HOW TO STYLE AW23 | By Jo Elvin

AUTUMN WINTER
HOW TO
STYLE
BY
Jo Elvin

Words By: Jo Elvin former editor of Glamour and You magazine and presents fashion on Lorraine.
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HOW TO STYLE…
Red Rules
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The memo from the autumn catwalks is clear - Barbie pink
has had its turn and now red is the colour of the season.
Wear it loudly, proudly and preferably from head-to-toe.
Valentino, Alexander McQueen and Michael Kors were
just some of the designers leading the great red re-boot
of 2023. Now it’s our turn to have a bit of the fiery action.
The gorgeous claret velvet dress from Hobbs (Product 2), is
right at the top of my wish list for Christmas parties.
Just add statement earrings and sparkly heels and go. But
2 Hobbs £199
3 Mango £49.99
nothing delivers real show-stopping appeal like this Mango
suit1. It’s giving major glamour points as well as versatile
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separates.
Ted Baker £170
Mango £89.99
Shop The Look Top: Suit from Mango, earrings and
bag from River Island, gloves from Claire’s Right :
Dress, top and jacket from Mango, MANGO, beret
from Primark, earrings and boots from River Island.
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If full-tilt red is a bit out of your
comfort zone, you can enjoy a
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Shop The Look: Jacket
and bag from River
Island, trouser from Reiss,
blouse and jumper from
H&M, earrings from
Primark, boots from Dune
Page 5:Dress, top and
jacket from Mango, beret
from Primark, earrings
from River Island.
more subtle nod to the trend with
a well-chosen accessory. A killer
pair of heels peeking from beneath
a swishy midi-skirt - or a simple
but fabulous red handbag to pair
with any colour you like. Red is a
confident classic for a reason and
there’s endless options to explore
at centre:mk.
4 Jigsaw £60 5 Dune £125
6 Next £55 7 Reiss £325
8 Lovisa £14.50
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HOW TO STYLE…
Back to Basics
Sometimes we want our clothes to whisper chic rather
than shout it. And for those times, you need an arsenal
of beautiful basics in sumptuous neutral shades at your
beck and call. It’s a simple way to elevate the hardestworking,
most versatile pieces in your wardrobe into
something incredible. Every day.
Layer up in cosy camels, taupes, greys and creams for
maximum glamour with minimal effort. A good tip for
looking quietly luxurious? Mix your textures.
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Shop The Looks: Blazer from
Jigsaw, jeans and knit from H&M,
earrings and boots from River
Island, sunglasses from Oliver Bonas

Keep your palette strict but your fabrics
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varied by pairing beautiful jumpers with
interesting silhouettes from funnel necks
to off the shoulder, complimented with
these soft corduroy trousers from M&S
(Product 4). Finish with some brushed
suede boots from Dune (Product 3).
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Quality basics like these are an essential in
every man’s wardrobe too. Be sure to include
timeless pieces like a camel coat from H&M
(Product 7) over a smart but simple knitted
polo or a cosy cord shirt for a bit more snug
layering and relaxed trousers for an easy
route to fuss-free cool.
1 M&S £35 2 Pandora £55 3 Dune £130
4 M&S £29.50 5 M&S £175 6 River Island £40 7 H&M £89.99
8 Moss £79.95 9 M&S £45
Shop The Look Page 8: Blazer, knit, coat and trouser​from Reiss,
earrings ​from River island, boots​from Dune
Page 9: Jacket and beanie from H&M, rollneck, shirt and trouser
from Moss
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Shop The Looks: Dress and coat
from Ted Baker, rollneck from Reiss,
gloves from Claire’s, bag and
earrings from River Island, hat from
Primark.
HOW TO STYLE…
Moody
Blooms
No matter what you might have heard, florals are never
out of style. It’s simply a question of what mood they’re
in and this season, thanks to the likes of Richard Quinn,
they’re feeling dramatic. Gone is the ditzy summer vibe
in favour of a hint of darkness: giant, unapologetic blooms
in sombre tones, or abstract interpretations of flowers
(which would look so cute toughened up with these
embellished biker boots from Kurt Geiger).
Barbour at John Lewis & Partners £110
Kurt Geiger £219
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The joy of a floral print is that you can
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play up or down any of the colours in
the palette. Let the crimson accents
of this Jigsaw dress (Product 3)
stand out by keeping your boots and
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blazers neutral black, or draw the eye
to its electric blue with matching
accessories.
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My hero piece is this luxe maxi from
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Reiss (Product 1), bang on-trend
but still also a timeless investment
in style. There are endless options
in tailoring too. This wonderful satin
jumpsuit from Ted Baker (Product
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1 Reiss £278 2 Jigsaw £350 3 Jigsaw £385 4 Ted
Baker £225 5 H&M £12.99
a dress, and shows you only need a
couple of strategically-placed giant
Shop The Looks: Page 13 Top Left: Jacket from
H&M, dress from Next, necklace, boots, tights and
rings from Primark, gloves from Mango. Top Right:
Dress and coat from Ted Baker, rollneck from Reiss,
gloves from Claire’s, bag and earrings from River
Island, hat from Primark. Bottom Left: Suit, top and
earrings from Ted Baker, glasses from H&M, gloves
from Claire’s. Bottom Right:Jacket from H&M, dress
from Next, necklace and rings from Primark, gloves
petals for maximum impact.
It’s all a much edgier take on a
traditionally ‘pretty’ trend, but no less
beautiful or wearable.
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HOW TO STYLE…
Check Mate
Nothing says business quite like a smart check print, but this season
is offering up a way to add a punky note to your workday polish. For
him, hardworking pieces include this elegant smoky-toned plaid jacket
from Next (Product 1), which would look great paired with brown
Next trousers (Product 2). Checks are for weekends too and the
humble lumberjack shirt has become a coveted autumn piece (thanks
to designer Bottega Veneta) and is the perfect new partner for his
favourite old jeans.
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1 Next £87 2 Next £32
3 Reiss £178 4 Dune £140
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Shop The Look: Suit from Milano Couture, rollneck from Ted Baker, socks from
Next, shoes from Dune, scarf from Moss.

It’s as simple as mixing and clashing a
variety of checked pieces. Keep your
checks of a similar size and colour family,
but apart from that, mix and match away!
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Shop The Look: This Page Image and Page 16 Bottom Image
Coat and socks from Next, blazer from Mango, skirt from H&M,
vest from M&S, shirt from Hawes & Curtis, tie, bag and shoes
from River Island, sunglasses from Ted Baker, earrings from Quiz.
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5 H&M £37.99 6 H&M £17.99 7Accessorize £22
8 Reiss £328 9 Thomas Sabo £79 10 Clarks £80
Shop The Looks: Page 16 Top Image:
Coat and socks from Next, blazer from Hobbs, vest from
Mango, shirt and earrings from River Island, skirt from
H&M, hat from Primark
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