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 when it comes to accessories. IT'S A NO-NO TO..
. Capes The problem with these is they add unnecessary bulk, I freeze in them and never know what to do with my hands. I like my outerwear sleek and simple.
A cape complicates everything. Skinny jeans Shriek! Jeans that you have to squeeze into and give your knees faces. Not going back there.
Camouflage I did this is my 20s and it looked awful then. Not repeating. Bag charms I couldn’t be bothered sticking lots of key rings on to my expensive bags.
It worked for Jane Birkin, but that doesn’t mean we all have to jump on this messy aesthetic. Neckties with tailored trouser suits I can’t see the point of these. Fuzzy shoes Do I want hairy feet like Bigfoot? I do not.
With everyone from Erdem to Carven turning high heels into havapoos, I say pass. @thestylistandthewardrobe @youmagazine Shirt, £85, cos.com THE COLLAR CODE Funnel-neck shirts are a new development.
I’m on board, especially after seeing this crisp white one from Cos. Bag, £219, radley.co.
uk AHEAD OF THE CURVE British heritage bag brand Radley has been working hard on a makeover. Gone is the dog adornment and in its place are contemporary designs like the Lily (right). SPOTTED Lily Collins (right) is searching for a home to rent in London for the coming months.
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