THE CHIC LIST: The six new season looks that you must try and six that are fashion disasters

THE CHIC LIST: The six new season looks that you must try and six that are fashion disasters By Joanne Hegarty For You Magazine Published: 08:01 BST, 31 August 2024 | Updated: 08:01 BST, 31 August 2024 e-mail Imagine a more relaxed Princess Anne and King Charles dressed for a Balmoral weekend. English country chic is in this autumn/winter, so beg, borrow or steal those family parkas and waxed jackets. ‘Making a monument out of the everyday’ is how the new season trends have been described.

And this is a thoroughly fine way to approach what you wear. So let me introduce you to some of the looks I think are worth entertaining and those that are definitely not. I'M SAYING YES TO.

.. Tweed, herringbone and big chunky jumpers I’m eyeing up an oversized parka in House of Dagmar’s new collection and a tweed blazer is on my wish list.

Animal print The Dior catwalk took a retro Mad Men approach to leopard print. So you’ll find me rummaging through preloved sites for the perfect coat to wear with an all-black ensemble. Rich shades like berry, burgundy and olive green These create a cosy yet luxurious feel when paired with winter staples.

Black and transparent Styled the right way, a black dress or blouse with a little transparency is just damn sexy. Go forth and reveal. Knee-high boots Especially ones inspired by the horse-riding aesthetic.

Chic, chic, chic! Box bags with top handles and mini bags With younger customers snapping up preloved, expect to see lots of personality w.