Winter is fast approaching, so it’s time fill your winter wardrobe with bold prints, trendy colours and studs!
Wendy Mak from www.WendyMak.com talks us through winter wardrobe essentials and the best ways to wear them this season!
Winter fashion essentials
Winter is fast approaching, so it’s time to fill your winter wardrobe with bold prints, trendy colours and studs!
Wendy Mak from www.WendyMak.com talks us through winter wardrobe essentials and the best ways to wear them this season!
Leather is in!
With some mixing leather with cotton, and others designing straight out leather items, this style is a key trend this season!
“Opulence is key and to keep it modern retailers are mixing it up with rock’n’roll influences like leather and gold,” Wendy says.
Utility jackets
Khaki jackets are big this winter!
“The utility jacket is this season’s reincarnation of the traditional “military” jacket,” Wendy says.
“Throw it over a jumper and skinny jeans for a stylish, but uber-casual weekend look, or amp up the style factor with detailing like metal studs and exposed zips.”
CLICK TO FIND: Military Anorak, Witchery $149.95.
Utility jackets
These utility jackets can also come in different colours and fabrics.
CLICK TO FIND: Emu Australia Toffee Drummond Cove Jacket $799.95
Black and White
What’s trendy this season? According to Wendy, “anything black and white or wearing all white” is a winner!
Block colours
Block colours are also in this season! Knits that are stylish with a mix of colours, yet simple and not OTT at the same time!
Boots and studs!
Both boots and studs are hot this season!
“Studs are everywhere – on heels, boots, bags, loafers, shoulders, jackets, even sunglasses,” Wendy says.
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Black boots
If studs aren’t your thing, try these simple black boots that will go with everything.
Bold Necklaces!
Make a statement this season with a simple blouse and a bold necklace!
“If you love big, bold statement necklaces then you probably need to invest in basic blouses which don’t detract from the necklace being the star of the show”
Colour essentials
Khaki and greens are essential this winter!
“Muted khakis and neutrals will be big thanks to the new utility trend, and beautiful, sexy, emerald green is THE hero colour this season.”
CLICK TO FIND: Washed Silk Pocket Shirt, Country Road $149.00
Flats
Invest in a good pair of flat shoes that can be worn on more casual occasions, but still give your outfit some style.
The peplum dress
The peplum dress is a great way to accentuate those curves and your figure!
“A nice, flat, peplum (bad peplums are too full and flouncy) that drops flatteringly from the waist can help hide a multitude of things like the chocolate I just ate!” Wendy says.
“I also recommend looking for structured, heavier fabrics like Ponte or a wool, as they will suck in lumps and bumps better than soft fabrics such as cotton or jersey.”
**CLICK TO FIND: Avery Peplum Dress, Forcast $79.95
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Bolero
A fur bolero can take any outfit from day to night. It’s a great piece to add to your winter wardrobe and will keep you warm too!
The camel coat
Coats are always a winter must have for the season!
“The camel coat is one of the big must-have’s. It’s a great piece that works over all your dark winter clothes like blacks and greys and absolutely rocks over denim or whites. It’s got to be big, glam and oversized, but don’t over-invest because the big oversized style will fall out of trend in a few seasons.”
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military coat
Combine the coat and military trend with this full length jacket.
Floral prints
Prints are big this season, but the most popular seems to be the floral print.
“From small florals to big prints, if it’s floral, it’s in,” Wendy says.
Patterned pants
Floral patterns are also common in pants and other bottoms.
