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The Workwear Wardrobe with Sézane | AD

Office chic…

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I saw a TikTok recently that I wholeheartedly agree with. It said that if you’re looking for high-quality workwear that feels like basics with a twist, then Sézane is exactly that. They do tailoring so well, their matching suits come in an array of colours from your blacks to your cornflower blues, their dress section has everything from floaty flared styles to fitted numbers that are office ready and never sleep on their trousers – especially if you’re on the tall side like me. Of course when I talk about workwear, it’s been a long while since I’ve worked in an office myself and I only ever worked in offices where things were more on the smart-casual – emphasis on the casual – side of things, but I’ve put together some outfit formulas from Sezane that I feel are ‘back to the office‘ appropriate…

THE SUIT

As pictured in this post, this suit called out to me immediately. The Michele Jacket in Natural Stripe, with the matching Rodriguo Trousers. Great as a combo for the office, but will look equally great when worn separately for a more casual look. Imagine the trousers with a cream tank and sandals for summer?! Lush. I’ve worn the suit with my Juan T-Shirt underneath, but any plain tee would do, and I’ve gone for the Naomi Loafers in Smooth Natural, because I’m a sucker for a woven shoe and finished it off with my Milo Classic Bag in Natural Heritage Leather which I am LOVING in my wardrobe right now.

A SLEEK BLACK NUMBER

Sézane do matching sets SO well and I love the look of the Mattia Skirt – a mesh midi skirt – with the Elio Sweater – a short sleeve round-neck jumper. The Le Cabas Bag in Ecru Canvas looks like a huge ‘throw everything in, including your laptop‘ workbag, and the Phoebe Mid Boots in Beige are smart enough for the office, but comfy enough for the commute.

THE KNITTED SET

I had to throw another matching set in there, because I just think this one is stunning. The Naelle Skirt with the Sami Jumper, both available in natural or navy and made from a cotton/merino wool blend. I’m always here for something with an elasticated waistband too so count me in. Sezane always make me want to invest in a pair of clogs, and I feel like this set would look fab with the Isabelle Clogs in Smooth Caramel and let’s not forget a bag – I’m thinking the Milo Classic Bag in Natural Heritage Leather.

HEAD-TO-TOE CREAM

You know I love a head to toe cream outfit – there’s nothing chicer. So I’d pair up the button-up collar Darius Sweater, with the Dan Trousers – a mid-rise, straight leg wide cut trouser. The latter features a tortoiseshell button that will go nicely with the Alice Heel Pumps in Hazelnut, and the Mini Milo Classique Bag in Smooth Honey is the perfect finishing touch.

THE DRESS

I feel like the Pippa Dress has something for everyone. I’m really loving the silhouette of a long dress with short-sleeves – great as we transition into spring – and this one has a flattering waist tie too. Where it caters for all tastes is in it’s colour selection, of course I love the black, but it’s also available in green, blue, violet, zebra print and a graphic multicolour print too. See? Whatever you fancy. I’d go full-on matchy matchy with this and wear it with the Milo Classic Bag in Khaki Python Print and the André Loafers in the same print.


Photos by Mark Newton

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AD | Get ready with me to hold a dinner at our house with @aligne. I am BUZZING! But what would I wear? 
- Outfit one - Leo Waistcoat + Miso Jeans (I wear a 12 in the top and a 30 in the jeans) 
- Outfit two - Gally top + Fresh Wide Leg Trousers (I wear a 10 in the top and a 12 in the trousers) 
- Outfit three - Monika Waistcoat + Hainault Trousers (I wear a 10 in the top and a 12 in the trousers)
AD | Get ready with me to hold a dinner at our house with @aligne. I am BUZZING! But what would I wear? - Outfit one - Leo Waistcoat + Miso Jeans (I wear a 12 in the top and a 30 in the jeans) - Outfit two - Gally top + Fresh Wide Leg Trousers (I wear a 10 in the top and a 12 in the trousers) - Outfit three - Monika Waistcoat + Hainault Trousers (I wear a 10 in the top and a 12 in the trousers)
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Only took me like eight months to finish off this corner 😂
Only took me like eight months to finish off this corner 😂
Only took me like eight months to finish off this corner 😂
Only took me like eight months to finish off this corner 😂
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Honestly, this is THE BEST cake I’ve ever made. A rich and moist Guinness cake (that’s basically just a very dense chocolate cake), with a CREAM CHEESE FROSTING. This is going to be my birthday cake of choice from now on. Recipe by @nigellalawson 🙌

INGREDIENTS FOR CAKE
250ml Guinness
250g unsalted butter 
75g cocoa powder
400g caster sugar 
150ml sour cream 
2 large eggs
1 tbsp vanilla extract
275g plain flour
2 ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda 

INGREDIENTS FOR THE TOPPING
300g cream cheese
150g icing sugar 
2 tsp cornflour 
125ml double cream (or whipping cream)

1. Preheat the oven to gas mark 4/180°C/160°C Fan/350ºF, and butter and line a 23cm / 9 inch springform tin.

2. Pour the Guinness into a large wide saucepan, add the butter — in spoons or slices — and heat until the butter’s melted, at which time you should whisk in the cocoa and sugar. Beat the sour cream with the eggs and vanilla and then pour into the brown, buttery, beery pan and finally whisk in the flour and bicarb.

3. Pour the cake batter into the greased and lined tin and bake for 45 minutes to an hour. Leave to cool completely in the tin on a cooling rack, as it is quite a damp cake.

4. When the cake’s cold, sit it on a flat platter or cake stand and get on with the icing. Lightly whip the cream cheese until smooth, sieve over the icing sugar and cornflour and then beat to combine.

5. If using double cream, add it and beat until you have a spreadable consistency. If using whipping cream, whisk first to soft peaks, add a couple of spoonfuls into the cream cheese mixture and once this is combined, fold in the rest.
Ice the top of the black cake so that it resembles the frothy top of the famous pint.
Honestly, this is THE BEST cake I’ve ever made. A rich and moist Guinness cake (that’s basically just a very dense chocolate cake), with a CREAM CHEESE FROSTING. This is going to be my birthday cake of choice from now on. Recipe by @nigellalawson 🙌 INGREDIENTS FOR CAKE 250ml Guinness 250g unsalted butter 75g cocoa powder 400g caster sugar 150ml sour cream 2 large eggs 1 tbsp vanilla extract 275g plain flour 2 ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda INGREDIENTS FOR THE TOPPING 300g cream cheese 150g icing sugar 2 tsp cornflour 125ml double cream (or whipping cream) 1. Preheat the oven to gas mark 4/180°C/160°C Fan/350ºF, and butter and line a 23cm / 9 inch springform tin. 2. Pour the Guinness into a large wide saucepan, add the butter — in spoons or slices — and heat until the butter’s melted, at which time you should whisk in the cocoa and sugar. Beat the sour cream with the eggs and vanilla and then pour into the brown, buttery, beery pan and finally whisk in the flour and bicarb. 3. Pour the cake batter into the greased and lined tin and bake for 45 minutes to an hour. Leave to cool completely in the tin on a cooling rack, as it is quite a damp cake. 4. When the cake’s cold, sit it on a flat platter or cake stand and get on with the icing. Lightly whip the cream cheese until smooth, sieve over the icing sugar and cornflour and then beat to combine. 5. If using double cream, add it and beat until you have a spreadable consistency. If using whipping cream, whisk first to soft peaks, add a couple of spoonfuls into the cream cheese mixture and once this is combined, fold in the rest. Ice the top of the black cake so that it resembles the frothy top of the famous pint.
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- Can’t stop won’t stop at @tutto.uk. 
- Went to bed early on Saturday and read @bakedbybenji’s book from start to finish. Dream evening right there! 
- A Sunday fit.
- It’s official. This Guinness cake is officially the best cake I’ve ever made. 
- A peek at the bathroom counter.
- Suede season is here.
- Birthday celebrations.
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- Denim + black trousers - my favourite outfit combo right now. 
- Our first spring in the new garden. It’s so fun to see it changing by the day.
- Can’t stop won’t stop at @tutto.uk. 
- Went to bed early on Saturday and read @bakedbybenji’s book from start to finish. Dream evening right there! 
- A Sunday fit.
- It’s official. This Guinness cake is officially the best cake I’ve ever made. 
- A peek at the bathroom counter.
- Suede season is here.
- Birthday celebrations.
Life lately 🎞️
- Denim + black trousers - my favourite outfit combo right now. 
- Our first spring in the new garden. It’s so fun to see it changing by the day.
- Can’t stop won’t stop at @tutto.uk. 
- Went to bed early on Saturday and read @bakedbybenji’s book from start to finish. Dream evening right there! 
- A Sunday fit.
- It’s official. This Guinness cake is officially the best cake I’ve ever made. 
- A peek at the bathroom counter.
- Suede season is here.
- Birthday celebrations.
Life lately 🎞️
- Denim + black trousers - my favourite outfit combo right now. 
- Our first spring in the new garden. It’s so fun to see it changing by the day.
- Can’t stop won’t stop at @tutto.uk. 
- Went to bed early on Saturday and read @bakedbybenji’s book from start to finish. Dream evening right there! 
- A Sunday fit.
- It’s official. This Guinness cake is officially the best cake I’ve ever made. 
- A peek at the bathroom counter.
- Suede season is here.
- Birthday celebrations.
Life lately 🎞️
- Denim + black trousers - my favourite outfit combo right now. 
- Our first spring in the new garden. It’s so fun to see it changing by the day.
- Can’t stop won’t stop at @tutto.uk. 
- Went to bed early on Saturday and read @bakedbybenji’s book from start to finish. Dream evening right there! 
- A Sunday fit.
- It’s official. This Guinness cake is officially the best cake I’ve ever made. 
- A peek at the bathroom counter.
- Suede season is here.
- Birthday celebrations.
Life lately 🎞️
- Denim + black trousers - my favourite outfit combo right now. 
- Our first spring in the new garden. It’s so fun to see it changing by the day.
- Can’t stop won’t stop at @tutto.uk. 
- Went to bed early on Saturday and read @bakedbybenji’s book from start to finish. Dream evening right there! 
- A Sunday fit.
- It’s official. This Guinness cake is officially the best cake I’ve ever made. 
- A peek at the bathroom counter.
- Suede season is here.
- Birthday celebrations.
Life lately 🎞️
- Denim + black trousers - my favourite outfit combo right now. 
- Our first spring in the new garden. It’s so fun to see it changing by the day.
- Can’t stop won’t stop at @tutto.uk. 
- Went to bed early on Saturday and read @bakedbybenji’s book from start to finish. Dream evening right there! 
- A Sunday fit.
- It’s official. This Guinness cake is officially the best cake I’ve ever made. 
- A peek at the bathroom counter.
- Suede season is here.
- Birthday celebrations.
Life lately 🎞️
- Denim + black trousers - my favourite outfit combo right now. 
- Our first spring in the new garden. It’s so fun to see it changing by the day.
- Can’t stop won’t stop at @tutto.uk. 
- Went to bed early on Saturday and read @bakedbybenji’s book from start to finish. Dream evening right there! 
- A Sunday fit.
- It’s official. This Guinness cake is officially the best cake I’ve ever made. 
- A peek at the bathroom counter.
- Suede season is here.
- Birthday celebrations.
Life lately 🎞️
- Denim + black trousers - my favourite outfit combo right now. 
- Our first spring in the new garden. It’s so fun to see it changing by the day.
- Can’t stop won’t stop at @tutto.uk. 
- Went to bed early on Saturday and read @bakedbybenji’s book from start to finish. Dream evening right there! 
- A Sunday fit.
- It’s official. This Guinness cake is officially the best cake I’ve ever made. 
- A peek at the bathroom counter.
- Suede season is here.
- Birthday celebrations.
Life lately 🎞️ - Denim + black trousers - my favourite outfit combo right now. - Our first spring in the new garden. It’s so fun to see it changing by the day. - Can’t stop won’t stop at @tutto.uk. - Went to bed early on Saturday and read @bakedbybenji’s book from start to finish. Dream evening right there! - A Sunday fit. - It’s official. This Guinness cake is officially the best cake I’ve ever made. - A peek at the bathroom counter. - Suede season is here. - Birthday celebrations.
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