After a seemingly endless summer, the new
fashion season has finally arrived. Summer
is winding down and the autumn/winter styles are starting to fill the rails in
stores, which can only mean one thing: we’ve reached that indecisive, stuck in
the middle period that makes getting dressed oh so maddening, especially when
you are rushing to work in the morning!
This period is otherwise known as
transition season, knowing what to wear during this time is tricky. After all,
it’s too early to embrace cosy coats and heavy jumpers but the floaty dresses
we’ve lived in for months don’t quite work either.
The solution is to ease your wardrobe into
the new season with autumn/winter pieces you can also wear right now or layer
in the colder months.
This blog post will take a look at some of
the must-have trends and items from Debenhams which will work both now and
later. The only question to ask yourself is which trend should I try first?
Animal magic
In case you missed the noise, animal print
is a pretty big deal right now and I don’t think it will be budging anytime
soon.
Leopard spots, tiger stripes, zebra and
snake print are the favourite patterns at the moment and will stick around as
we enter autumn, making for the ultimate star piece in your new season
wardrobe.
If the idea of a statement coat is too shocking
for your taste (it can look quite Bet Lynch if you’re not careful!), maybe
investing in accessories like a sleek handbag that can be worn with all-black looks
or complimentary prints.
Check Mate
Checks please! Tartan, plaid, tweed,
gingham; these versatile patterns should be at the top of your autumn trends
checklist, certainly is on mine! Cover up in a check coat or cosy up in Studio
by Preen’s need-right-now jumper
Spice Tones
From tan to sludge, all you need to do is
find the right hue for you, or go tonal in a top-to-toe effect. There’s no need
to head over to the dark side just yet. Spice up your life with hot autumn
hits. Add a dash of nutmeg to your look or go big and bold with a teddy coat. Mix
a glossy chocolate leather coat with a peanut satin shirt, and tweed trousers.
Red Revisited
Red will never ever be dead! Set your
wardrobe on fire with the favourite hot hue. Scarlet; post box; berry; dress
head to toe in one of these look-at-me shades. Or go for a splash of rouge with
red accessories, such as a bag or scarf.
Ankle boots
The leap from open-toe sandals to
thigh-high boots might seem a little drastic at this time of year but that’s
where the ankle variety comes into play. They are the perfect length to pair
with wispy midi dresses to ruffle skirts, denim and cropped trousers. A pair of
ankle boots promise to be the most useful shoe you’ll invest in this season.
To bag or not to bag
My firm favourite piece to spice up any outfit. From cross body to tote, Debenhams bag range will be sure to have something in the right style or shape to suit your needs!
Midi dress
If you thought midi dresses were just
reserved for summer, think again. A hero midi dress is a must-have during the
transitional period because, not only does it make getting dressed a whole lot
less complicated, but it promises to go with almost anything you already have
stashed in your wardrobe. More of a casual girl, that’s not a problem, layer
the dress under a blazer and you’re living the new-season dream. Alternatively,
wear it with a jumper and boots for work or go solo with strappy party shoes by
night.
What’s been your favourite trend from this
post, I’d love to know! See some of my favourites I have styled from the Miss Selfridge range at Debenhams below.
Love Ciandra x
*This blogpost is part of a Debenhams Autumn campaign, however all opinions are my own!*
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