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5 Layering Essentials You Need for AW17

As we move into the new season, it’s time to shift our focus onto the transitional pieces that will see us through those in-between days, as well as the cooler climes that are yet to come. From sumptuously soft knitwear and staple denim to hero coats, prepare your cold-weather wardrobe with the top five layering essentials that you need for AW17.   

1. The Velvet Cape

Hermione Velvet Cape, £199

The cape is back for another season, adding a sense of stand-out glamour to our AW17 wardrobes. Embrace the outerwear trend of the new season with this longline layer in plush black velvet, adorned with artful embroideries, and finished with a tie-up ribbon on the neck. Wear this sleeveless style over a printed midi for drama dressing at its very best, or go for a more understated look with a simple knit and skinny jeans.

 

2. The Boyfriend Cardigan

Charlie Cosy Cardigan, £55Heidi Denim Dress, £69 | Ruffle Suede Bag, £35Bella Bow Boots, £69

Oversized and effortless to wear, boyfriend cardigans are a classic layering staple. Bring the borrowed-from-the-boys aesthetic into your style rotation with this cosy wool-blend knit in versatile grey, featuring blouson sleeves and an open-front design. Chuck it on over a blue denim dress and navy ankle boots, styling it with bare legs now and black tights in winter. Complete the look with a suede cross-body bag.

 

3. The Military Coat

Dhalia Military Coat, £129 

Military styling marches back onto the frontline of fashion for AW17, making its mark on the outerwear pieces that we’ll be wearing throughout the season. Need convincing? Decorated with piped red trims and embossed gold buttons, this military-style coat nods to the trend, as well as pairing perfectly with everything (and we mean everything) in your new season wardrobe.

 

4. The Embroidered Jacket

Gabriella Embroidered Jacket, £99 | Antonia Collar Trim Top, £45 | Iris Coated Jean, £59 | Vivian Velvet Shoes, £55 | Vivian Velvet Clutch, £35

Impactful and stylish, statement jackets are a must-have in any new season line-up – and even more so as temperatures start to drop. Bring the trophy trend into your layering essentials with this structured style in navy velvet, featuring artful embroideries and shimmering mirrorwork embellishments. Let it remain the focal point of your look with a navy blouse, coated black denim and luxe velvet accessories.

 

5. The Ruffle Jumper

Ruffle Bib Embroidered Jumper, £69

Jumpers are, of course, a layering essential – and this season’s key trend details are here to give them a much-needed style update. Crafted with a ruffled bib and small-scale floral embroideries, this soft cotton-blend design will breathe new life into your knitwear collection – wear yours with a statement skirt or denim.