Accessorising is an ingenious way to update and develop your wardrobe without spending a fortune or overhauling your look every season. Small touches can have a big impact, especially if you’ve got a capsule wardrobe bursting with basics and carefully selected statement pieces. If you’re looking to glide through the seasons with minimal effort while looking and feeling incredible, this guide is packed with fabulous accessories to embrace this autumn/winter.
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Balaclavas
Balaclavas, also known as knitted hoods, are everywhere this autumn/winter. This piece may not be the easiest trend to wear, and it’s understandable to be a little reluctant to give it a try, but there are some beautiful examples around. Fresh from the catwalk and the achingly cool streets of cities like Copenhagen and Stockholm, the knitted hood is a far cry from the black balaclavas we associate with movie scenes and TV police dramas. This is not a case of cops and robbers chic. It’s a golden opportunity to beat the cold and stay snug while looking fabulous. To make this look work for you, opt for expensive-looking materials, consider your skin tone and wardrobe colour preferences when choosing shades and prints and try different shapes and designs before you buy.
Statement antique jewellery
If there’s one way to make a statement during the cool, dark, moody months, it’s wearing antique jewellery. This is the perfect time to channel your inner magpie and celebrate the beauty of rings adorned with jewel-tone gems, show-stopping collar necklaces, decorative belts, and stacked bracelets. You can wear stunning pieces every day, but it’s particularly fun to go all-out during party season and use jewellery to make your outfit unique. You can take even the most modest LBD or shift dress to a whole new level with an eye-catching pair of earrings, a necklace, or a limelight-grabbing cuff or bangle.
Collars
What’s not to love about a winter fashion trend that actually keeps you toasty? If you dread colder climes, this trend is for you. Collars not only bring interest and intrigue to everyday outfits, but they also add instant cosiness. The catwalks and high street aisles are filled with collars this season, which is great news for those facing icy school runs and commutes. From faux fur and chunky wool to shearling, you’ll find an array of collars, wraps, hoods and neck warmers.
Arm warmers/ fingerless gloves
Fans of The Traitors will be all too familiar with the iconic fingerless glove. Designed to keep your arms and hands warm while you go about your daily business, these gloves are functional, but they can also look incredibly chic. You can choose from practical, affordable thermal styles, opulent cashmere, or patterned designs.
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The seasons come and go very quickly in this country, which means we have to be prepared for all conditions. It’s expensive to update your wardrobe all the time. The good news is that accessories can save the day. Small details have a big impact if you know what to buy and how to wear it. Key trends to embrace this autumn/winter include balaclavas and knitted hoods, antique jewels, collars and fingerless gloves.
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