Dos & Don’ts of Autumn Fashion
This season's trends got your wardrobe in a twist? Be inspired by our Lily, Alexa, Kylie et al in our A-list-inspired guide to mastering the dos and don'ts of autumn fashion
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DO add a pop of statement-making scarlet to your look á la Rachel Bilson in Roberto Cavalli – a ruby clutch or pair of heels is an instant style updater.
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...but DON’T stop there: blocks of bold, bright reds are also in, as seen on Claudia Schiffer at Paris Fashion Week and the Julien Macdonald and Isabel Marant catwalks.
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DON’T do reds? Invest in the fashion pack’s other favourite statement accessory, the leopard print bag, like Kylie Minogue in Dolce & Gabbana at Milan Fashion Week...
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...and DO take a walk on the wild side by wearing this print head-to-toe, too. Start with a monochrome dress like Fearne’s, a classic leopard faux fur coat or animal print tights.
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DON’T pack last season’s lace away just yet, as this trend’s still going strong. Gothic and romantic, we heart delicate, cobwebby dresses like Jessica Stroup’s.
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DO use a simple belt to give your outfit a 2010 spin: make like Daisy Lowe and either knot it or twist the end under the buckle. Great 2 second trick!
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But DON’T forget to keep it skinny, like Claudia Schiffer – it’s the only size of waist-cincher we’ll be wearing this winter.
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DO get your hands on an aviator or shearling jacket like Nicola Roberts, pronto. It’s officially THE jacket shape of the season – and they’re unbelievably warm.
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DON’T think you’ve seen the back of maxi dresses now that summer’s over. Fashion’s breathed new life into this trend – wear it gothic and glam like Daisy Lowe in Gareth Pugh...
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...or style your floor-sweeping skirt with rain-defying biker boots and a rock chic jacket, like Olivia Palermo. Major autumn DO.
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DON’T send your florals to the back of the closet. Abstract, painterly prints like this Dolce & Gabbana number we spotted Jessica Alba wearing work well as dramatic maxi dresses, or try layering your ditsy prints with some oversized knitwear or a Barbour jacket for the English Heritage vibe.
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A school-style satchel is THE handbag of winter 2010, but DON’T worry if the preppy look isn’t for you – try a fierce black leather version like Jessica Alba’s Proenza Schouler sack instead.
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DON’T be restricted by sleeves! Keep out the chills in fashion’s cosiest new coat shape – the cape – like Lily Allen in Louis Vuitton.
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DO make your own Mad Men tribute in retro, 50s shapes, like Alexa Chung’s full, swishing Louis Vuitton skirt and tucked in blouse.
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DO embrace the great outdoors in countryside favourites like tweeds, plaids, sheepskins and wool to nail the heritage look. Try a padded Barbour jacket like the one we snapped <a href=”https://beautysale.store/dos-and-donts/style-and-fashion/2010/09/09/holly-willoughby-on-the-street-in-london%E2%80%9D target=”_new”>Holly Willoughby</a> wearing, or go for classic English staples like Nicola Roberts' leather gloves and Luella coat.
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DON’T like the look of maxi styles? Retro shapes not your thing? Make fashion your friend in the season’s other favourite: the pencil skirt, like Dita Von Teese. Feminine, totally hot right now and a trend that’s even suitable for work.
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DO learn the buzzword of many an autumn catwalk this year: minimalism. We’re talking pared-down chic and luxe tailoring – just check out this sharp, sleek take on the trend, courtesy of Lily Allen...
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...and DON’T think minimalism ends at blazers. As well as cigarette pants and shift dresses, the classic camel coat made a comeback, too, as modelled by Lily.
