9 Easy Autumn Micro-Trends You Haven't Tried Yet
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Style Notes: It was the bag trend that took over fashion month's chic streets, and now it's heading from designer brands (think Prada and Gucci) to the high street (Zara and ASOS). Also, we've discovered the trend is particularly good for nights out where you don't want to leave your bag in a dark pub corner.
Although the silhouette is very of-the-moment, a black version will be fashionable for decades to come.
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Style Notes: No coat, sweater, dress or shirt was left untouched by bustiers during fashion week—just keep thinking "dress inside out."
Layer now, and wear on its own come party time.
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Style Notes: Exhausted velvet? Not ready for faux fur? Then a crazy dash of corduroy may well be in your future.
Mango Corduroy Blazer (£100) and Corduroy Trousers (£70)
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Style Notes: Sure, you love your trusty black pull-ons, but how much do a statement pair of knee-high boots make a plain outfit zing?
These statement boots are comfy to wear all day.
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Style Notes: These cheery stripes may not seem like an obvious autumn look, but they can be found everywhere right now—particularly in the sweater department with rainbow jumpers ruling supreme.
See more of our favourite rainbow knits here.
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Style Notes: Alexa Chung agrees with Giorgia Tordini and had designed one for previous M&S collection—these rather sassy cover-ups are the last word in cool.
The vinyl trench coat is becoming really popular.
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Style Notes: Starting where last year's roll-neck phenomenon left off, the zippy, sporty retro sweater is a surprisingly versatile layering piece.
This will be a great brunch look when paired with jeans.
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Style Notes: Leave black alone for a little bit longer, and jump on to fashion's brown bandwagon. Dedicated girls have been wearing it tonally head-to-toe, but it even looks chic, and it's easier to wear with other neutrals.
Start your entry into wearing brown via a simple pair of shoes.
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Style Notes: Love skinny jeans? Adore leggings? Then you'll have no problem getting on board with Pernille Teisbaek's favourite new trend. Plus, they draw extra attention to your footwear.
Black is always the best way to go.
If you're looking to find some incredible high-street buys, check out the list of items we've been told are going to sell out first.