As the winter months roll around it can become hard not to get into a routine of throwing on jeans and a huge jumper on a freezing weekday morning, but I'm here to show you how to easily and affordably incorporate 4 major autumn/winter 16 trends into your wardrobe no matter what size you are.
VELVET
navy slip dress / green cami / red puffa jacket / black shirt dress / cream two piece / beige duster
grey joggers / orange slip dress / pink ruffle top / brown wrap top / mauve wrap dress / grey mesh stripe top
Valentino, Rochas & Preen all debuted rich and luxurious deeply coloured velvet pieces during the A/W 16 shows and made everybody remember why velvet is so fundamental in a winter wardrobe. Velvet is a trend that comes back again & again every autumn/winter but this season it's all about coloured velvet. Emerald greens, rich gold's and beautiful baby pink's can be dressed up and down depending on occasion in the form of a boot, dress or jacket. It works with pretty much anything instantly adding that touch of glamour. My favourite way to wear is a velvet cami or slip dress layered over turtle neck to stay warm yet look chic.
THE HOODIE
green hoodie / white lace up hoodie / goals hoodie / dusty pink hoodie / stussy hoodie / white granted hoodie
camo hoodie / mauve hoodie / black hoodie / black fishnet hoodie / nude hoodie / all over mesh hoodie
Designers such as Vetements, Fenty x Puma & Alexander Wang put sportswear and 'the hoodie' back on the map this season. From slogan's to elongated sleeves they all have one thing in common which is the oversized fit. Streetwear brands like Stussy have been selling their signature logo on hoodies for years and are hugely popular within the skateboarding scene and underground streetwear scene. A common misconception plus sized women have is that wearing something oversized will make you look bigger, I understand the fear but it couldn't be more wrong. Once a signature hoodie is dressed up with a pair of skinny jeans or tight fitting pants, a denim jacket and a pair of trainers the oversized fit will not only keep you warm but instantly turn the outfit super on trend.
RUFFLES
blue ruffle dress / black tiered ruffle top / red cut out ruffle top / black ruffle ankle jeans / cream ruffle knit jumper / black ruffle arm top
pink ruffle top / denim cold shoulder ruffle top / blue off shoulder ruffle top / white ruffle shirt / black mesh ruffle top / pink satin ruffle dress
Ruffles were huge on Gucci's catwalk this season on jumper sleeves and scrunchy knitted capes. Ruffles instantly bring glamour and elegance to any outfit and are a great way to incorporate shape and dimension into your outfit. There are many different sizes and cuts of ruffle to choose from depending on your taste but my personal favourites are those that show off a little bit of decolletage or arm, these pieces are even more feminine with the ruffles draping down the body and definitely bring a sexy touch to the trend without showing off too much skin.
STATEMENT FUR
grey fur jacket / leopard print fur jacket / chevron fur jacket / khaki fur jacket / burnt orange fur jacket / pink & grey fur jacket
Statement furs were seen on catwalks such as Fendi & Rodarte in an array of different patterns, colours and prints. Taking away the concept of the boring fur jackets and playing with different textures and colours to be the centre-point of an outfit. Although buying a winter coat can sometimes break the bank the statement fur is something that will always make an outfit amazing and be a real focal point on top of an all black ensemble. The fur jacket will never go out of style and will always be a practical yet fashionable winter staple in your wardrobe.
I hope you liked my little insight into a few autumn/winter trends and I'll be coming back soon with an outfit post on how I'll be wearing them this season. Thank's for reading and I hope you enjoyed!
Em x
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