As the new season approaches, Pip Mills picks key pieces to pep up your wardrobe
This autumn you will see jewel encrusted shoes and glitter in addition to the usual fur and velvet. Ruffles are still on trend as Victoriana-style necklines adorn shirts and knits. Mid-length pleated skirts in chiffon make way for velvets and silks in gem-coloured tones. Here are my investment pieces for this season – a mix of on-trend items and key staples that will give any basic outfit a boost.
See by Chloe ruffle pleated blouse – £255
Bernard boutique is a new discovery for me; it has a vast assortment of designer labels and you will find lots of romantic silk and chiffon
- At Bernard Boutique 4-8 HighStreet, Esher & bernardboutique.com
Donna Ida Friller cashmere – £275
- At Hengelo in Haslemere, Donna Ida in Chelsea & donnaida.com
Mes Demoiselles velvet dress – £240
The perfect evening dress: the strappy style makes it sexy but the heavy velvet and layer around the middle means it’s flattering. Invest in some good shapewear.
- At Iris Fashion, Northcote Rd, Clapham & irisfashion.co.uk
Whistles green gilet – £530
It is worth investing in a decent fur gilet; they are timeless and immediately glam up any jeans and sweater combo.
- Whistles Kingston, Farnham, Richmond, Clapham: whistles.com
Donna Ida Cable Me jumper in milk – £275
Winser A-line classic trench – £195
Feather & Stitch Munthe skirt – £219
Wear with a crisp shirt and stiletto heels for evening or a chunky knit and ankle boots for a softer, casual look
Feather & Stitch 16 King Street, Richmond and featherandstitch.com
Whistles Kitty metallic skirt – £149
- Whistles Kingston, Farnham, Richmond, Clapham: whistles.com
Russell & Bromley Gem boot – £595
- Russell & Bromley Richmond, Kingston and Guildford: russellandbromley.co.uk
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