Style secrets: The latest on the high street

EMMA CHANDLER reveals her latest finds on the high street from homewares to fashion.

How to wear... Late summer style

AS a stylist, one of the questions I am asked over and over again is how to dress during the tricky transitional period between summer and autumn.

The long, warm days may be behind us but it definitely isn’t quite cold enough for chunky knits and big winter coats.

The trick is to invest in a versatile piece of clothing that you are able to wear with or without layers.

This wraparound dress from Asos is made from good quality suede so will provide more warmth than a cotton sundress.

And the sleeveless style ensures you won’t be too warm.

Wear it on its own or with a tailored jacket now and when the colder weather descends simply team the dress with a fine knit rollneck and a pair of knee-high boots.

I guarantee this dress will be a key player in your winter wardrobe so be sure to snap it up now before it sells out.

Suede dress, £75, Asos (asos.com); bag, £15.99, New Look (0500 454 094); shoes, £585, Valentino at Selfridges (selfridges.com)

 

Zara is every fashion editor’s worst kept secret.

From catwalk copies to well fitting staples it is the high street store with designer appeal.

And the new autumn collection does not disappoint.

This loose fitting jumpsuit, £29.99, will be a great investment for winter weddings and parties. (zara.com)

 

Corduroy is back this autumn.

It was seen at Chloe and Sonia Rykiel at Paris Fashion Week and is set to dominate the high street.

This 1960s-style swing coat from Topshop, £79, is bang on trend. (topshop.com)

 

Colourful floral Plexiglas brooches provided the finishing touches on Miuccia Prada’s autumn/winter 2015 catwalk.

But if your credit card won’t stretch to the hefty £505 price tag at Prada, I’ve found this amazing high street version at Oasis for just £10. (oasis-stores.com)

 

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Inspired by David Hicks, the interior decorator famed for his colour-clashing home interiors, these cool planters will brighten up any room. From £45. (darkroomlondon.com)

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I have been counting down the days until the launch of an exciting collaboration between Aspinal of London and Etre Cecile. The collection includes five key bag styles including a ladylike Mayfair bag and this cute trunk clutch, £495. (aspinaloflondon.com)