By Rosie Wilson

As the newspapers remind us daily, Britain is in the grip of a recession.  While there are important problems to be solved regarding unemployment and the state of the economy, there is one matter that has not enjoyed nearly as much coverage. What to wear?

Look no further than Symonds for style inspiration. Here are four of the best outfits around college, and with an encouraging mix of borrowed clothes and charity shop finds, it needn’t cost too much to revamp your wardrobe for Spring/Summer.  

Harriet

Harriet

 

 

 Top and jacket= Her sister’s

 Skirt= H&M

 Shoes= Office

 Necklace= Online jewellery store

 Style icon= The Queen Mum!

 Favourite designer= Alexander McQueen

 Favourite shop= Urban Outfitters

 

 

Lily

 Jacket= Charity shop

 Top= Her mum’s (from Next)

 Shoes= Primark

 Favourite designer= Lanvin

 Favourite shop= H&M

 

  

Philippa

 Dress= From somewhere in Brighton

 Cardigan= Morocco!

 Shoes= Topshop

 Favourite shop= Beyond Retro

 

  

Mina

 Top= New Look

 Skirt= Topshop

 Shoes= Primark

 Necklace= Coccinelle

 Style icon= Her sister

 Favourite designer= Versace

 Favourite shop= Juicy Couture

 

Where do you obtain your clothes? Who are your favourites? Add your comments below.