The Top 9 Must-Have Pieces You Need To Have This Season

BY: SARAH PIETRAPERTOSA

Autumn/Winter is the typical fashionista’s best friend.

As the warm weather fades away, it’s time to pack away those slides and swing dresses for another year and cull your wardrobe – ready for what winter is about to bring.

With Winter, comes layering (and a lot of it), an accessories extravaganza and those coveted thigh-highs you’ve been dying to wear once the cold snap arrives. But each year there are also a few new takes on our perennial cold weather faves.

Read on for the 9 pieces you are seriously obligated to purchase this Winter…no matter what your bank account tells you!

#1 – The Wide Cuff Shirt

A modern spin on the classic white shirt, the wide cuff shirt is a blogger’s desired piece this season. In a crisp colour like white, ice blue or a pin stripe – the wide cuff shirt is so easy to wear you can practically wear it with anything and it will have you looking like you just touched down in Paris.

Layer with a camisole and a long-line cardi, or simply rock it by itself. The trans-seasonal piece has you covered, always.

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#2 – The Loafer

When Gucci takes over the world, you just go with it. Loafers are here and they aren’t going anywhere anytime soon. No doubt it is the must have for a busy girl, who craves comfort with style.

Although we all can’t afford the sought after Gucci Princetowns, a beautiful pair of loafers are not hard to find. With faux fur, embroidery or a plain black leather – slide them on and your day is set.

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#3 – The Neck Scarf

The neck scarf is taking over autumn and winter of 2017, and it’s apparent why. The neck scarf adds a serious amount of avoir du chic and will instantly lift your ensemble.

No need to wear it solely around your neck either, wear it in your hair or around your wrist (even your ankle?) A neck scarf will never fail, and if you’re as obsessed as I am, it is seriously hard to stop your collection with so many pretty prints.

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#4 – The Statement Earring 

Earrings are coming in all kinds of shapes and sizes this season. A fine, abstract design in a high-quality gold or silver will add glamorous detail to an outfit that is lacking something extra. Invest in a pair of intricately designed statement earrings and you’ll love them forever.

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#5 – Pleats Please 

​Pleating was big in 2016 and has fortunately stuck around for another year. The pleated midi skirt was an iconic winter piece last year, with this year the trend pointing to all things pants.

Forget your jeans. A wide leg, culotte style pant with a slight crop in a pleated fabric will be your go-to in the wardrobe this winter. 2017 is all about trans-seasonal pieces that can be easily layered and worn from day to night in an instance.

Black is the colour of choice. But if you’re feeling daring, a musky pink is super cute.

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#6 – Sleepwear 

​Yes you heard me. Sleepwear as outerwear is the trend that has just burst on the scene and we LOVE it.

A trendier (and plenty comfier) updated version of the pant suit, a matching sleepwear suit in a beautiful silk or velvet (two iconic fabrics for Winter ’17), will have you easily manoeuvring from day to night. A bonus being that it’s perfect for the office and did we mention serious comfort?

TIP: you can nap in it.

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#7 – The Logo Tee  

​Another Gucci inspired trend, the logo tee is an effortless way of adding oomph to the skinny jeans and tee model off duty look. To casual down a glam outfit, team it with a leather skirt or a pair culottes, or simply layer it under a slinky slip. All the Jenner’s and Hadid’s are doing it, get on the bandwagon.

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#8 – Big Sleeved Blouses 

​Off the back of the wide cuff shirt, sleeves with detail and volume are huge this season – literally! Bell sleeves, bell sleeves with ties, elongated bat sleeves – if you own anything with a tight sleeve, don’t even bother with it this year because volume and details are a big yes.

Shades of white, ivory and icy blues are extra chic. Or if you dare to be different, an uber bright red or pink will add a statement to your outfit.

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#9 – The Biker Jacket 

​The cool girl’s biker jacket in a beautiful leather is something that you will always, always need.

Easy to throw on, layer or wear it from day to night – the biker jacket is a must have. One to keep for years to come, a classic black leather will never date, or for a play on colour and texture, burgundy, camel and khaki are the colours of the season and in leather or suede, they’ll have you swooning for more.

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