Seven Seasonal Trends for the Savvy Shopper for Autumn Winter 2017

Jacket Next

So it’s most definitely that time of year when I give you my recommendations for the key items to buy from the high street for the coming six months to ensure you look stylish and modern without wasting money on here today gone tomorrow trends.  The weather has most emphatically become autumnal and it’s time to drag out the coats, boots and scarves and get ready to face the winter with our best foot forward ..hopefully in a red boot!!

First up, is a long sleeved floral midi dress. They look great with trainers and bare legs whilst you can bear it and then with tights and ankle boots as the mercury starts plummeting. Layer with a leather jacket right now and with a polo neck and coat when necessary. Favourites I’ve seen are from Hush, Dorothy Perkins, H&M, FCUK, Ganni and Zara. They will work though autumn and winter and into the spring and early summer and again for next autumn and winter. Ensure the colour you buy suits your complexion.. there are a plethora of dresses with florals on a black background.. if you are anything other than very dark haired go for a burgundy or navy-esque background.

Dress Hush

Next, red is abounding as the colour of the season particularly visible on coats, shoes and boots. I personally think bright red boots could be a here today gone in February kind of trend so would advocate going for red in a more subtle shade such as burgundy instead. Burgundy or versions of this shade are always stylish so it makes sense to play into the trend with a classic colour that will last years instead of months. If you do want to invest in some red boots M&S has a very attractive ankle boot with kitten heels for £50.

Boots Very

Sock boots in a rainbow of colours  are also having a moment. Seen with both skyscraper heels and kitten heels they are available everywhere including Zara, Topshop,M&S, Kurt Geiger and Aldo. Invest in a lower heeled pair as you will get more wear out of them and don’t spend too much. I have bought a navy pair from M&S but go wild and buy a coloured pair which will definitely put some zing into your wardrobe.No need to spend more than £30-£40 as they are only made of fabric. Look great paired with midi dresses and skirts, cropped and full length jeans.

Boots M&S

Slogan t-shirts and sweatshirts have been prevalent for the last little while. Hush has a fantastic collection especially when worn with their range of lounge pants which plays into the Athleisure trend without much effort required.
The sweatshirt shown here is my favourite of their offerings. As long as you buy your slogan top in a flattering colour you will wear it throughout the season and into next spring and beyond as its so easy to pull on and wear with any kind of trousers, jeans, skirts and shorts.

Sweatshirt Hush

Pleated midi skirts show no evidence of disappearing so if you haven’t already it is most certainly time to invest in one. Available everywhere – Next has a very good range this autumn as does M&S. Look great with both ankle boots, court shoes and trainers. A useful item to your wardrobe which can be worn year round.

Skirt Next

High cut court shoes a la Victoria Beckham also show no sign of going away and are available everywhere . Even if you don’t lead a court shoe kind of life they do look great with jeans and a top & blazer or leather jacket for a night out. Great pairs available from M&S, Next, Zara, Topshop and most major retailers. No need to spend a fortune unless you are going to wear them for work but I would recommend investing in a pair as they are very of the moment and will lend a modern twist to your existing wardrobe.

Shoes Kin at John Lewis

Finally, a round cross body bag. Most certainly a trend but a cross body bag is always useful.. go larger if you will be using it for day and smaller if just for evenings.  Don’t spend too much but definitely invest in a coloured one and wear to lift any outfit. Great options in most retailers. This one from Cos I really like.

Bag Cos

Possibly all seven trends are not your cup of tea but investing in just one or two won’t break the bank and will lift your current wardrobe to new heights!  If you haven’t already, I highly recommend investing in 3 perennial classics; leather biker jacket, white trainers and cropped wide leg jeans. Year round useful and here to stay and stay!

Happy shopping!

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