Breadcrumbs ![Anna Unwin On The Effortless Pieces She Swears By](https://media.sheerluxe.com/MDoSUj7vegs52RW17Sjt4VYCLTY=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2026%2F06%2Fsl-gold-150626-site-assets-anna-unwin-styling-interview-hero-thumb.jpg) Image: Albaray X Anna Unwin [Interviews](/fashion/interviews) / 15 June 2026 # Anna Unwin On The Effortless Pieces She Swears By With a background in interiors and a passion for vintage fashion, Anna Unwin has mastered the art of understated elegance. We spoke to her about the pieces, proportions and personal touches that define her aesthetic – expect thoughtful advice on vintage shopping, wardrobe editing and why great style is all about balance, not trends… ByGEORGINA BLASKEY / [ Save To My Favourites ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/52872) Image: Albaray X Anna Unwin All products on this page have been selected by our editorial team, however we may make commission on some products. **My ride-or-die pieces are cashmere, denim, outerwear and vintage jewellery.** For me, these are the foundations of a wardrobe that feels effortless and considered – pieces that work hard, mix easily and quietly elevate everything else. **I try not to follow trends.** I’m more interested in timeless pieces and building a wardrobe that feels personal and lived-in rather than seasonal. A good example is the [wrap jacket](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=29151&awinaffid=69421&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.albaray.co.uk%2Fproducts%2Ftextured-wrap-jacket-ss26) from [my collaboration](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=29151&awinaffid=69421&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.albaray.co.uk%2Fcollections%2Fanna-unwin-collection) with Albaray. I know I’ll have this piece in my wardrobe for ever but will adapt and change the way I style it – it’s a future heirloom piece. **I love a nod to the Seventies.** Wide-leg trousers, oversized sunglasses and a little bit of vintage-inspired ease. I’m more interested in TIMELESS PIECES and building a wardrobe that feels PERSONAL AND LIVED-IN rather than seasonal. **I love mixing materials with different textures.** Cashmere with leather is a favourite. There’s something about balancing softness with structure that feels relaxed and gives an outfit an effortless cool. **Mixing different finishes on natural materials is also interesting.** For the collection with Albaray, we worked extensively with cotton, experimenting with a variety of finishes. Some fabrics were made lighter and more delicate, creating complementary textures. **In terms of dressing for my body type, I’ve realised over time that it’s less about rules** and more about understanding proportion and wearing pieces that make you feel your best. [ ![](https://media.sheerluxe.com/aX1laapf8FZvvaZ2g7sGhAvwtBU=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2026%2F06%2Fanna-unwin-on-the-effortless-pieces-she-swears-by1.jpg) ](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=29151&awinaffid=69421&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.albaray.co.uk%2Fcollections%2Fanna-unwin-collection) [ ![](https://media.sheerluxe.com/J4aIK2fGuh7iBJ1sPWYtEW6KDAQ=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2026%2F06%2Fanna-unwin-on-the-effortless-pieces-she-swears-by.jpg) ](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=29151&awinaffid=69421&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.albaray.co.uk%2Fcollections%2Fanna-unwin-collection) **When it comes to styling pattern, treat it like you would in interiors.** Give it room to breathe and balance it with simpler pieces. **Understated and considered sums up my approach to jewellery.** I love pieces that feel personal and I’m a big fan of vintage jewellery – it adds character and individuality that make an outfit feel more collected than styled. **I have some key pieces of underwear that I like to wear under summer clothes.** I think a softly coloured lace bra peeking through a blouse or gauzy dress is really beautiful, subtle, feminine and slightly undone in a way that feels effortless and cool. **If you’re afraid of colour or just a lover of neutrals, there are simply ways to add colour to your wardrobe.** Start small with something like a knitwear, a scarf, a bag or a shoe. Colour should feel like an accent rather than a complete overhaul. **When it comes to proportions, balance is everything.** If something is oversized, keep another element more streamlined. **I love to invest in outerwear and beautifully made fabrics that get better with age.** I’m drawn to simple, timeless pieces that work hard in a wardrobe – the classics that never date which you can wear for years rather than a couple of seasons. This thoughtful approach was very much part of my collaboration with Albaray too. Advertisement Scroll to continue [ ![](https://media.sheerluxe.com/LNGWrYVwNy4iusaDE2zJZYHRt2Y=/1920x0/smart/filters:no_upscale()/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2026%2F06%2Fanna-unwin-on-the-effortless-pieces-she-swears-by2.jpg) ](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=29151&awinaffid=69421&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.albaray.co.uk%2Fcollections%2Fanna-unwin-collection) **You don’t need to have a wardrobe overhaul to refresh your look.** There are simple ways to refresh, such as a different shoe, a belt, jewellery or simply styling an outfit in a new way. Sometimes the smallest changes make the biggest difference. **I see animal print as a neutral.** Leopard print works brilliantly with denim, black, cream and soft tailoring. **I’m a big fan of vintage, so I always recycle and it’s always a very considered choice when I buy new.** It’s about mixing investment pieces with lived-in favourites to keep everything feeling personal and effortless. **I'm an expert when it comes to cleaning out and editing my wardrobe.** I’m always reselling, it’s a real passion of mine. Editing and circulating pieces is part of how I keep my wardrobe considered and evolving. **I have three daughters, so finding new homes for my pieces is usually easy.** I recycle and resell too, it feels important that everything continues its journey in a meaningful way. 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