JENNY MELLOR: AN EDUCATION

Jenny's style transformation from English school girl to upscale socialite provide a variety of wonderful fashion all rooted in the early 1960s styles in which the plot is set.

Here are some examples of looks typical for Jenny:

Color Palette:

Jenny's original style: Earthy neutrals like gray, brown and taupe. Also diluted dark reds, greens and yellows.

Jenny transformed: Nude tones like cream, blush and light gold. Also some bright pastels in prints.

Style Influences:

Taking place in early 1960s London styles are mimicked of that period.

Also, classic school girl styles.

Key Features:

Wool high waisted skirts, oxford shirts, crew neck sweaters over collared tops.

Classic shift dress, often in a floral pattern. Straight skirt, high neckline, sleeveless.

Jackets/Coats. First loose blazers and fisherman coats but later fitted swing coats.

Accessories:

Ties. Layer over a collared top for a look that's school-girl chic.

Knit scarves.

Stacked up-do hairstyles with accents like pretty combs or hair clips

Now lets look at some examples of Jenny-Inspired outfits that you could put together!

OUTFIT #1

Shirt: Urban Outfitters, Skirt: See by Chloe, Backpack: Endless, Tie: French Connection, Shoes: Urban Outfitters, Socks: Far Fetch

This look, inspired by Jenny's school uniform, would make a great look for class or daytime.

• A button-up collared shirt has a polished look that is uniform inspired but in a fun color and relaxed material makes it more appropriate for an everyday/casual outfit.
• A wool A-line is retro and versatile, and this piece, hitting a little above the knee, is a more modern interpretation of Jenny's long, full skirts.
• A cinched leather school bag is stylish and functional
• Oxford flats in a saddle-shoe style is very vintage and classic for a vintage uniform look.
• For a finishing touch add a current trend with scrunched ankle socks.

OUTFIT #2

Dress: Modcloth, Coat: Anthropologie, Pumps: Emiline, Necklace: House of Frasser, Hair Combs: John Lewis

Inspired by Jenny's transformation into a wealthy socialite this look would be appropriate for a formal function.

• A high-waisted dress with a full skirt is reminiscent of early 60s styles and this pastel purple floral pattern is similar to Jenny's statement making dress she wears when she goes to Paris.
• A cream swing coat is classic and polished, perfect to wear over a formal dress.
• Matching colors with lavender flats is typical of 50s and 60s styles, not to mention a fun way to bring a lot of color to the outfit.
• A single pearl drop necklace is simple and elegant
• Pearl studded hair-combs are a great way to finish a twisted or toppled up-do.

Here are a few stores to get Jenny-like looks:

Modcloth

Urban Outfitters

Tulle

Follow my blog with bloglovin