Planning your autumn wardrobe

After what I admit has been a long summer break I returned to my pilates classes this week. It was great to catch up with my pilates friends and exchange gossip.It reminded me of the beginning of the school year and new school uniform. As the leaves start to become a rusty orange our thoughts turn to a new season and new colours.

Personally, until I have got my eye in regarding new shapes and styles or the weather turns really cold I am continuing to wear my lighter weight pieces. I find that accessories are a good way to transition into the autumn season. A new bag can transform an outfit that you might have become jaded with.

DETAILS OF ABOVE:

Multi coloured necklace (US link) / Burgundy embellished bag / Burgundy hat / Red cross body bag (UK link) / Ruby red bead necklace / multi tone ankle boots (similar USA link) / Ruby red drop earrings.

I bought this burgundy cross body bag by Jaeger in the sale. When I last looked it was still available at John Lewis. I love the colour. It lifts the blue and brings the whole outfit into autumn. I find it just the right size to carry my essentials. For details of the skirt, top and shawl see previous post.

Red is going to be a very strong trend this season. I feel that the slightly softer burgundy/ruby tones can be softer and still add that autumn vibe. I may try the brighter reds at a later date.

MORE BURGUNDY ACCESSORIES:

Chicatanyage

I write a fashion and beauty blog for women over 50 with the aim of inspiring mature women to continue to enjoy and have fun with their fashion choices. I have spent most of my working life in some way connected to fashion. I started my career in Fashion PR and then trained as an Image Consultant when my children were young. I subsequently worked in the corporate world running seminars, doing private coaching and speaking at conferences. I started my blog in 2009 as I wanted to share my years of experience working in the world of fashion. I truly believe we can continue to have confidence in the way we present ourselves. Our style may evolve with time and changing lifestyles, yet with a little knowledge and inspiration, we can all continue to have fun with fashion. As women of a certain age we are a growing demographic let us prove that we can also be a chic one.

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LA CONTESSA says:

8th September 2017 at 15:11

You wear it well!
Fall is arriving here too in CALIFORNIA.............I'm not ready to see HALLOWEEN and CHRISTMAS stuff in the stores but it is there!
- Chicatanyage says:
  
  8th September 2017 at 16:30
  
  Thanks, La Contessa. I am definitely not ready for Halloween or Christmas stuff yet!!
Linda says:

8th September 2017 at 15:48

Burgundy is such an unflattering colour!! I am looking forward to wearing brown and tan, also a bit of golden yellow and mustard. Having brown eyes and blonde hair they are more to my liking.
- Chicatanyage says:
  
  8th September 2017 at 16:28
  
  Hi Linda
  It depends on your colouring burgundy can look great on some women. Personally, I find brown, tan and the yellows very hard to wear with my silver hair and cool skin tone.
Eleni says:

8th September 2017 at 16:05

Burgundy can sometimes be a difficult colour . Today I purchased a pair of burgundy ankle boots ! Out of my comfort zone. Thank you for all your suggestions and examples.
- Chicatanyage says:
  
  8th September 2017 at 16:27
  
  Hi Eleni
  You are right a dark burgundy can be a hard colour to wear near the face. That is why I mostly choose burgundy accessories.
Ariss says:

8th September 2017 at 19:25

I love burgundy and burnt orange as autumn colours. Certainly looking forward to a bag or long cardigan in these colours.