Press Room

Beauty Uniform Styles Gets Ready For Winter

Nov 2010

It happens year after year, as we wave a fond farewell to Autumn and get ready for Winter proper, fashion decides it's time to get a bit more grown up. Serious chinos, shirt dresses and smart gilets in a muted colour palette begin to re-appear on catwalks and high streets across Europe; we're talking utility chic. The trailblazers are, as always, London and New York , where the hard edged urban look never really seems to leave the runways. Designers opting for a pared down style have recently included Burberry, Max Mara and Stella McCartney, who've all shown us how it's done on the catwalk. But what if you'd like to try the utility look in your salon? Well our style advisors are on hand to show you exactly how to find a beauty uniform that really gets the job done.

The key to nailing utility chic is to think function first. What do you really need from your beauty uniform? Need somewhere to carry your clips? Choose a tunic or trousers with subtle concealed pockets. Spend all day on your feet and want a beauty uniform that allows plenty of freedom to move? Find a tunic with roomy arm vents and clever panelling. It's all about how what you wear makes a difference to your day. Look for hard wearing fabrics that are tough enough to cope with regular laundering at high temperatures. Teflon coated and stain resistant are also big news – whatever it takes to keep your beauty uniform box fresh. Floaty boho or girly this definitely isn't. But that's not to say you can't find ways to keep the utility look fresh and feminine. With a well-fitting, functional tunic as your starting point look to add personality with neat design touches. A ribbon trim, diagonal fastenings or a kimono neckline should do the trick and keep your beauty uniform on the right side of fierce.

Of course colour has a huge part to play in the urban look. Choose a neutral as your base; chocolate, slate, grey or beige. Easy to wear and always in fashion, neutrals make a fantastic starting point for beauty uniforms and with this colour palette you're always certain to find a shade that suits everyone in your team, even people with pale skin tones.

But now for the best news of all – utility chic is incredibly flattering to wear. Clean cut lines skim curves without clinging and create a beautiful silhouette for a really sharp beauty uniform style. Team a tunic with tailored trousers, buy ones with adjustable hems for that truly bespoke finish, or go for a demure midi length straight skirt. Your team will look pristine and professional every day of the week. And when it comes to accessorising you can make the most of having a clean starting point. Add a chunky belt, stylish cuff or co-ordinating scarf – and remember to have fun! Utility chic doesn't have to be just about getting the job done.

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