Your Autumn-Winter Wardrobe

I've selected a few pieces that exemplify some of this season's more wearable key trends. Many of these are versions of classics which you may already own, so it makes sense to "shop your wardrobe" before splashing out on something new.

Big scarf/shawl

10 Items

• A good way to update your previous season coat, particularly if you are tall. Will be a difficult look for petitres to carry off.

A good way to update your previous season coat, particularly if you are tall. Will be a difficult look for petitres to carry off.

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arket.com »
newlook.com »
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  • Nicola D. on Oct 18, 2023

    Available in four colourways

marksandspencer.com »
accessorize.com »
johnlewis.com »
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hermes.com »
anthropologie.com »
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White Shirt (or your equivalent)

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• Pure white can look great if you have Cool/Clear colouring but, otherwise you will find a soft white, ivory or cream more flattering. You probably already have one of these in your wardrobe. 

Pure white can look great if you have Cool/Clear colouring but, otherwise you will find a soft white, ivory or cream more flattering. You probably already have one of these in your wardrobe.

 

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  • Nicola D. on Oct 18, 2023

    More cream that white, so perfect for those with ward colouring.

annefontaine.com »
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  • Nicola D. on Oct 18, 2023

    One for the Romantics among you who love a ruffle!

reiss.com »
  • Nicola D. on Sep 26, 2023

    Petite fit

jigsaw-online.com »
massimodutti.com »
shop.mango.com »
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  • Nicola D. on Oct 18, 2023

    Off-white silk with lovely detailing.

shop.mango.com »
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  • Nicola D. on Sep 26, 2023

    Silk

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  • Nicola D. on Oct 18, 2023

    Another good option for those with warm colouring.

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Tailoring

12 Items

• Sharp, crisp tailoring looks particularly good on straight body shapes. If you're curvy, look for soft fabrics with a little “give”.

Sharp, crisp tailoring looks particularly good on straight body shapes. If you're curvy, look for soft fabrics with a little “give”.

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zara.com »
  • Nicola D. on Oct 18, 2023

    Simple and elegant. Good for straightish body shapes.

zara.com »
  • Nicola D. on Oct 13, 2023

    Available in several colours

reiss.com »
  • Nicola D. on Oct 13, 2023

    Available in petite

meandem.com »
meandem.com »
massimodutti.com »
marksandspencer.com »
  • Nicola D. on Sep 26, 2023

    Available in petite

zara.com »
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Waistcoats

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• Wear with tailored trousers/skirts or with your jeans for a more casual look. Cropped styles will suit petites with trim waists; longer lengths are more forgiving on a fuller tummy. Wear with or without a shirt/tee.

Wear with tailored trousers/skirts or with your jeans for a more casual look. Cropped styles will suit petites with trim waists; longer lengths are more forgiving on a fuller tummy. Wear with or without a shirt/tee.

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zara.com »
meandem.com »
  • Nicola D. on Oct 13, 2023

    Velvet

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zara.com »
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anthropologie.com »
  • Nicola D. on Sep 26, 2023

    Also available in blue

anthropologie.com »
mintvelvet.com »
massimodutti.com »
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massimodutti.com »
warehousefashion.com »
  • Nicola D. on Sep 26, 2023

    Also available in sage

anthropologie.com »
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Long black coat

9 Items

• This will look best on people with strong, deep colouring. Otherwise, you may be best opting for navy, charcoal or brown.

This will look best on people with strong, deep colouring. Otherwise, you may be best opting for navy, charcoal or brown.

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arket.com »
zara.com »
zara.com »
johnlewis.com »
johnlewis.com »
next.co.uk »
  • Nicola D. on Oct 13, 2023

    Also available in petite

next.co.uk »
reiss.com »
zara.com »

Dark Florals

12 Items

• This season's answer to summer's ditsy florals.

This season's answer to summer's ditsy florals.

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stories.com »
whistles.com »
  • Nicola D. on Oct 13, 2023

    Available in petite

meandem.com »
joebrowns.co.uk »
anthropologie.com »
anthropologie.com »
anthropologie.com »
hobbs.com »
stories.com »
warehousefashion.com »
warehousefashion.com »
phase-eight.com »
  • Nicola D. on Sep 26, 2023

    Also available in petite