Slip into NEUTRAL

It's never been easier to embrace the new season with our pick of timeless trends in classic colours

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EASTERN INFLUENCE

The simplicity and minimalism of traditional Japanese designs are subtly chic and really stand the test of time. Choose well-cut pieces such as a crinkle-cut top or a kimono jacket, which adds versatility to many outfits.

Jacket, £49.50, sizes 6-24, and shoes, £69, both marksandspencer.com; top, £98, and skirt, £119, both sizes 4-18, thewhitecompany.com; belt, £9.99, hm.com

GONE HIKING

Loungewear meets the great outdoors as knitted joggers, slouchy cashmere, and padded outerwear appear on the high street. These on-trend practical coats will be perfect for layering under heavier wool versions once the big chill arrives.

Coat, £250, sizes 6-20, jaeger.co.uk; jumper, £259, sizes xs-l, mycashmere.co; trousers, £110, sizes 4-18, thewhitecompany.com; boots, £359, Ikbennett.com

CO-ORD CHIC