Designers like Mary Quant and Rudi Gernreich were pushing hemlines up and colors into the stratosphere, while the invention of new synthetic dyes made these eye-searing neons possible for the first time in history
FIND OUT MORE ON ELLE COLLECTIVE This shouldn't come as a huge surprise: the Western aesthetic has been dominating for a few seasons already, and 'cowgirlcore' has been wholeheartedly embraced by everyone from Bella Hadid and Beyonc to Daisy Edgar-Jones
The beauty of a long dress is that it's a complete outfit on its own: you don't need to style it with anything but a coat (if necessary), shoes and accessories
Jewelry No Western chic wardrobe is complete without some statement jewelry
Find a sartorial uniform, and stick with it Tons of industry people have a uniform (think: Anna Wintours printed dresses and statement necklaces), and establishing one is a pretty good strategy
As the frosty grip of the season takes hold, the challenge isn't just surviving the cold it's doing so while looking like youve got your act together