After many months of 24/7 loungewear, getting a bit dressed up can feel like a novelty again. But, how relevant are those shiny new trends that showed on the AW20 catwalks, eight months and a global pandemic later? Well, if 2020 has taught us anything, it's that it's important to take joy in the small things - and that includes embracing sharp new season tailoring and the chance to put on proper shoes again.
So, we asked some style-savvy women to share the pieces they can't wait to wear this season (even if it is just in their front room), featuring their favourite picks from the new collection at Very.
Gingham blouse, £29 Shop
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'I’ve had my eye on the 'exaggerated collar' trend for a while. Look-at-me-lapels come in a whole array of unusual shapes, fabrics, prints and colour-ways this season. For everyday, I'd keep it simple and pair my statement collar blouse with mid-wash straight leg jeans.
'For the evening, I’ll wear it with a ‘60s inspired A-line mini skirt or cropped leather trousers and some chunky ankle boots, and when the weather starts getting colder, I’ll be layering it up with a warm wool-blend cardigan in pastel colours and with fun button detailing.' - Dior Bediako
Complete the big collar look
Knit dress, £55 Shop
'I feel like I've spent all of 2020 in joggers and sweatshirts, so I'm genuinely excited to see some of the bodycon dresses dropping for autumn. These aren't the bandage dresses I used to wear with platform Louboutins in the noughties (I blame Posh Spice.) Bodycon 2.0 is sexy in a subtle way, skimming over the body in stretch materials, with high necks and floor-sweeping hemlines. I'll wear mine with some soft leather boots. Even if I'm just catching up with friends over dinner, I can't wait to get a little glamour back into my life - and wardrobe - again.' - Alison Lynch, commercial editor
Complete the bodycon look
Double-breasted blazer, £130 Shop
'In the coming months, I cannot wait to start experimenting with tailoring a lot more, especially oversized blazers. Even if I'm just heading for a catch up over coffee, I'm looking forward to putting on a great pair of tailored trousers and a sharp blazer, perhaps worn with a belt looped around the waist (a little AW20 style update).' - Div Ravindran
Dr Martens, £199 Shop
'I’ve always been obsessed with Dr Martens. Over the past 10 years, I’ve collected at least six pairs, and I cherish them all - they’re such a staple in my winter wardrobe. Without fail, when September rolls around and the colder air hits, I look forward to wearing them again.
'And while life looks a little different this autumn, I’ve still been counting down the days until I can lace them up again - even it's just for a quiet wander around town. I’m excited to style them with my favourite pair of high-waisted, light wash jeans and an overshirt or oversized blazer.' - Alanna Doherty
Complete the combat boot look
Military coat, £330 Shop
'While everyone else may be missing their summery cottage-core dresses and dad sandals, I’m secretly looking forward to crisp autumn walks, a reason to bring the duvet back out and an excuse to invest in some new layering pieces.
'I’ve been working my way up to feeling adult enough to buy myself a great, wear-forever tailored coat. This will help to dress up a rom-com-worthy walk in the park outfit that will include vintage knitwear (I’ve been saving inspo on Instagram for months), some hefty boots (perfect for kicking leaves, very grown up…) and turned up '90s dad jeans.' - George Driver, digital beauty editor
Complete the grown-up trench look
Discover more of the pieces we can't wait to wear this autumn at Very
