It’s time to trend it up!

Ailsa MacLachlan on Autumn/Winter fashion

Nights are drawing in faster, leaves are falling and it’s becoming more of a chore layering up against the cold weather. Autumn is here. But that does not mean that fashionable clothing has to take a back seat. Luckily there are a few key trends that can save you and your wardrobe this winter season.

Tartan

Yes, you’re right in thinking that historically this has been a trend confined mainly north of the English border, but this is the ‘it’ season. Tartan is a lot more versatile than you would originally think. It can be added to most things you already have in your wardrobe thus making it cost friendly as well as fashion friendly.

Don’t think of tartan as ‘eugh…tartan’, think of it as any other pattern that you have in your wardrobe and dress it accordingly. There are many subtle tartan prints that are available in many high street shops, so if the thought of going out in a bright red tartan skirt scares you, have no fear, this trend is still accessible to you.

Navy and darker green tartan are a lot more subtle and could be seen as more versatile due to them blending in with a classic staple colour of winter: good old black. So just remember, you don’t have to go ‘all out’ for this trend…a kilt is not necessary.

Burgundy

Burgundy, crimson, dark red, maroon. Call it what you will, this is another big trend for the winter season. Say no to the black and navy coats that you will see in abundance in every shop, be it high street or designer, and say yes to the burgundy coat that grabbed your attention when you first walked in. If it caught your eye, it’s bound to catch everyone else’s. Similarly, if you already have a black coat, a cheaper alternative is to invest in a burgundy scarf, a simple yet effective way of updating an autumn look. This coveted colour should not just be confined to outwear, no, no, no. Like tartan, this trend can be added to most things you already have in your wardrobe.

Navy

Navy is the new black. I know what you’re think and yes, it’s another colour trend, but before you start to protest, navy is the most versatile trend of them all. Seen all over A/W catwalks this season, navy has filtered down into all high street stores, therefore there are no excuses as to why you shouldn’t be wearing it by the end of this week. Don’t be afraid to swap a black top for navy, more importantly don’t be afraid to wear black and navy together! Go navy and go big!