This month we start with your new capsule wardrobe for Autumn/Winter 2011. Once again, over the coming months. well be selecting pieces that combine effortlessly to create a whole host of stylish looks. They’re classic pieces with an Autumn/Winter 2011 trend twist that you will still be able to wear past this season and beyond.
Here’s the first three items they combine together to create a seductive ladylike look with a masculine/feminine twist – right on the autumn/winter 2011 pulse. Oh and you can finish off the look with pieces from Spring/Summer wardrobe as well as styling looks from both ‘capsules.’
Blouse/Shirt
One of the season’s hottest pieces is a languid, fluid blouse with shirt-like sensibilities. It’s more streamlined and figure-skimming than the boxy shirts of yester-season and without any feminine frilly-ness. It blends the line between masculine and feminine and will wear well with pretty-much any bottom half.
As well as with this season’s leather skirt, style with your summer capsule wardrobe wide leg trousers and wedges or the pleated skirt, skinny belt and minimalist heels.
The colour blocking trend gets a Sixties spin this season as well as playing some body shape trickery like this blouse from Whistles which draws focus upwards and outwards (away from tummies and adding height) as well as drawing a elongating line down your torso.
Colour Block Blouse, £125, sizes 6-18, Whistles
Pencil Skirt
The pencil skirt is a key capsule piece which takes centre stage this Autumn/Winter season. This leather one from Isme perfectly encapsulates the feel of the season, striking a perfect balance between provocative and chic.
Team with the buttoned up shirt and snakeskin court shoes for a look that embodies refinement and drop-dead sex appeal.
A pencil skirt can be worn in so many ways to reflect your personality. Style with your summer capsule printed blouse and minimalist heels for a seductive look, with the simple tee and blazer for a sexy androgynous take or with the Breton top and chainmail cardigan for a little je ne sais quoi glamour.
The fit of your skirt should hug your hips and waist (but not too tight) so that it creates a curvaceous shape. If you’re pear shaped then balance out the silhouette with a voluminous top tucked into the skirt. Add a belt for extra definition at the waist.
Similarly, if you’re slender then this look will give curve definition. If you’re top heavy then opt for a darker toned, slimline top.
South Leather Pencil Skirt, £55, sizes 8-24, available in black and tan, Isme
Court Shoe
The pointy court shape together with the coloured snakeskin print combines to create one of the season’s hottest shoe looks. These statement shoes from Kurt Geiger will add a classic-but-sexy and glamorous touch to any outfit.
Colour shoes can cause foreshortening by drawing focus downwards but the black and red snakeskin print pares this down and creates a more ‘camouflage’ effect. The pointy shape of the shoe, higher heel and ‘low toe cut’ helps to elongate legs.
As well as adding a refined finish to autumn’s ladylike looks or a twist to androgynous tailoring, style up with last season’s capsule wardrobe trench dress or the wide leg trousers, simple tee and blazer.
Eden Court Shoe, £180.00, sizes 36-41, available in pink and black, Kurt Geiger
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