Yes, you can wear the latest trends!
The best high-street buys to shop right now
SPORTS DELUXE
Looking for an alternative to your everyday trousers? This season’s sporty styling puts the focus firmly on side-stripe joggers. Dress them up, dress them down – they’ll work every which way. Shirt, £55, xs-xl, Great Plains. Trousers, £120, 8-18, Damsel in a Dress. Earrings, £12, Jon Richard at Debenhams. Bag, £175; boots, £235, 3-8, both L.K. Bennett
Make sporty trousers officeready with sleek accessories
PLEATS PLEASE
Our newest fashion formula? Pleated skirt + chunky knit = how to look totally on-trend without even trying! Pleated skirts are a key silhouette for autumn and great for showing off your shape. Choose shimmering metallic or lace for serious day-to-night appeal. Jumper, £39.50; skirt, £39.50, both 6-24, both M&S Collection at Marks & Spencer. Earrings, £12, Jon Richard at Debenhams.
Bracelet, £12, J by Jasper Conran at Debenhams.
Mules, £195, 3-8, L.K. Bennett
STRIKE A CORD
Like it or loathe it – corduroy is back in a big way this winter. A pair of cord trousers is the easiest way to transform a casual outfit into a more fashion-forward one. Choose a colourful pair to give your outfit a confident finish. Jacket, £79.99, xs-xl, Mango. Shirt, £49, 4-14, & Other Stories. Trousers, £89, 6-18, Finery London. Earrings, £18, Jon Richard at Debenhams
Take your summer slip dress into the new season with clever layering
MODERN HERITAGE
Give the heritage trend a thoroughly modern makeover by teaming your wafty prairie-style dresses, saddle bags and rollneck jumpers with a sleek trench coat.
The combination of softer separates paired with smarter pieces is your shortcut to style. Coat, £99.99, xs-xl, Mango. Dress, £29.99, xs-xl, Zara. Top, £23, 4-14, & Other Stories. Earrings, £8; bracelet, £12, both Accessorize. Bag, £28, V by Very. Boots, £49, 3-8, Next
SUIT RE-BOOT
If you haven’t bought a trouser suit yet, step to it! They’re ideal for the autumn season. If you can’t find a co-ordinating set you like, don’t be afraid to mix and match to find your perfect pair. Blazer, £69, 6-24, M&S Collection at Marks & Spencer. Jumper, £110, xs-xl, L.K. Bennett. Trousers, £145, 4-16, Whistles. Earrings,
£5.99, H&M. Necklace,
£12, Next. Shoes,
£222, 3-8, Chie
LEOPARD SPOTS
Graphic and gorgeous, leopard spots are big news. Step outside your comfort zone and clash two or more prints for a bold take on the trend. For a more subtle way to work the look, hit the spot with a statement accessory or two. Top, £60, 8-20, Wallis. Skirt, £59, 4-14, & Other Stories. Bracelet, £39, Adore at watchshop.com
VELVET REVIVAL
Sumptuous velvet is top of the trends this season. Go for jewel tones and layer them up to feel more luxe than ever. Did we mention that this fabric is also your fast track to figure flattery? Crushed velvet absorbs light, so disguises any lumps and bumps. Jacket, £229, xs-l, Whistles. Top, £22, 6-18, Next. Trousers, £250, 6-18; shoes, £225, 3-8, both L.K. Bennett. Watch, £109, Timex. Ring, £12, Accessorize. Bag, £35, M&S Collection at Marks & Spencer
MAD FOR PLAID
If there’s one thing that will give your wardrobe the ‘now-factor’, it’s check. Make your first stop a coat or blazer, then if you feel fashion confident, layer them up. Coat, £75, 6-18, Next. Blazer (worn underneath), £17, 6-18, Primark. Blouse, £49, 8-20, John Lewis & Partners. Skirt, £249, 6-16, Karen Millen. Earrings, £49, Adore at House of Fraser. Watch, £54.99, Timex. Shoes, £235, 3-8, L.K. Bennett
KNIT PICKS
Ultra wearable and seriously wantable, the newest knitwear is bold, bright and guaranteed to make a fashion statement. Style supersized scarves, woollen separates and chunky jumpers head to toe like Amanda, for an outfit that is as chic as it is cosy. Jumper, £39.50; skirt, £39.50, both 6-24, both M&S Collection at Marks & Spencer. Scarf, £35, White Stuff. Earrings, £49, Adore. Necklace, from £60, Tilly Sveaas. Other jewellery, Amanda’s own.
Bold colour will bring your winter wardrobe to life