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January style essentials by Jess Cartner-Morley: from super scarves to all-weather leggings


How do you reset your wardrobe for the new year? Our fashion guru reveals her hardworking heroes for January

Leggings are so often plastered in bright abstract graphics, for hanger appeal, but I’m never entirely convinced Jackson Pollock splashes are a good look for anyone’s bottom. A neat waist, volume at the upper leg and a slightly tapered ankle give a much cleaner line than a straight-up-and-down baggy jean. They’re perfect for British weather: waterproof against rain and snow, but snug at the ankles to guard against puddles, and with a ridged sole to make them non-slip in January’s inevitable mud.

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