As temperatures continue to drop we’re all forced to consider if we have the items of clothing we need to see us through this season, not just in style but in functional terms too.
Getting your wardrobe ready for winter doesn’t mean you need to splash out on a whole new clothing collection. It’s really easy to pick and choose from the key pieces this year, helping you to transform our existing outfits. With a few simple updates you can bring your wardrobe right up to date with the latest trends, all the while keeping you warm and comfortable through the freezing months ahead.
Puff it up
The new winter season means a new winter coat, and among the major trends to emerge on the runways this year was an emphasis on quilted and puffa jackets.Designers were careful to steer the look away from being too bulky, keeping the look soft, voluminous and luxurious with it.
Mulberry, Peter Pilotto and Burberry Prorsum were among the fashion labels reinventing the puffa jacket this year. Teaming them with everything from sharp suits to digitally printed dresses, they showed that this jacket can be as versatile as you dare.
Blue is the colour
The standout color of the season on the catwalks for A/W 2012 was blue.Rich shades of azure, cobalt and royal blue chimed perfectly with this time of year, and brought a strong, fresh color palette with it. Add a touch of blue to your existing outfits for an instant update, or invest in a bold new blue look.
Ideal for the Christmas party circuit, this year’s color looks great on shimmering party dresses and this Lipsy Ripple dress from BANK is a perfect example, showing off just what blue can do to emphasize textured fabrics.
This post was sponsored by BANK Fashion.