1) Statement Headwear

Puffy hairbands, furry bucket hats and lettered hairpins – statement headwear is having a major moment in autumn/ winter collections for 2019. Having been featured in a number of big-name designer shows including Tom Ford, Loewe and Gucci, the trend has now filtered onto the highstreet just in time for the colder weather. Found aplenty on major retailers such as ASOS, statement headwear is both easy to shop and won’t cost you a fortune, making it the perfect trend to quickly elevate an outfit. 

 

2)  Purple 

Taking over from 2018’s Millennial Pink obsession, purple is paving the way as the new it-colour this season. Featured on the runway at Michael Kors, Dries Van Noten and Christian Siriano, this trend is often seen as a head-to-toe look, creating a bold option for the more daring of us, but can be worn in a more toned-down style.  Purple has been cropping up on the highstreet in almost every form – with dresses, jumpers and suits galore, so there’s plenty of this trend to choose from to add a pop of colour to your wardrobe. 

 

3) Asymmetrical Necklines 

Asymmetrical necklines have exploded onto the highstreet in the past few weeks – spotted by perhaps nearly all of us by now in the opening scene of Molly Mae’s x Pretty Little Thing advertisement. An asymmetrical neckline goes hand-in-hand with a night-out dress or jumpsuit, but is also a great way to elevate everyday wear. Jumpers which embrace this trend make it an easy option to incorporate into your wardrobe and add an interesting dimension to a more casual look. 

 

4) Cinched Outerwear 

Another very easy-to-manage trend, cinched outerwear has appeared in shows by Prada, Tibi and Marni. A specially designed coat or blazer isn’t required – simply loop a belt to tie-in the waist of your winter layers and you’re good to go! The simplicity of this trend makes it one of the most affordable of the autumn/ winter season and it’s versatility means it can be added to a number of different looks. A suitable belt is likely already stashed away in the depths of your wardrobe so no extra spending necessary. 

 

5) Sparkle 

A winter trend that’s a fail-safe to return every year, sparkle is the fashion embodiment of party season. Manifesting as dresses, tops, jumpsuits, skirts and pants, this trend can be worn in a variety of different forms. The perfect option for a night-out, sparkle can be styled as bold or minimal as you like, adding some glitz and festiveness to help get us through the cold winter weather. 

 

6) Capes 

A key outerwear trend of this season, capes have been featured on the runway at Chanel, Burberry and Celine. Perhaps an item that not many of us have previously incorporated into our wardrobes, this trend is a good way to experiment with new silhouettes. Capes are a great way to add layers to an outfit while no appearing too bulked-up. It’s a little more tricky to track down on the highstreet however, so grab it while you can if you happen to spot a design that catches your eye. 

 

7) Padded Shoulders

Tying in with the prominent 80s trend of autumn/ winter, padded shoulders are making a comeback on the highstreet. Spotted at Givenchy Saint Laurent and Y Project, shoulders become the statement piece of an outfit in a bold nod to the past. This trend is easiest to nail-down in outerwear like blazers or party wear like jumpsuits, adding a male dimension to classic female silhouettes. For those of us who are a bit more cautious to test this trend out, a lot of styles include smaller shoulder pads for a less dramatic look, making it easier to incorporate into your normal style regime. 

 

8) Neon 

A second trend drawn from the 1980s, neon clothing lit up the runways of designers like Balenciaga, Christian Cowen and Saint Laurent for autumn/ winter ‘19. Neon is great to layer with darker colours to add a pop of colour to an outfit and brighten up your winter wardrobe. Found widely across the highstreet, particularly as long-sleeved polo necks, this trend is one which is easy to shop around for and can be worked across a rainbow of colours 

 

9) Tonal Dressing 

Tonal dressing is a trend that has been embraced both by designers and street stylists alike for the coming season. Combine colour coded elements from your wardrobe to create a streamlined look, challenging your brain to create new silhouettes that may not have been considered before. The exact shades doesn’t have to be consistent throughout, as varying hues add depth and dimension for those who are worried about being overly matchy-matchy. Tonal dressing is also highly versatile, as colour matching can stick to blacks, greys or neutrals for a more understated look or be amped-up as neons, metallics or pastels.

 

10) Dark Florals

A second trend that’s reliable to rotate back into fashion every year, dark florals were spotted in winter collections at the likes or Erdem and Marc Jacobs. Layer up evening summer dresses and tops to carry them over into the new season and make the most of what your wardrobe can already provide.