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1 Base, 3 ways

21 April 2026 - In French, we have this slang expression "C'est la base." used to describe anything essential and non-negotiable. A white tee and tailored trousers are precisely that: staples. They are the foundation to a good wardrobe capsule and endlessly versatile pieces. Here are three ways to style them with ease Plus Size from 3XL & UK18+.

Look 1

H&M, Trousers
£29.99
M&S, T-Shirt
£9
M&S, Jacket
£70
Sézane, Bag
£310
COS, Sunglasses
£119
Soeur, Mules
£365

Look 1

M&S, Jacket
£70
Soeur, Mules
£365
Sézane, Bag
£310
H&M, Trousers
£29.99
M&S, T-Shirt
£9
COS, Sunglasses
£119

Look 2

M&S, Shirt
£40
M&S, T-Shirt
£9
H&M, Trousers
£29.99
Mango, Bag
£229.99
Mango, Necklace
£17.99
Alohas, Sandals
£150

Look 2

M&S, Shirt
£40
M&S, T-Shirt
£9
H&M, Trousers
£29.99
Mango, Necklace
£17.99
Mango, Bag
£229.99
Alohas, Sandals
£150
M&S, Jacket
£60
M&S, T-Shirt
£9
H&M, Trousers
£29.99
By Far, Bag
£346

Look 3

Whistles, Shoes
£115
COS, Hoops
£17
M&S, Jacket
£60
COS, Hoops
£17

Look 3

H&M, Trousers
£29.99
Whistles, Sandals
£115
By Far, Bag
£346
M&S, T-Shirt
£9