My Wardrobe: Fashion designer and photographer Orla Lavelle shares her favourite looks

Orla Lavelle, fashion photographer and designer, from Goleen
My Wardrobe: Fashion designer and photographer Orla Lavelle shares her favourite looks

Fashion designer Orla Lavelle shares some of her favourite looks in WoW!

Orla Lavelle, fashion photographer and designer, from Goleen

Outfit 1: Oversized white jacket; River Island; jeans, Brown Thomas; bodysuit, Zara; kitten heels, River Island

Orla Lavelle, Goleen wearing her River Island suit.
Orla Lavelle, Goleen wearing her River Island suit.

Favourite thing about this outfit: The skinny high rise jeans from Brown Thomas are so comfortable that they make a great bridge between the pandemic uniform of comfort and ease, with your favourite pair of the not so comfy pre-pandemic stiffer relative.

Last time I wore it: Out to dinner last summer.

Orla loves this outfit because it signifies energy, passion and love.
Orla loves this outfit because it signifies energy, passion and love.

Outfit 2: Red jumpsuit, ASOS; shoes, Ann Taylor USA

Favourite thing about this outfit: I love red. It signifies energy, passion and love, all symbolic meanings I claim to identify with.

Last time I wore it: I haven’t yet had the opportunity to wear the jumpsuit, but really look forward to a time when I can pull it out of the closet and dance the night away.

Orla wearing a classic little black dress.
Orla wearing a classic little black dress.

Outfit 3: Little black dress dress, vintage, Prada; shoes, Christian Louboutin, mom’s vintage Chanel Bag

Favourite thing about this outfit: As per the New York Times, the little black dress is more than just a stylish piece to wear to a party, it’s an icon of fashion history, and a wardrobe essential for everyone from Audrey Hepburn to us. The LBD is a wardrobe piece that will outlive any fashion trend. I love the length, material and feel of this dress, and the belt in the midsection defines the structure of the simple design.

Last time I wore this: To a charity gala before lockdown.

Pictures: Eddie O’Hare

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