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Slower fashion and AW19 trends

19/8/2019

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This is clearly not leaving my consciousness!  And for a committed shopaholic this is a big deal!  And let's be honest any transition to slow fashion for me is going to be well ... slow.  I am not going to change overnight.  But the mantra 'buy less, choose well' won't leave my head!

Usually in September and October I would be rushing out to refresh my wardrobe with new finds for the autumn.  Will I still do that? 

I have had a really good wardrobe sort out this summer as you know.  It does mean that I have reduced my wardrobe by quite a lot as it was getting out of hand.  It would be silly to then refill it again (well a little silly)!  I am delighted to have both donated to charity shops and to have sold a few items and made a bit of cash too - which I have put into my savings towards a future investment purchase (not sure what yet but past purchases have included my Louis Vuitton bag, my Gucci belts, my Jaeger camel coat and my Gucci disco bag). 
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Above: Animal print, fluffy jumper, statement bag and classic black ankle boots - new in at Hush.

I will be looking back over my instagram feed at what I was wearing last autumn and thinking about what can still work this year, what feels past it's best (usually the faster fashion items from the lower end High Street stores) and what still has lots of life left in it and if I still love it (and these items are usually slow fashion from the higher end High Street stores).  Basically quality, classic items.

And more and more we can wear items that cross the seasons.  I've worn my pleated skirts in the summer with white trainers or sandals and a sleeveless top.  But I can also wear them (colour permitting) in the winter with my black boots and a cashmere sweater.  Same with dresses, I can add my biker jacket when it gets cooler.  Ok probably not mid-winter but certainly into the autumn.
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Above: Sports luxe casual style - from the new autumn drop at Hush.

So what are the AW19 trends and can we wear what we already have?

  • Lots of different prints like .... spots, animal print doesn't appear to be going anywhere but has now expanded to so much more choice, camo and florals are all there.  But then head to toe beige and cream is going to be big too.

  • Then there are the styling details and accessories like a statement bag, feathers, belts to cinch the waist in and eye catching shoulders (another 80's throwback)!
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  • Suits are going to be popular and ankle skimming hemlines too.

What I have noticed though is that 'anything goes' and whilst we might make a nod to a trend generally there are the classics that are staying in our wardrobe and can be worn year after year.

Like white trainers and a dress, like skinny jeans or wide leg jeans, leather or coated jeans, pleated skirts, long boots, short ankle boots, cashmere knits, blazers, scarves, the statement handbag, florals and spots and even animal prints are becoming a more classic neutral.
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Above: Simple styling from Marks & Spencer, black dress, black boots and a camel coat that will never go out of style.
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In truth I don't think there is anything much we need to rush out and buy.  But going through our wardrobes and making sure we have really classic basics, the core of that elusive capsule wardrobe, will be essential - I'm working on a blog post with my autumn essentials - if you don't want to miss it then do subscribe for blog updates!

My 'wish list' is to find one or two more dresses that I can wear on not so cold days, I've loved wearing dresses this summer.   I will be looking for a couple of cashmere jumpers I can style with my skirts.  I will be checking my jeans to make sure they fit and feel fantastic,  I will be reviewing my 'boot' collection!  
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Above: Floral dress and trainers from Marks & Spencer, perfect transitional dressing.

I visited Vintage & Vogue in Beaconsfield again this weekend, I love their little garden studio and selection of pre-loved items.  I enjoyed that more than I did when I popped into my local shopping centre on Thursday.  My weak spot though is the ease of online shopping and that I love the feel of new clothes.  

Love from
Michelle xx


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7 Comments
mireille
19/8/2019 01:04:59 pm

As I am trying to save money by not shopping and wearing what I have in my closet , I am realizing that some of my clothes have just been impulse by that I end up donating after a short while. I am hoping to learn to buy what i truly love and will really wear so I do not add to those piles of clothes out there!
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Jane Harrison
19/8/2019 05:42:12 pm

Another great post; I have been assessing my wardrobe as well & think that the fewer & better things I have bought so far this year will probably carry me through. Accessories are probably going to be my retail therapy this autumn.

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Gail link
21/8/2019 09:51:35 am

I treated myself to a skirt and top from Boden's new autumn range but apart from that I'm only looking at fashionb "top ups" to bring my existing winter wardrobe up to date. So a few items like boots, a handbag, jewellery...and possibly a winter coat if I see one I like, as I haven't had a new one for a couple of years. I think it's worth putting fast fashion in context: if we didn't buy anything new, the UK fashion economy would go out of business and that's a lot of jobs and revenue. I agree with you that we should try to be more expensive items, less often - and there are some fast fashion outlets I would never buy from. Plus keep up donating to charity shops, because if no-one is buying new clothes, donations would dry up!

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Michelle Green
21/8/2019 12:28:37 pm

Absolutely agree Gail, I think like everything it is a about balance, I will never stop buying new but I do need to be a bit more mindful and stop wasting stuff! Michelle x

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Anna Muttonstyle link
21/8/2019 04:53:43 pm

I've always thought of myself as a slow fashion person but I think I was kidding myself. I didn't throw out but kept buying. I.am now donating more than I buy. That is my current rule.

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Jacqui Berry link
28/8/2019 08:42:41 pm

I'm debating whether to change my buying this season - I tend to buy different colours etc, but am thinking of maybe a more capsule wardrobe. Good luck with your choices & thanks for joining the #linkup Jacqui Mummabstylish.

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