The 4 ‘S’ Rules You Need to Reboot Your Fall Wardrobe Without Spending a Fortune
As temperatures drop and nights get longer, it’s time to embrace the new season – and the wardrobe renewal that brings.
But that doesn’t mean you have to say goodbye to all your favorite summer styles, as some of the key trends are here to stay.
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Follow Antonia Kraskowski’s guide to see which trends to keep following and which to ditch for next summer.
Then find out which old favorites it’s time to SALVAGE and which styles you could SPLASH your money on.
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BOHEMIC JUMPS
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FROM actress Daisy Edgar-Jones to singer Rihanna, seventies-inspired looks topped the fashion list this year – and Boho is here to stay for the new season.
Summer’s flowy chiffon dresses remain an important trend.
Update them for fall with a pair of burgundy or conker boots.
Dress, £44.99, H&M
OVERSIZED BLAZERS
THEY’RE the easiest way to dress up a pair of jeans, and blazers — especially oversized styles — haven’t been on the market for very long, so play with those proportions.
Broad shoulders and sloppy sleeves remain the key.
Try wearing a belt at the waist for a more exaggerated look.
LEOPARD PRINT
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While the leopard has never really left us, it’s back with a bang this fall.
And it’s on everything from trench coats and dresses to accessories.
Be prepared to take a walk on the wild side.
Dress, £59.99, Zara
LADIES FLATS
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In the summer, ballerinas returned to the feet of the fashion world, with delicate crystal mesh styles, metallics and pretty pastels.
This women’s model has become an indispensable addition to Mary Janes and loafers with narrow soles.
Pointy Ballerinas, £32.99, New Look
STAAS
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MINIMALIST JEWELRY
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Tired of getting your chains tangled?
Put away all those delicate designs and add a chunky gold chain for an instant update.
The heavier the better!
Necklace, £37, and other stories
BIKER JACKETS
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While this is a style classic, it’s time to switch to something cozier when the temperatures drop.
Definitely put the fitted biker jackets away for another year, but if you really have to wear a motorcycle, go for oversized.
Wearing it over dresses gives a cool 90s vibe.
Biker jacket, €42.99, new look
FLOWER DRESSES
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If you haven’t already, it’s time to put away ditsy floral dresses.
Instead, opt for airy chiffons, bold animal prints and fitted feminine styles.
Dress, £12, George at Asda
CLOGGING SHOES
THE cool kids may have spent their Brat summer in sloppy loafers and white socks, but now it’s time to make the switch to something more grown-up and ladylike.
Swap thick shoes for thin-soled versions.
TO RESCUE
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Faux fur jacket
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THE cuddly toy is really for fall – so it’s time to get out your favorite cuddly coat for the cold weather to come.
Faux fur, teddy coats, fluffy feathers and shaggy coats are all firmly back on the agenda.
If you want a sleeker look, opt for a coat or jacket with a fur collar or cuffs as a nod to this reemerging trend.
Faux Shearling Aviator Jacket, £69, M&S
TONS OF LEG JEANS
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We may have all laughed when these first appeared last winter, but there’s no denying this flattering denim style.
With a wide leg that tapers at the ankle, they’re here to stay for the foreseeable future.
As with any wide-leg style, you can balance the voluminous proportions with a fitted top.
Jeans, £22.50, F+F at Tesco
BIG POCKETS
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WHETHER you’re carrying a laptop, your gym gear or the sink, an oversized tote bag is perfect for those days when you have a lot of stuff to lug around.
Keep it chic with an understated, simple style.
Tote bag, £35, M&S
COUNTRY CHIC
Be inspired by the outdoors – and Claudia Winkleman’s Traitors looks.
Add tweeds, plaids and argyles to your wardrobe for a touch of country cool this fall.
Keep it light by adding silky items, pretty bows and sheer tights for a girly take on what Pinterest calls Eclectic Grandpa.
SPLASH
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ADD BURGUNDY
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LOOKING for a quick way to update your wardrobe for fall?
Adding burgundy is an instant way to bring your look into the new season.
Go for a statement coat or a splash of color in the form of a bag or shoes.
Shoes, £28, Next
LEARN
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GO hell for leather in the coming months.
Whether you choose trousers, pencil skirt or statement dress, don’t just stick to black.
You get extra style points for adding a pop of color or metallics for a truly striking outfit.
Skirt, £22, Primark
INDIGO DENIM
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WHITE, cream and light wash jeans have been a summer staple, but it’s time to switch to darker denim.
Washes like indigo and black look classier than mid-wash blues.
Jeans, £19.99, H&M
CUSTOMIZED FIT
CLASSIC suits got an update this year with the addition of waistcoats to our favorite sleek, fitted looks.
This timeless style is also big news for fall and isn’t going anywhere.
So if you haven’t invested yet, now might be the time.
Choose classic cuts in neutral and earth tones for a mature, luxurious look.
