From the menu for local pizza joint to the closest Balenciaga stockist, Google is always your fall guy at a pinch for information. But articulating what to keep and what to cull in your closet?
The brains behind the world’s biggest search engine (and more) are now keeping tabs on what’s trending from the ground up – collating what the global community is wearing by curating six billion queries related to the apparel category, then spelling out quite literally what’s in and what to bin.
In the spirit of seasonal changes, read on for our guide on a speedy summer to winter pack down – and what’s set to stick around.
Still trending…
- Shift dresses
Think that A-line frock is recipe for a winter chill? Think again – take a lightweight knit or turtleneck underneath with a tight and you’ve got yourself a day-to-night outfit in a snap (and the perfect foray into 70’s dressing – still ruling as the next big thing).
Pure DKNY printed v-neck shift dress, $296.79, farfetch.com, Country Road knot detail dress, $179, countryroad.com.au, French Connection bambino roll neck knit, $99.95, frenchconnection.com.au
- Open-toe heels
A peek of peeptoe is still on your cool weather hit list – pair it back with jeans, trousers and a little layering up top.
See By Chloe ‘Cara’ leather sandals, $339.84 net-a-porter.com
- Lightweight knits
Perfect for the office and weekends – style them over shirting with a blazer, or throw them under anoraks and denim for a relaxed take.
Witchery slim rib sweater, $99.95, witchery.com.au
- Silk shirting and blouses
Silk shirting and blouses happily buddy up with tight, tailored knits for the office. Look for soft texture pairings (think cashmere or cashmere blends) to give it a textural take.
Sportscraft ‘Iris’ contrast silk blouse, $159.95, sportscraft.com.au
- Maxi dresses and skirts
Winterise your long-line pieces back with knits and cropped jackets – add in a boot and layering up on the accessories to really lock in the warmth.
Country Road wrap midi skirt, $149, countryroad.com.au, Seduce ‘Nova’ dress, $159.95, seduce.com.au
- Beach bags
Your raffia tote or oversize canvas bags aren’t reserved for the sand only – they’re the perfect poppy piece to throw in amongst your knits and outerwear.
Tory Burch ‘Kellyn’ canvas tote, $365.09, net-a-porter.com
- Pastels
Whilst this colour palette screams summer, a playful pastels becomes crisp paired back with winter whites. Break up a tonal cool-weather outfit with icy blues and mints.
Trenery ‘Ottoman’ zip top, $79.95, and ‘Tyler’ scarf, $59.95, trenery.com.au
- Floral prints
They may no longer be in bloom, but your floral prints are set to see the winter season out in your wardrobe – pair them back with leathers for a 90’s spin.
Karen Millen floral print shirt, $295, karenmillen.com.au
Say goodbye to…
- Crop tops
Midriffs in winter? Never a good idea. Save these for a mid-20 degree day.
- Sheers
Best to stick to slightly heavier fabrics coming into chill time – sheers are difficult as a layering tool, so best to let them hibernate.
- Body-con
Want everyone to see your hosiery line? Didn’t think so. Another silhouette best kept for the summer months.
- Backless tops and dresses
These are an invitation to creating a wind tunnel right across your torso. Save them for the sun.
- Denim shorts
Great pins aside, goose bumps are hard to control – so trade them in for jeans all winter long.
