The new season trends have hit stores, meaning it's finally time to start embracing autumn winter style.
Don't be overwhelmed by the inundation of new products hitting the rails, a new season is a great opportunity to update your style and introduce elements of the latest trends into your existing wardrobe.
If you're over 45 and feel like often your age demographic isn't well represented within fashion media, you're not alone as 8 out of 10 of you feel ignored by fashion trends.
But with the right guidance, it can be easy to pick and chose what styles and shapes work for your age and body shape, rather than following the trend too literally and choosing styles that don't work for your needs.
This season, the main trends you need to know about are: Dark Romance, 70s Chic, Autumnal Tones, Heritage, and Leather.
So scroll down to see our top tips, styling inspiration and the trends explained in more detail...
Dark Romance
Moody blooms, touches of tartan and black are a grown-up take on the punk trend (but still a bit rebellious)
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Marina wears:
Nicky wears:
Evon wears:
1970s Chic
The 70s trend never fades away – turning flares and corduroy into staple items for your wardrobe.
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Nicky wears:
Trousers, £35, M&S Collection;
Earrings, £12.50, White Stuff;
Evon wears:
Boots, £70, Red Or Dead at Schuh
Marina wears:
Polo neck, £25.99, bag, £49.99, and shoes, £69.99, all Mango;
Style tips:
■ Keep it tonal – you can tap into this trend simply with your colour choices i.e. burnt orange, ochre and rich burgundy.
■ Bring your flares bang up to date by mixing with Western inspired accessories like a fringed bag or cowboy boot.
■ You don’t have to be too literal with this trend. Take one piece, like the wallpaperprint dress, and modernise with a chunky boot.
Autumn Colour
Wearing colour is easy and chic if you stick to these three autumnal tones: forest green, ochre and neutrals
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Evon wears:
Dress, £120, Modern Rarity at John Lewis;
Nicky wears:
Coat, £119, dress, £59, boots, £79, all from Autograph at M&S;
Leather bag, £140, French Connection
Marina wears:
Coat, £260, French Connection;
Heritage
Below-the-knee skirts, checks and Argyll knits are HERITAGE your style shortcut to ladylike dressing this autumn…
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Evon wears:
Nicky wears:
Blouse, £45, suede skirt £55, both from Monsoon;
Marina wears:
Blazer, £49, shirt, £15, check trousers, £39, all from Topshop;
High Shine
Don’t be afraid of leather-effect fabrics – they look great whatever your age...
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Evon wears:
Trousers, £25.99, Stradivarius;
Marina wears:
Boots, £73, Head Over Heels by Dune
Nicky wears:
Style tips:
■ When looking for leather, go for darker tones as they look more expensive.
■ Don’t over-accessorise or add glitz, and offset with matte fabrics like cotton shirting or knitwear.
■ This versatile fabric can be styled for day or night – and it’s waterproof too, so it’s practical for winter.