AUTUMN/WINTER 2020 FASHION TRENDS
This season’s catwalk-inspired trends are wonderfully wearable, from jumper dresses and checked blazers to adventure-ready chunky ankle boots
The chic jumper dress
The new dress to know for autumn is the elegant body-skimming knitted or jersey jumper dress. Effortlessly chic, as comfortable as your favourite sweater and warm enough to take you through to winter, it’s the ultimate wear-everywhere wardrobe hero. Whether you go for a block colour or an all-over pattern, team it with autumn staples such as leather jackets and ankle boots or trainer and denim jacket combos.
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Chunky ankle boots
Along with a weather-beating coat and cosy knitwear, a practical pair of boots is a key buy for making the most of crisp autumnal days. Chunky ankle boots are big news this season, with stompy slip-on Chelsea boots leading the charge and made-for-walking hiking boots back again. Equally comfortable, hard-wearing and cool, they’re perfect for outdoorsy days and long walks. If you want to add edge to floral dresses or elevate jeans and jumper combinations, look no further.
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Sporty sweaters
Cricket jumpers and rugby tops are the latest sportswear stars to be embraced by the fashion set. At Burberry, oversized cricket sweaters and rugby stripes gave a sporty spin to the proceedings, and at Versace, rugby-striped cardigans were styled over white shirts. Wear rugby tops small and pair with a dark denim midi skirt for a preppy look, and team cricket jumpers with indigo boyfriend jeans and box-fresh white trainers for off-duty style.
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Head-to-toe black
The mood was, well, moody on catwalks for autumn, with head-to-toe black looks opening many shows including Celine and Valentino. Embrace the trend by adding a timeless black piece or two to your wardrobe, such as a luxurious cashmere sweater to team with cropped leather trousers or PU leggings for a texture contrast. If head-to-toe black feels too severe, break it up with a white blouse, or dip your toe into the trend with a pair of chunky boots.
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Checked coats and blazers
It’s hip to be square this season, with checks – whether they’re plaid, tartan, Prince of Wales or hound’s-tooth – making a welcome return for autumn. The new way to wear checks is all together, clashing colour, scale and style to create a playful pattern pile-up. However, the easiest way to try the trend is to add one key piece to your wardrobe, such as a checked coat or blazer, but dresses, trousers, jumpers and blouses are all getting the square treatment, too.
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Words: Miranda Eason
