Autumn trends from Pookie womenswear

Autumn fashion trends with Rose Horsfield from Pookie womenswear

Now is the time to turn your attention to the new season’s clothes. The best styles get snapped up early, so have a quick read of this autumn’s key trends.

Country Sloane

Inspired by the great outdoors this old school prim and proper look embraces our English heritage.

Key Pieces

The jacket -every country girls staple, why not opt for a Barbour inspired quilted jacket or a more traditional cropped tweed jacket. A cape so elegant adds drama to your wardrobe.

Skirts and dress’s - Mid weight wool shift dress’s, midi length and above the knee pleated schoolgirl style skirts in heritage fabrics such as tweed and the status colour of the season caramel.

Knitwear and tops– Jumpers with patches on the elbows and twin set cashmere cardigans. Chucky knitwear simple or intarsia inspired multi colour patterns .Women’s shirting and blouses are key to this look.

Trousers – Chino inspired style trousers for women, Jodhpur seaming on leggings and straight leg /skinny cord trousers.

Shoes: Suede knee high boots, brogues, back to school look loafers and Chelsea boots

Accessories: 1970’s style printed scarves with equestrian and chain motifs, over the body and satchel style bags, vintage look jewellery.

Military

The new urban uniform

Jackets - Tailoring is structured with a military influence.

Trousers – Skinny utility cargo style trousers and jeggins.

Tops and knitwear– Oversize with military style embellishments on tops. New innovative designs of mid length or long line textured cardigans and cable knits.

Shoes: Hobnail boots, high heels with buckles, straps and desert boot stitching.

Accessories: Tassel Middle East look loop scarf

Glam Goth

Black, black, and more black

Jackets – Butter soft leather jacket or fake fur gilet belted.

Trousers –Leather, skinny black trousers and lace leggings.

Tops and knitwear- The sheer look with layering, in textured fabrics such as lace, satin and velvet.

Shoes: Multi strap, cut out, chain link and platform sole stiletto heels.

Accessories: Envelope clutch bag

Micro Trends

Leopard Print – Bring out your wild side

Animal motifs – Illustrative animal imagery on tops and dress’s.

Retro – 1950’style full skirts and belted waists

Embellishment- Sequined, studded and beaded shoulders on jackets and knitwear.

Simplicity – Minimal simple lines, less is more using quality fabrics such as cashmere, leather and suede to give a polished look.