Colour inspiration from Autumn leaves
It’s customary to look at the trends before the season starts but I prefer to do it slightly later, when the high street has revealed it’s stock and more importantly you feel like buying season appropriate items. This blog is timed to coincide with SYW’s own half yearly seasonal switchover, where forgotten pieces come out of storage and a refreshed wardrobe appears often with no purchases necessary. If you too have been meaning to get around to checking out what’s in store for your wardrobe or working out what will survive your own switchover this season, look no further, I have trawled the catalogues, magazines and fashion blogosphere to help you out.
First up, just because it’s Autumn does not mean you should ditch the colour from your wardrobe (unless you want to).
The colours making a strong impact in your Autumn wardrobe take their cue from nature and are likely to be red and mustard. Wear as a block, part of a pattern or simply use as an accent.
If you are loathe to say goodbye to the brights and neons of the summer, don’t! Use them as your pick me up to see you gently through Autumn into winter. Pair them with your greys and blacks, seen here to great effect at Hush . Or use to break up the monochrome look. Here at SYW we are all over the graphic prints in various colour ways as our early transition wardrobe shows.
It’s all about the print
We’re in love with our H&M number which ticks the boxes for pear shapes and hourglasses by accentuating the waist whilst skimming hips and thighs.
Print and Mustard in our H&M Dress
Jewel type prints provide an alternative route way to the embellishment trend – is one of our faves.
Turning to a couple of the key looks from amongst the Autumn’s offerings
Ladylike
Key pieces and patterns collide meaning this look is easy to achieve. Hardworking it covers office chic through to saturday afternoon casual. Classic houndstooth is a brilliant way to do this, see or (it’s A-line shape is perfect for those with a strawberry shape). Accent a dogtooth with red accessories like et voila. The pencil skirt, ideal for most shapes, is also a great canvas for dogtooth, block colour and if you are feeling a little decadent try a leather version, go pastel like from River Island or go Ox-blood or emerald green. I’ve lived in my Reiss Oxblood version since last Autumn as it’s so versatile.
Kilts are all over the high street from Sainsbury’s to Karen Millen and can be the perfect embodiment of ladylike. With so many on offer you will find one to suit your shape whether it’s a long mid A line like , mid length but square like or for a mini version try Sainbury’s http://bit.ly/1szeqXx or Karen Millen’s http://bit.ly/1EIsnqE, team with your boot of the season (look our for our forthcoming blog) and a plain knit in a striking contrast colour.
Magical Gothic
A complete contrast to the ladylike look but also a great way to ease into Autumn Winter. It is based on taking tactile and snuggly fabrics and weaving gothic imagery and colours to create drama and comfort in one outfit. Channel an inner gothic flair with the florals that were a big hit in SS14 but set them against dark back drops for added drama. Closet has this whilst LK Bennett’s silk sleeve Tee brings an easy way to introduce the florals. M&S also has a great pencil skirt in its Limited Edition range but currently it’s only available in store.
Fluffy gilets and jumpers introduce the touchy feely element. Our pick from the high street are Jigsaw’s faux fur version and M&S’ fluffy cardigan. Wear with jeans or a great pair of trousers in a sumptuous fabric like this velvet pair from Zara. Alternatively a pleated skirt such as this pale burnt orange one from M&S which keeps the romantic feel.
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So that’s your weekend of reshaping your wardrobe to meet Autumn, handled! Still feeling stuck? Get in touch to arrange your seasonal switchover consultation. Watch this space for companion blogs on the anchor of your winter wardrobe – The Coat and another on winter boots to see you through to Spring.
Tags: Autumn, Autumn trends, gilet, kilt, Ladylike, pattern, pencil skirt, print, Seasonal Update
