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The colour: Camel The no-fuss, high-fashion colour to be seen in this winter is camel. It’s the neutral wear-with-anything shade that’s taking outerwear by storm with uptown classic coats, capes and blazers galore – simply choose your favourite sleek cut. Ride the camel trend to the extreme by wearing different tones from top-to-toe to work the minimalist look.
The Pattern: Checks Take on the great outdoors this winter and embark on a stylish stroll via the country trend. Think heritage charm with checks, checks and more checks, from micro tweeds to oversized colourful plaids. Avoid looking like a royal family member and keep the look playful by mixing up different textures like mohair, chunky knits and silky fabrics.
The length: Maxi Shorts and mini skirts, begone! This season celebrates long-line lengths with maximum coverage. Traditionally, maxi dresses have been confined to the summer holiday wardrobe but the new winter reincarnation is less floaty and free, and more sleek and fitted, with both skirts and dresses set to skim the floors. Swap your flip-flops for chunky heeled boots to give the look a seasonal fast-forward.
The boot: Heeled hikers “These boots are made for walking” as the song goes... and this season’s must-have hiker style do just that - if you can stand the dizzy heel heights. Stand tall in desert boots complete with grip soles and sturdy heels. Whether you opt for military-inspired or traditional hikers with heels, make sure these ankle booties are topped off with an overdose of lace-ups, straps or buckles to put you strides ahead of your fashion peers.
The retro spin: Ladylike Grab your corset and push-up bra, this season the silhouette is all woman. The likes of Louis Vuitton and Prada embraced 1950s nostalgia with wasp-waisted circle skirts or prim and proper pencil skirts, along with corset-style tops to accentuate the bust. Find your inner lady by swinging framed handbags from pretty elbow-length gloves.
The eccentric look: Geek chic TV series Glee has a lot to answer for in bringing geeks to the mainstream. Part granny, part librarian, this look is one for lovers of all things quirky cool. Raid your frumpiest aunty’s wardrobe for chunky knit cardigans, twin sets, T-bar shoes and socks that are made to be seen. Make like the catwalks at Prada and Marni and set the look off with a pair of thick-rimmed reading glasses to cause a style spectacle
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