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Winter shades can be dark and a a tad drab.  However this Autumn / Winter there are some interesting shades which will help boost the winter blues!

Let’s start with the seasons neutrals.  This season, there are black items in the shops, but there is also a gorgeous array of coffee and cream shades too!

Cream trousers are great for autumn so these patch pocket jeans from Boden might hit the mark. 

Corduroy Trousers, Boden £95

Or what about the chic trench coat dress from Reiss in a warm neutral caramel colour? 

Kaiya Trench Coat, Reiss, £195

If you can take the deeper warmer golden and coffee browns then the zebra print top from Hush might appeal (they do this print in a dress, maxi skirt, scarf and tote bag too!)

Lauren Notch Neck Top, £69, Hush

This satin jumpsuit from Mango is a real subtle statement.  Great for petites who can look taller when they wear the same colour head to foot.

Satin Shirt Jumpsuit, £59.99, Mango

Another key colour this season, and one that is often reserved for summer months, is luxurious pastel vanilla or buttery yellow.  If you have a warm undertone to your skin, then this may be a useful alternative to beige for you. 

Uniqlo, in a collaboration with Clare Waight Keller have launched this simple chic wrap coat.  

Wrap Coat £109.90 Uniqlo

Or you might like the knitted pleated skirt and top combo from Cos. 

Knitted Maxi Skirt £95, and Top £65, Cos

If you look better with some depth in your shades, then how about this skirt from Ro&Zo which teams light yellow with black

Yellow Floral Skirt, £89, Ro&Zo (also available via Next)

And the brightest colour trend this Autumn / Winter is Red!  And there is a shade out there for everyone – from the bolder reds of this Mint Velvet suit 

Red Corsage Blazer £299, and Trousers £129, Mint Velvet

And this Satin Blouse from Zara – which also hits on the satin trend which is huge this season!

Satin Shirt, £22.99, Zara

To the deeper reds of the Joe Browns teddy coat 

Teddy Jacket, £75, Joe Browns

And then cooler reds like this Dune bag

Croc-Effect Crossbody Bag, £75, Dune

If you would like to know which on trend colours work best for you, then get on the Colour Analysis trend and contact me: lynnette@mycolourandstyle.com

Woman in black dress
As an Image Consultant and Personal Stylist I get asked about the colour black a lot!  ‘Can I wear black?’  ‘Please don’t tell me that I ‘cant’ wear black!’ BTW I would never tell someone that they couldn’t wear a specific colour, but I would show them the most flattering way for them to wear that specific colour.

Many women use black as a staple ‘uniform’ or their wardrobe, whether that’s a working or social wardrobe.  It’s often also the first colour choice for evening / socialising wear.

It’s often thought that black is slimming – it can be, if worn in the correct style and fabric.  In fact, it’s just darker shades that are slimming rather than black per se.

But also – it’s not just the colour you wear but how you wear it that makes it a success.

 

Wear black on its own

If you can wear black on its own, then go for it and make a bold statement.  You could add different textures to add interest your outfit e.g. if layering

 

Wear black in contrast

Some of us can wear black, but not on its own, and we need some contrast i.e. lighter or brighter colour teamed with it.  Think monochrome look, or adding a splash of your best colour

It has been said that if there is one fabric that characterises the modern wardrobe, and the ever increasing fluidity of our lifestyle its denim – and I couldn’t agree more.

It is a timeless fabric that has been reinvented over the years – and this season is much more diverse, with new shapes and textures.

So for those of you who love denim, you really will be in heaven this season!

In addition to this, Pantone have announced that their colour for 2020 is Classic Blue.  So if there ever was a time to get out that blue denim – it is now!

 

Pantone Colour of the Year: Classic Blue

Here’s a quick round up of some great denim options:

Jumpsuits are still very much on trend, as they have been for a few seasons now.  The cut of this jumpsuit from White Stuff is slightly more relaxed, and is lovely and soft.  A great casual option.

White Stuff £65

White Stuff £65

Whilst this one from Oasis is great for layering when the weather is still a little on the chilly side.

Denim jumpsuit

Oasis £56