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Q: The damp and cold of autumn is upon us and I need some sort of anorak - but don't want to look like Hayley off Corrie. What are the more stylish alternatives? Suzanne, from Walmley A: It would be hard for me to encourage you to wear an anorak, I'm afraid, as rarely would you find one that oozes sartorial elegance. But that doesn't mean you can't protect against the damp and cold of autumn with style. Macs are a big look for this season and you'll find a wide variety of styles picking up on key catwalk trends and colours. Bold is beautiful, with a full rainbow of brights, while detailing like ruffles and A-lines are at the fore. Classic, double-breasted trenches remain a strong look, or for a modern twist go for sexy leopard prints - I love this one from Sonia by Sonia Rykiel, at pounds 440.
Q: Every time I go and buy a new shirt for work, the style of cuffs and collars seem to have changed? What are the latest fashions to go for, and what are the safe bets that won't look dated by the new year? James, from Kings Norton A: You're right to pick up on the fact that even something as simple as a man's shirt can be given the full-on fashion treatment. For AW09, we're noticing a lot of shorter collars from the like of Dolce & Gabbana and DSquared (pictured, pounds 195). There also seems to be a move away from double cuffs to a more traditional single cuff design. For classic shirts that will certainly last well into the new year, check out Paul Smith for English tailoring at its best. The shirt collection offers a complete range, from the traditional to the eccentric - and all guaranteed to cause a stir in the boardroom.See the full content of this document
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