FASHION TRENDS

THE style guide

Autumn season is always a colourful time in the world of fashion. This Autumn, as we re-emerge back out into the world again, the Autumn weather is unlikely to dampen our enthusiasm for fashion - and we want to share it with people...

You will be pleased to know that comfort remains a major trend this autumn winter season. Jeans and trousers are more relaxed, heels are low and you can even get away with wearing track and lounge pants, styled with blazers and knits for an everyday look, rather than being limited to sporting activities, or just lounging around the house.

Full sleeves

Especially puff, or bishop sleeves, on blouses, dresses and knits, keep things fun and feminine, and look great when combined with Edwardian-style ruffles or a pussybow tie neck.

Shoulder pads are everywhere

Whether subtle, or not-so-subtle - on t-shirts, sweat tops, knits and shirts, as well as jackets and blazers.

Denim

Including jeans, shirts, jackets, shackets, dresses and puffers - anything at all. The dominant washes are dark (indigo) and medium-light vintage washes. The new shapes are mom, full, straight, or flared. Mid and highwaisted styles remain the favoured trend. Denim-on-denim is also on-trend for styling purposes.

GO BOLD

Go bold. Patterns such as checks (bold or classic), dark background florals, paisley, and animal prints galore are still around. Team with a chunky boot for an ultra-cool look, that will be suitable whatever the weather this Autumn. Add a leather or denim jacket and you’re all set!

Pictured: Oliver Bonas Floral Tiered Tie Neck Maxi Dress £75.00. FatFace Debby Leather Tote £89. Black Leather Boots, Kazan from Office £120. Adidas Platform Trainers £50 from Very. Top: Oliver Bonas Secret Garden Mini Dress £69.50. Bottom Right: Oliver Bonas Trailing Floral Mini Dress £65.

IN THE BAG

The Tote is the perfect bag for this Autumn. Black and Brown are the go to colours, but there is an array of more colourful options if you feel a bit bolder. You can fit in all the essentials, keys, phone, hand sanitizer and masks, and there will still be plenty of space for everything else. Yoga kit, change of shoes, or a trip to the farmer’s market - not a problem. It may be worth making an investment in a slightly more expensive one.

LOW HEELS

Luckily for our feet (and ankles) flat and lowheeled footwear remains the dominant trend! Trainers, especially white ones, are still very much on-trend, regardless of the rest of the outfit, as they go with dresses and suits too!

Full-length boots are also a key look. Worn with dresses and skirts, and ankle boots are good too try the 'Princess Diana look'; a full trouser tucked into ankle boots. Chunky, soles, especially tyretread styles are back in style.