We head to the countryside as heritage chic takes centre stage for winter dressing, as Amy Norbury discovers.
IT’S time to touch grass – quite literally! – as the fashion set takes inspiration from all things outdoorsy as we head into winter. From riding boots and tartan, to the cosiest knits and all things tweed, dressing like you’re heading off for a country house weekend has never been more in style.
Herringbones, checks and argyles conjure Brideshead Revisited’s Sebastian Flyte, Jeeves and Wooster, the Mitford sisters and the relaxed royal style of Balmoral. It’s the season where the best of British heritage brands come into their own – and look just as good on city slickers as they mosey around the Chatsworth Estate.
What’s more, opt for traditional quality and craftsmanship and it means your on-trend pieces will become a fixture in your wardrobe for many years to come. So get your Barbour coats at the ready, pull on your Fairfax and Favor boots and get ready to see winter out in style.
Tweed remains a staple in British winter fashion, thanks to its durability, warmth, and timeless style. This winter, tweed is taking the spotlight with fresh styles, patterns, and colours. Designers are embracing tweed jackets, coats, and even trousers, making them essential for any fashion-conscious winter wardrobe. Pair your tweed jacket with a crisp white shirt and tailored trousers for the ultimate in off-duty sophistication, or channel your inner Brontë heroine and invest in a longline tweed coat to throw over just about any outfit at the drop of a (feather-adorned) hat. A traditional Argyle jumper is one of the best entry-points to this trend, and stylish versions can be found at just about every high street and designer price point, as well as being an easy find for the preloved and vintage shopper. Style yours with a midi kilt skirt and some leather riding boots or team with your favourite dark denim jeans and buckled ballet flats.
The heritage trend is all about those muted, earthy tones so get ready for olive green, dark brown and charcoal grey to become your new palette of choice. Invest in a key piece or two to pair with your existing wardrobe favourites and you’re all set for a stylish New Year.