Seasonal variations confusing for fashion followers
Local labels’ winter wares are making their way into stores now. Here is a snapshot of the trends to look out for, for autumn, winter and beyond. * Shiny and metallic - mix and match your bronze, gold and silver with everyday items for daytime use. * Grey . All hues of grey are the perfect foil to the bright colours and sparkles. Black is too much of a contrast, grey makes attention-getting shades easier to wear. * Orange . This colour is winning the popularity contest among the jewel brights.
It’s not too summery nor is it too grim. Other colours to look out for are teal blue, purple, and mustard. * Arty prints and floral graphics . This is a trend that’s come directly from overseas runways. And although New Zealand is ostensibly a season behind, this is an easy one for manufacturers to translate to Antipodean winter wardrobes. * Checks . Still going strong after summer. Just make sure the look is urban rather than rural. Wear heels and skirts with it.
You don’t want to be mistaken for a farmer’s daughter. * Oversized or arty knitwear . Bid the humble cardy farewell. This includes everything from form fitted jumpers that imitate corsetry to oversized sweater dresses that you’ll wear with a belt and leggings once temperatures drop. * Rising hemlines . Blame it on the ubiquitous smock dress. Because if you don’t wear this look short and show a bit of leg (or legging), then you end up looking as though you have a bun in the oven.
Look out for lots of interesting coloured and textured hosiery as a result.