The Outerwear Edit: Cosy and Cool for AW
With a chill creeping into the air, we’re shining a spotlight on some of the key trends for autumn winter to keep you snug and stylish all season long. From chic and cosy coats to bang on trend boots, it’s time to embrace those cooler days with Bridgewater.
For winter style lovers, buying a coat is the highlight of the season. Get it right and you’ll be wearing it right through to spring. Shearling is undoubtedly the cosiest coat trend this year and this faux shearling aviator from New Look will add edge to your look. Wear it now with jeans and a tee and come party season, layer it over your cocktail dresses for extra cool factor. A country classic, heritage checks featured heavily on the fashion week catwalks. Go for the gentry look and pair this coat from River Island with a cosy knit roll neck and slim trousers.
Ankle boots are the ultimate style staple in your autumn winter shoe collection. For a relaxed yet stylish look, here at Bridgewater we love a classic Chelsea boot. Try styling these on trend tan snakeskin boots from DV8 with your favourite skinny jeans and a chunky oversize knit for all those sunny autumnal walks in the park. Put a little more sass in your step in the stand-out style of the season, the sock boot. For a night on the tiles, make a real style statement with these hot pink boots from River Island; pair them with a midi length floral dress for the ultimate in party season chic.
From baker boys and berets to beanies and fedoras, hats are the ultimate accessory this season. Also known as newboy or captains hats, the baker boy hat is the ultimte cool-girl must have for autumn winter. We love this tweed version from Oasis; simply styled with a cosy knit, jeans and a leather biker jacket, it will add an instant injection of chic to your look. Looking to channel your inner French fashionista? This pearl embellished beret from New Look will lend an air of Parisian chic to any outfit.
Wrap up tight against the chill in a timelessy trendy tartan scarf like this one from River Island, the perfect style partner to a leather biker jacket. If you are looking to inject some old school Hollywood glamour to your look, why not try a colourful faux fur collar layered over your coat? Wear this pink version from Oasis over a red coat to create this season’s most stylish colour clash.
