Adapting your wardrobe for autumn/winter

Having a colour palette for your autumn/winter wardrobe Just because the temperature has dropped, doesn’t mean that you should lose the bright and cheerful colour palette you had going on in your wardrobe over the summer. Of course, autumn/winter is all about layering up, wearing those thick chunky boots and trying to hide those fluffy socks under your trousers… but who said your A/W wardrobe had to reflect the sombre climate?! If you want to try out playful colours for the season, but you’re afraid of testing the waters, why not start by adding one bold coloured piece to your wardrobe. If you’re all black everything in your wardrobe, then this will definitely subtly liven up your closet. This Armani Exchange Honeybee Logo Knit from Robert Goddard is the perfect helper in adding some flavour to your wardrobe. Not to mention, its high neck and large ribbed sleeves are perfect for the winter chills. Stylish AND cosy…     Yellow is definitely the IN colour this season. Here’s content creator and influencer Emily Parr AKA Style Lobster channelling her inner sunshine, wearing Jigsaw’s Cloud Cashmere Crew Neck Jumper at our Style Safari event back on October 10^th. Emily says that yellow and the pistachio yellow trend that is flooding all of our wardrobes right now is “winters answer to summers mint green” and we’re all for it!   Layering your outfits for the chilly weather this autumn/winter Layering up this season is an absolute MUST to tackle those sniffly noses, but the question is, how can we layer up but still look cute?! Unfortunately, gone are the days of sitting in a beer garden with your pals in nothing but a t-shirt and our best pair of summer shorts. We’ve got some tips and tricks that’ll help you be warm and stylish…

1. Cuddle yourself with a blanket scarf

Blanket scarfs will be your new best friend this season. Whether you’ve got a lighter coat on or a denim jacket, a blanket scarf will always complete your look…and keep you warm! They also make the perfect office essential when it’s a little cold at work… This Henley Check Blanket Scarf from Accessorize makes the perfect warmth companion. It’s soft palette of grey, pink and cream is a pretty addition to your winter accessories with its checked pattern adding a classic style to your outfit.  

2. Layer up lighter jackets

Forget your thick teddy bear coat and layer up with multiple jackets! Layering your outfit up with a coat like New Look’s Camel Revere Collar Coat means that you rock a simple tee, jeans and ankle boots creating a chic look. To really add some flare to your wardrobe, why not pair this with a H&M best-selling oversized yet flattering jumper in a soft rib knit. Is it officially winter unless you’ve got yourself the biggest, cosiest yet stylish jumper in your wardrobe? The trend we’re loving right now…   Checks, checks and more checks everywhere… This autumn we seem to be obsessed with channelling our inner Cher and Dionne from Clueless vibes, and we’re so totally here for it… From oversized blazers to matching sophisticated tailored check trousers is a popular trend that can be worn at that 9-5 or a weekend brunch with the ladies… so versatile yet so on trend. It can work as a statement piece in your wardrobe. Layer over the top of a basic white tee and some jeans and trainers or if you’ve got an important meeting at work a checked suit co-ord and some heels is your go-to… We hope that these tips and tricks on how to conquer the autumn/winter fashion foes and left you with all the inspiration you needed for that well-deserved shopping trip here at Rushden Lakes. Now that you know what to look for, let’s get shopping! Don’t forget to check out our offers page for the latest offers.