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 /  30 May 2018  

#  The Sandwich Dressing Rule To Remember  


Avoiding those nothing-to-wear moments just got so much easier thanks to our favourite new style hack. The ‘sandwich dressing’ rule is the guaranteed route to a polished look in the morning; wear a matching shade on your shoes and top half, then sandwich a different colour in between for an edit that’s pulled together but easy to throw on.  


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Why does it work? It streamlines your look, avoiding any fussy prints or unfortunate clashing for didn’t-have-to-think-about-it style – even on the most rushed mornings.

 

 

 

## Look One

Ditch monochrome for a night out and instead look to pretty pink separates for a summery evening look.

 

 

 

 ![Ditsy Floral Tuck Waist Top from Topshop](https://media.sheerluxe.com/PqMH9_jX-5AqNgXzNsZx_hDVAcw=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2018%2F05%2F1topshop-ditsy-floral-tuck-waist-top.jpg?itok=EL_T6611)

 

 

 

[#### Ditsy Floral Tuck Waist Top](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=6009&awinaffid=69421&clickref=&p=http%3A//www.topshop.com/en/tsuk/product/ditsy-floral-tuck-waist-top-7520397)

##### Topshop, 



£34

 

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 ![MOTO Bleach Lucas Boyfriend Jeans from Topshop](https://media.sheerluxe.com/CUYnmCN7MuCikfufsPdGWs5jGms=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2018%2F05%2F2topshop-moto-bleach-lucas-boyfriend-jeans.jpg?itok=VlcIHf31)

 

 

 

[#### MOTO Bleach Lucas Boyfriend Jeans](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=6009&awinaffid=69421&clickref=&p=http%3A//www.topshop.com/en/tsuk/product/moto-bleach-lucas-boyfriend-jeans-7612416%3Fbi%3D0%26ps%3D20%26Ntt%3DTopshop%2520MOTO%2520Bleach%2520Lucas%2520Boyfriend%2520Jean)

##### Topshop, 



£42

 

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 ![Laminated High Heel Strappy Sandals from Zara](https://media.sheerluxe.com/apR5BH-lelc51oZz9vfChgH0d3M=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2018%2F05%2F3zara-laminated-high-heel-strappy-sandals.jpg?itok=4DsiN28g)

 

 

 

[#### Laminated High Heel Strappy Sandals](https://www.zara.com/uk/en/laminated-high-heel-strappy-sandals-p16308301.html?v1=6597209&v2=805003)

##### Zara, 



£29.99

 

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## Look Two

A blazer, wide leg trousers and mules is this season’s easiest formula for new season dressing, and switching out darker shades for pale blue will ensure the look is bang on trend.

 

 

 

 ![Fine Stripe Blue Blazer from Mango](https://media.sheerluxe.com/ag6DkzY_UF2qak6htNCJALmJYmo=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2018%2F05%2F1mango-fine-stripe-blue-blazer.jpg?itok=WtAoHfVP)

 

 

 

[#### Fine Stripe Blue Blazer](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=36057&murl=https%3A//shop.mango.com/gb/women/jackets-blazers/fine-stripe-suit-blazer_21068821.html)

##### Mango, 



£59.99

 

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 ![Hoxton Crop Flare from Jigsaw](https://media.sheerluxe.com/wWg7TtRE7Mfdrw1a_E-ud_Ihh40=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2018%2F05%2F2jigsaw-hoxton-crop-flare.jpg?itok=-8kSJ8I3)

 

 

 

[#### Hoxton Crop Flare](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=35664&murl=http%3A//www.jigsaw-online.com/product/hoxton-crop-flare/J35418_CR017%3Fgclid%3DEAIaIQobChMIvK3W_dCq2wIV04bVCh1I9AFJEAQYASABEgKOsvD_BwE)

##### Jigsaw, 



£90

 

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 ![55 Suede Mules from Gianvito Rossi](https://media.sheerluxe.com/v3lAhpxvn0iesFRLw2ZwHG4IRo0=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2018%2F05%2F3net-55-suede-mules.jpg?itok=wIJNeSXn)

 

 

 

[#### 55 Suede Mules](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=24448&murl=https%3A//www.net-a-porter.com/gb/en/product/1049502%3FresType%3Dsingle%26keywords%3D55%2520suede%2520mules%26enableAjaxRequest%3Dfalse)

##### Gianvito Rossi, 



£440

 

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## Look Three

The sandwich rule applies to dresses too – add a biker and black heels to a directional look for an easy day-to-night edit.

 

 

 

 ![Faux Leather Biker Jacket from Topshop](https://media.sheerluxe.com/bNHw6Cw4GzGdKbf1TVzIeRyFUK8=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2018%2F05%2F1topshop-black-leather-biker-jacket.jpg?itok=SI7pj8d1)

 

 

 

[#### Faux Leather Biker Jacket](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=6009&awinaffid=69421&clickref=&p=http%3A//www.topshop.com/en/tsuk/product/faux-leather-biker-jacket-6882640%3Fgeoip%3Dnoredirect%26cmpid%3Dppc_pla_UK_ip%26utm_medium%3Dcpc%26tsrc%3Dvdna%26istCompanyId%3D)

##### Topshop, 



£49

 

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 ![Button Linen Dress from Zara ](https://media.sheerluxe.com/0-zxwNfIYitX22JEDco1XHGCFFE=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2018%2F05%2F2zara-buttoned-linen-dress.jpg?itok=WWbfy5zn)

 

 

 

[#### Button Linen Dress](https://www.zara.com/uk/en/buttoned-linen-dress-p00387070.html?v1=6363504&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIwZ3jotOq2wIVRCrTCh24gAN3EAQYASABEgK7T_D_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds&dclid=CO35iqfTqtsCFc-nUQodaLQDKw)

##### Zara, 



£29.99

 

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 ![Square Toe Woven Heels from & Other Stories](https://media.sheerluxe.com/F-RwHoC7R7xgkF2Bfry4wyWIYNs=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2018%2F05%2F3stories-square-toe-woven-heels.jpg?itok=kMVLZG4_)

 

 

 

[#### Square Toe Woven Heels](https://www.stories.com/en_gbp/shoes/pumps-mules/pumps/product.square-toe-woven-heels-black.0622876001.html?utm_source=gcdL/ATRVoE&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=12438717612&utm_content=15&utm_term=461257&ranMID=41994&ranEAID=gcdL/ATRVoE&ranSiteID=gcdL)

##### &amp; Other Stories, 



£89

 

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## Look Four

Not sure how to wear bright shades this season? Embrace the matchy matchy look by teaming up the same bold shade, breaking up the edit with a subtle middle hue.

 

 

 

 ![Chunky Rib Knit Sweater from & Other Stories](https://media.sheerluxe.com/UDIw88ZQq2hCm04hBsKGPlB6Jxk=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2018%2F05%2F1stories-chunky-rib-knit-sweater.jpg?itok=uobm_mYY)

 

 

 

[#### Chunky Rib Knit Sweater](https://www.stories.com/en_gbp/clothing/knitwear/sweaters/product.chunky-rib-knit-sweater-purple.0591208001.html?utm_source=gcdL/ATRVoE&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=12435239130&utm_content=15&utm_term=461257&ranMID=41994&ranEAID=gcdL/ATRVoE&ranSiteID=)

##### &amp; Other Stories, 



£59

 

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 ![Calf Length Flounced Skirt from H&M](https://media.sheerluxe.com/rZFbT-n7PXv9msaEzp7MRTUZEjw=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2018%2F05%2F2hm-calf-length-flounced-skirt.jpg?itok=IlGvHxFC)

 

 

 

[#### Calf Length Flounced Skirt](http://www2.hm.com/en_gb/productpage.0636385004.html)

##### H&amp;M, 



£24.99

 

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 ![Knife Satin Mules from Balenciaga](https://media.sheerluxe.com/uAriGSwktBddt28szKTlm_d_f0o=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2018%2F05%2F3net-knife-satin-mules.jpg?itok=JGjKxJoJ)

 

 

 

[#### Knife Satin Mules](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=24448&murl=https%3A//www.net-a-porter.com/gb/en/product/1074096%3FresType%3Dsingle%26keywords%3DBALENCIAGA%2520Knife%2520satin%2520mules%2520purple%26termUsed%3DBALENCIAGA%2520Knife%252)

##### Balenciaga, 



£545

 

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## Look Five

Embracing the rule doesn’t mean forgoing neutral hues – try matching earth colours for a pared-back take.

 

 

 

 ![Crop Wide Sleeve Jumper  from Topshop](https://media.sheerluxe.com/kR-lmTjiKxjp1ZI0KyH8bENMkQM=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2018%2F05%2F1topshop-crop-wide-sleeve-jumper.jpg?itok=4-XVHMip)

 

 

 

[#### Crop Wide Sleeve Jumper ](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=6009&awinaffid=69421&clickref=&p=http%3A//www.topshop.com/en/tsuk/product/crop-wide-sleeve-jumper-7352270)

##### Topshop, 



£36

 

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 ![Bermuda Shorts with Belt from Zara](https://media.sheerluxe.com/Xqr19G7tydifIUPqZ8dX0XlGO2g=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2018%2F05%2F2zaa-bermuda-shorts-belt.jpg?itok=lI-Yyh3k)

 

 

 

[#### Bermuda Shorts with Belt](https://www.zara.com/uk/en/bermuda-shorts-with-belt-p07149070.html?v1=6190006&v2=1065515)

##### Zara, 



£29.99

 

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 ![Braided Mules  from Zara](https://media.sheerluxe.com/GoAPg-824s-4hz_wRi0TpO-iZgA=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2018%2F05%2F3zara-braided-mules.jpg?itok=JUGSlhQ_)

 

 

 

[#### Braided Mules ](https://www.zara.com/uk/en/braided-mules-p13536301.html)

##### Zara, 



£29.99

 

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