Fashion isn't all about size zero as Amanda Griffiths discovers on our exclusive fashion shoot at Capesthorne Hall in Macclesfield, which applies the autumn/winter trends to dressing ladies with curves. PHOTOGRAPHY BY MATTHEW STANSFIELD
Fashion isn’t all about size zero as Amanda Griffiths discovers on our exclusive fashion shoot at Capesthorne Hall in Macclesfield, which applies the autumn/winter trends to dressing ladies with curves. Vintage glamour harks back to the 1930s and 40s as we see.
PHOTOGRAPHY BY MATTHEW STANSFIELD
Party time
Chelsea wears Viviana top and trousers, �349 from Verity Plum with black strappy shoes �90 by Dune while Jen dazzles in this sparkling Day Birger dress �295 and Untold Shoes, �75. Jewellery from a selection at Verity Plum
Time for tea
Jen wears gorgeous black velvet dress, �319 from Verity Plum, Biba turban �35 and Dune shoes �90.
Chelsea wears Gerard Darel cream lace tea dress �125 and Biba cape �65 with Untold shoes, �75. Jewellery from a selection at Verity Plum
Your carriage awaits
On their way to a glamorous ball; Chelsea wears Biba dress �295 and Untold shoes �75, while there’s a dramatic elegance to Jen’s Viviana black and gold lace dress �349 available from Verity Plum, which she accessorises with Biba turban �35, LK Bennett faux fur shrug �125 and Dune shoes �90. Jewellery from a selection at Verity Plum
Country chic
For a cosy autumnal stroll in the countryside Chelsea wears Yoek leather jacket �399, Elena Miro grey and black pencil skirt �150 and Miro white dress shirt �149 all available from Verity Plum.
Jen is cosy in Yoek chunky cardigan and snood �199, Verpass jumper �79, Doris stretch pants �89 all from Verity Plum which she accessories with Dent gloves �25, LK Bennett waist belt �95, Stefanel beret �40 and Bertie shoes �85. Jewellery from a selection at Verity Plum
LocationCapesthorne Hall, Siddington, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 9JY. 01625 861221
Clothes supplied by Verity Plum, 9 Minshull Street, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 6HG. 01565 755577House of Fraser, Manchester, 0844 800 3744
Photography Matthew Stansfield, 07815 158057, www.matthewstansfield.com
Models Jen Hunter from Nemesis Agency, Manchester and Chelsea Graziano from Industry People, Manchester
Stylist Matthew Moxham, 07595 510693, matt@iamstylist.co.uk
Make up and hair Lou Devaney, Industry People, Manchester