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Hi there, Welcome to our November edition We're in to the penultimate edition of 2019 now as Christmas and ultimately 2020 approaches thick and fast. Me personally, I can't wait for Christmas to get here. I know I won't be thinking that when I'm running around like a headless chicken working and trying to get all the shopping done but once the 24th finally gets here it's great to just do nothing but spend time with family for as many days as we can. As much as this can be a great time of year for most, there are plenty of people that do struggle with the extra stress. This month we have a little article trying to offer a few small tips to mildly help with anxiety.
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AUTUMN / WINTER TREND REPORT MENSWEAR
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As the year end draws ever closer, it may be a good idea to focus your attention on what exactly you’ll need to keep snug and suave this winter. With a bit of luck you can hang onto your trusty wardrobe staples and just add a bit of fashion forward garnish… Here is Dress Doctor’s pick of what to look out for whilst navigating the high-street:
Wartime Inspiration
Invented for solders in the trenches the trench coat remains a firm fashion favourite. This structured, flattering bit of kit is the ideal cover-up for the onset of autumn. Style it in a loose fit with the collar turned up and the belt tied at the waist for definition. A patterned lining adds all the detail you need.
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The denim jacket and matching trouser equate to modern tailoring for now. This update is genius, as instead of traditional suiting material denim adds warmth and modernity. This is a great opportunity to play with colour, proportion and style to suit your own palette.
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I am not going to utter the ‘C word’ yet, but velvet is a brilliant choice for seasonal parties and social events. A tailored jacket in a rich wine colour partnered with black oozes sophistication and adds something unique to your offering. A handkerchief in paisley sticking out of your top pocket is also a rather lovely addition.
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POTS OF CABBAGE November can be a bit of a grey, miserable month. My kids would call it ‘meh’. I like to inject some colour with winter bedding plants. A cheerful pot by the front door can make you smile on the gloomiest morning. Obviously, the choice of plants for winter is not as large as during the summer months but there are enough varieties around to make very attractive combinations for pots. My favourite plant for winter pots has to be the ornamental cabbage. These robust beauties come in wonderful colours including cream, pink and purple – with either attractive frilly or very spiky leaves. They pair beautifully with winter-flowering pansies and hardy cyclamen. Try planting three pots of different sizes using a colour scheme which co-ordinates with the cabbages. Plant a 50cm pot with four large ornamental frilly cabbages surrounding a central spiky one, to give some height to the display. Then choose a smaller pot (38cm) and plant one frilly ornamental cabbage surrounded by pink and purple winterflowering pansies. Finally plant a small pot (25cm) with a mixture of hardy cyclamen and white pansies. The resulting display will give you pleasure through November, December and January. Winter Tips
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