Autumn/Winter 2018

As the fall collections hit the stores, we begin to think of our winter wardrobes. What shall we buy? What are the latest trends?

While none of us are fashion victims - I'd like to think we're better than that - picking up trendy pieces is something pretty much everyone does. So what are the trends to jump onto and which ones should be avoided this season?

Today we'll tackle the biggest two.

1. Checks

Honestly, this feels like a bit of a repeat of last fall when Prince of Wales checks were everywhere. Who can forget those oversized, checked blazers every blogger and their uncle were wearing? This season, checks are getting a little less formal and veering into 90's territory. While the more formal checks are still going strong, like this skirt from Mango, plaids, herringbone and regular checks are making the cut now. In fact, we're veering into the later 90's/early 2000's with the amount of colourful plaids and checks.

These trousers from Zara's new collection are a classic example of something you might have worn back when Britney and Christina ruled the airwaves. (If you were alive back then, natch.) Note also the looser fit. Yes, we're moving away from the clingy leggings style of trouser. Let's just pray that we don't go back into boot-cut or baggy hip-hop territory!

If you want something trendy but feel like you don't want to repeat the mistakes of your youth, this dress from Vero Moda is a good choice. It's on-trend, but certainly doesn't feel like it belongs at a 90's nostalgia party.

2. Animal Print

Okay, so this isn't exactly anything new. Animal print is a fall staple. If you've lived through 25 or more years, you've realised that the autumnal season brings out the animal in designers. It's merely a question of which animal print is trendy. This year - and lucky us! - everything is. I've seen leopard, snakeskin, zebra, tiger and a whole lot more besides. This blouse from Mango would be a great addition to your wardrobe, if you don't have a lot of animal prints in it.

If you're a braver soul, you can opt for these colourful snakeskin-print trousers from Zara. The multi-coloured animal print trend is still going strong too.

If you prefer your outfits to be less in-your-face, you can add an accessory in animal print, like this scarf from Forever New. There are also bags, shoes and earrings in this trend. A small word of warning: Animal print from head to toe is a good look on no one. I repeat, No one! No matter how much you might love co-ord sets, steer clear of them in animal prints. You want to look stylish. Not like you've escaped from a nearby circus.

Look for the more trends in Thursday's post.

Till next time,

MumbaiGirl.

IG: @maryannecp

Photos: All pictures are taken from the websites of the brands mentioned. (In this case, Vero Moda, Mango, Zara and Forever New.)