| Numerous Knits | | | | shapes. Petites should stick to plain colours and avoid |
| Knits in all shapes and sizes are appearing on the high | | | | large patterns as they will swamp you. The belted |
| street for the coming seasons, so buy your cover-up | | | | option should be avoided by rounded and rectangle |
| now and you will have a head start on your | | | | figures - if you dont have a defined waist, you will |
| wardrobe for the autumn. Make sure you choose | | | | gain pounds by adding a belt! |
| your knit carefully though, consider the scale and | | | | Pretty Pashminas |
| style as well as the pattern and, of course, the | | | | As an alternative to all the above, the pashmina is still |
| colour. If you are not sure where to begin a Colour | | | | a favourite. It can be a daytime cosy wrap or a |
| Analysis or Style Consultation will show you. | | | | perfect evening accessory. The cape is also a lovely |
| | | | option for both day and evening wear and looks |
| The classic cardigan is a great wardrobe staple and | | | | feminine and stylish. They are particularly useful if you |
| available in varying styles with short, long or | | | | are wearing an outfit with puff sleeves as you will |
| three-quarter length sleeves, v-neck, round neck or | | | | not crease them by squeezing them into a jacket! |
| crew neck. If you often find standard sleeves are | | | | Parka Perfection |
| too long for your arms, dont worry, you have | | | | The nylon parka is still a great outerwear investment |
| options! Fashion is becoming even more feminine and | | | | as it is practical yet stylish. |
| you will see this in details such as frilled edges or | | | | The metallic trend continues and a parka in a metal |
| bows or full or puff sleeves. Full sleeves are great for | | | | shade will carry you through from daytime to |
| triangle shapes who want to make their shoulders | | | | evening and still looks smart. Cropped and swing |
| appear broader and the frill detail can work well on | | | | jackets with varying sleeve lengths are perfect for |
| rectangle body shapes who need to emphasise the | | | | late summer, just be sure to choose one that suits |
| bust line (to make the waist appear more defined). | | | | your body shape. Triangles shapes should avoid swing |
| The oversize cardigan is coming back in a range of | | | | jackets, (the A-line will emphasise the triangle shape) |
| lengths and styles. These are always popular because | | | | and opt for straighter cuts with padded shoulders or |
| they look elegant and can double up as a coat. They | | | | a puffed sleeve. Rounder figures should choose a |
| work well for rounder figures as soft wools | | | | jacket in a softer, deconstructed fabric and boyish |
| complement bigger curves by draping nicely down | | | | figures with no defined curves should opt for a |
| the bodyline, rather than the constructed fabrics | | | | crisper material with some detail around the bust, |
| which look stiff and unflattering on these body | | | | such as pockets, to give the illusion of a waist. |