Weekend uniform
An easy way to spruce up your weekend wardrobe is by pairing your favourite ripped jean with a statement shoe.
We're a little bit in love with Suki Waterhouse's collaboration with Superga - and these platform red trainers are ideal with a pair of ripped jeans and a simple, white Tee.
Mid Wash Distressed Boyfriend Jeans, £30, Miss Selfridge; 2790 Red Black and Hearts by Suki Waterhouse, £64.99, Superga
Boardroom beauty
This year there was a change in the kind of footwear that is acceptable to wear to work. So now, even in meetings with the big guns, you can get away with wearing some luxe-looking trainers, as long as you pair them with the right look.
We'd wear these metallic lovelies from Bimba Y Lola with a cropped, tailored trouser in black. A smart blouse and matching blazer will complete your cool but 'in charge' boardroom style.
Gaby Trouser, £71, Whistles; Metallic Sneaker, £63, Bimba Y Lola
Popping to the shops
Let's face it - there are some weekends when nothing will do apart from a pair of cosy jogging bottoms and a night in front of the TV. Sadly though, every Saturday-night-in requires snacks. That's a rule.
Slip on these colourful New Balance trainers for that pesky trip to the shops to up your cashmere joggers from bland to beautiful in next to no time.
Cashmere Blend Lounge Joggers, £38, Topshop; New Balance Navy Pink Glo Exclusive, £64.99, Office
Working hard
Even though the weather has shifted, you can still say cosy in culottes if you opt for a pair made out of wool, like these beauties from Zara.
Add a touch of youthfulness to your camel-coloured look with River Island's metallic and monochrome trainers and you'll have a look that says: "I'm cool, but it just comes oh-so-easily to me".
Studio Knit Trousers, £69.99, Zara; Black Metallic Contrast Trainers, £50, River Island
Drinks after work
With Christmas parties kicking off left, right and centre, sometimes you need a look that will take you all the way from the boardroom to the bar, without looking like you've had an accident with a bottle of glitter.
We love Marks & Spencer's wide leg culottes - and teamed with some sparkly slip-ons, you won't look out of place even if you do decide to dance.
Front Zipped Wide Leg Culottes, £49.50, Marks & Spencer; Dialog Plimsolls, £25, ASOS
On a night out
Partywear needn't be uncomfortable; in fact, we're all about making sure our evening wardrobe is even more easy-to-wear (and dance in) than our everyday outfits.
Roll in THE staple jumpsuit of the season - thanks H&M - which looks just as good, if not better, paired with some Nike Air Max trainers, as it would with some sparkly stilettos.
We know which pair we'd prefer to walk home in...
Jumpsuit, £34.99, H&M; Nike Air Max Thea Trainers, £84.99, Office
Jess Edwards is Cosmopolitan UK’s Deputy Editor, working to deliver the very best experiences across the brand's platforms (print, social, video, digital), products and events, including a focus on our membership offering, Club Cosmo. Jess has worked in the media industry for almost 20 years and at Cosmopolitan for over 10 years, joining the brand as Fashion Editor and later going on to lead the digital team as Site Editor. With her background in lifestyle journalism, it is no surprise that you’re most likely to find her in the Fashion section and exploring the very best in hospitality via our Travel pages.
