Autumn & Winter Style 2010
For chic autumn and winter style, New Zealand stylist Angela Stone explains the key seasonal trends which will keep you both fashionable and warm...
Rock Chick
Leather is the fabric for autumn and winter and the trend is extending far beyond just jackets and into every other type of clothing. We'll be seeing leather shorts, leather dresses, leather leggings... and much more. If leather is a little rock 'n' roll for your personal tastes, you can choose from other gorgeous wintery fabrics - faux fur, suede, wool, tweed, twill, velvet, satin and denim.
Chunky Knits
Wearing luxurious and thick fabrics create a sculptural and sultry look with the chunkiest of chunky knits keeping us both warm and fabulous. Chunky doesn't have to equal dowdy though ensure to have open-weave detailing and a little skin showing.
Chunky and textured are the keys to knitwear this winter - whether cardigans, turtlenecks or sweaters. For a snug outfit, try a long cable-knit 'cardigan coat' teamed with bright tights and ankle boots. Knits are hot in charcoal grey, bold colours or classic black. Team with a belt to ensure there's no loss of shape and you keep the emphasis on your curves.
Elegantly Waisted
Waist definition is something New Zealand women are becoming more aware of. Knee-length skirts with flattering, soft and feminine blouses are a great look when paired with a broad or narrow belt. A big belt makes a bold statement, while a narrow belt will create a delicately defined waistline. Even if you don't have a well-defined waist, a belt will create the illusion of an hour glass shape.
Boots
Over-the-knee boots are the must-have item and those daring enough will find the tops of their boots creeping up even higher with thigh-high boots also making it mainstream. From elegant suede's to darkly futuristic wound-and-bound leathers, the options are many and various.
Dandy
Dandy elements will re-enter women's fashion. Think bow blouses, ruffles, jodhpurs, tailored waistcoats and brooches. Menswear is feminised for sexy yet masculine looks.
The Cape
Capes and cloaks will be a favourite with our fashionistas with New Zealand's designers creating their own unique revivals. From cropped mini capelets to long cloaks and full-on dramatic capes. See Silverdale by Andrea Moore.
Colour
Colours will be variations between beige and light gray, sophisticated lilacy-purple, milky blueberry and teal blue, a very wearable red and a combination of fuschia and soft pink. Warmer colours will be represented by honeyed-up yellow and earthy shades of orange, a darker version of this spring's tangerine. For the darker tones we will see deep black, slate gray, inky blue and deep purple. Super-shiny metallics and shimmering fabrics in silver, bronze and gold.
Prints
Expect to see lots of dramatic, feminine prints and accessories. Animal prints, ruffles, lace, plaid, brocade, florals, zippers, statement necklaces, patterned leggings and tights, bold coloured opaque tights and sequins. Wear them in small doses rather than all over to balance the look.
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