What is to come

The Autumn/Winter 2021-2022 trends are still in force with the coldest months yet to come. Every six months or so the questions revisits: What should I wear? What is on trend and what isn´t anymore? What’s to be rescued, what to discard, what fits and suits? And finally, what do I add in the wardrobe? There are times when, reviewing new season trends, you realise that they are so abstract that it is difficult to relate to them, answer all your questions and translate them to wearing them on the street, in real life. After all, what we see on the catwalk is an idealised version of the looks that the brands propose for the next six months. However, wearing these looks literally on a day-to-day basis may not be, at times, as practical, comfortable or wearable as we expected. In addition to the fact that not all bodies are the same, all options must be adapted to our style. Here are some tips for the upcoming winter season in which I mention some trends along with some basics, perfect for the office and for the weekend.

Denim on denim is one of the key trends this season, and although we've been seeing the whole thing of wearing total jean-looks for a few years now, this time it's back with a lot more fierceness. Always remember that the trick to doing it right is to wear the same colour on top and bottom. This time all shades are valid, from blue to black, and all finishes. Another trend on the rise is total leather from head to toe, but perhaps seeing it on the street is more complicated which is the reason why we go for the essential piece: the leather jacket. Another addition to the great AW 21/22 trends is office suits. You can find them with single or crossed buttons. If you are thinking of a colour, black is the safest option, but if you want to fully align with the catwalk proposals and make a difference, chocolate brown is what you are looking for this season. If you want to wear something on top to make it even edgier, look for an XXL trench in beige. This garment returns stronger yet still classy as ever and when the temperatures drop, simply change the trench coat for a plaid coat. On a different note you’ll be happy to be told the chunky knitwear you've had when little are making a strong comeback but with a little twist this time in the form of oversized cardigans. When it comes to accessories, if you need something to carry all your things, the XS bag is not your ‘ting’ but still you’ll want to wear it; and if you look at the footwear, the sneakers lose prominence, although they do not disappear, and the Chelsea boots, lace-up shoes or chunky-soled, worker boots take over.

Here's previous posts where you can find references of the aforementioned:

http://tamangoblog.blogspot.com/2019/03/in-war-and-peace.html

http://tamangoblog.blogspot.com/2021/10/where-anything-goes.html

http://tamangoblog.blogspot.com/2022/07/the-green-bubble.html

http://tamangoblog.blogspot.com/2022/03/the-trench-coat-wins-battle-and-war.html

I am wearing a bold, red shirt with blue stripes, all buttoned up, tacked in the ivory pleated trousers. I have styled that with a navy, safari-looking overshirt with maxi pockets, no lapel, belted around the waist. The grey, multi-colour detailed shoes are one of my favourite pairs from the Camper Twins collection. I love the idea of creating a spot-the-difference type of shoe, creating a bigger picture rather than an individual, with the almost identical but not quite concept. My socks are navy with details in red and continuing with the rest of the accessories completing the outfit is a vintage, leather, crossed bag. To finish up, a relaxed, check-print trench in black and white that wraps beautifully the total.