishments & of course her style so inspiring. She’s the same age as I am & I find her both relatable & inspirational.
What would you buy first if money was no object?
This is hard, I think I would get a Bottega Veneta Pouch purse (only because I don’t know when I will be able to afford one) or some ridiculous over-the-top but amazing sparkly pieces from Mach and Mach which is a label I have been obsessed with for such a long time, they have the most insane fabrics and structured pieces.
BOTTEGA VENETA POUCH
MACH AND MACH
Can you share one of your top styling tips with our community? Sometimes less is more. Yes I mix and match pieces together randomly or like to dress over the top sometimes but nothing beats a sleek, polished look that's classic and simple. If your hair and makeup are fresh and done, putting together some simple basics will always make you feel finished.
