Trends Translated

TRENDS TRANSLATED

Carrie Mitchell hosts our easy-to-wear guide to the new season

NEW DENIM RULES

Fact: a jean jacket will never go out of style. However, keep your look up-to-date by paying attention to the details. For gents, a fur collar is a subtle enough nod to the season while ladies should trade summer’s cropped, fitted styles for generously over-sized cuts that will keep you ever-so-slightly warmer and chic-er. He wears… Denim jacket, £25, Primark. She wears… Denim jacket, £29.99; mom jeans, £25.99, top, £9.99 and trainers, £49.99, all from Zara.

CHECK YOURSELF

From tartan to houndstooth, get some checks in your wardrobe this Autumn/Winter. Choose a statement coat - or even better, choose two. Layering gains you extra warmth and style points this season. She wears… Checked coat, £110; jumper, £40; sunglasses, £14; earrings, £7; all River Island. He wears… Checked coat, £125; green trousers, £35; green polo, £25; all River Island.

SUITS YOU

When it comes to evening wear, a chic tailored jacket or suit in soft velvet will give you the sartorial edge at the office party. Keep things from looking too formal by pairing with trainers or flats - and yes, I mean the ladies too. You don’t have to wear towering stilettos to be head and shoulders above the pack in the style stakes. She wears… Jacket, £75, and trousers, £55, both Linea; top, £55, Maison Scotch; all at House of Fraser. He wears… Merino roll neck, £40; emerald velvet jacket, £119; trousers, £59; trainers, £65; all Kin by John Lewis.

ALL OVER THE OVERCOAT

When it comes to investing in a new coat, dodge the temptation to stick to a predictable palette of navy, grey, black or camel and opt for a bold shade that will brighten up the dull days. This rich terracotta shade is a sharp choice for the lads while a vivid pop of pink is perfect for the ladies. She wears… Pink Crombie coat, £35; straight jeans, £16; both George at ASDA. He wears… Rust coat, £80; white shirt, £32; jeans, £40; shoes, £55; all River Island.