Fashion trends for autumn and winter: red, checks and animal prints are the must-haves!

The sky may be gray, but the fashion remains colorful – and animalistic. Coats with leopard print, trousers and blouses with snake print and matching shoes are real eye-catchers in the autumn/winter season 2018/19. If that's too wild for you, you can opt for tartan instead when it comes to coats, trousers, ankle boots, scarves and gloves. From the large tartan to the fine glen check, the classic pattern has returned to the catwalks. We have put together even more fashion trends for the cold season and how to wear the wild patterns now.

When it comes to color, nature is the name of the gameearthy tonessuch as terracotta, brown and beige in various shades, but also bright pepper red, chilli pepper red or pistachio green. The desire for more than just gray and black has been going on for a long time. On the fashion platformLustthe keywords became pink,gelband red were already requested 138 percent more frequently in 2017. Checks are no surprise on the list either, checked blazers were already one of the most popular items of clothing in September 2017, which is proof of the longevity of the classic.

But while tartan and glen check are suitable for almost every situation, not all of the new trendsetters can be easily adapted to every occasion. More can quickly become too much, and instead of wrapping yourself from head to toe in leopard print, zebra or snake look, one piece is usually enough to catch the eye. If an animal print dress or a sheath coat is too much for you, you can start discreetly with a bag or ankle boots.

When it comes to the season's trend colors, not everything suits all women equally. Red tones are especially for topsbrunetteideal because they harmonize with dark hair. For every skin type and every hair colorrote High Heelsand ankle boots. The trendy earth tones can also be beautifully complemented with darker hair, regardless of skin tone.

Men's world

Buy men's winter coat - Choose the right coat for men

The men's winter coat can be worn over work clothes or evening suits. Here is a practical guide to choosing the most suitable men's coat depending on the occasion and your own style, with a selection of patterns to choose from and a few tips to avoid mistakes to avoid.

Beige and sand tones suit blondes. However, if you have fair skin, you should make sure to choose a light tone with a grayish note if possible. Cool blondes can also choose red tones and trendy pistachio green, while blondes with warm skin types usually look better in olive and cream tones.

Since most naturally red-haired women have a fair complexion, earth tones, but also nude tones and green, suit them. Red and pink also go well with red hair, but it has to be the right shade. But then the effect is huge.

The right styling makes a big difference. If you choose a striking leopard coat, you can make it look casual by combining it with jeans and sturdy boots, while a figure-hugging dress in an earthy or nude tone underneath ensures elegance.

Dresses with animal print are real eye-catchers right from the start and don't need any other eye-catching accessories. An animal-patterned blouse can also be best combined with jeans, classic-cut trousers or a simple skirt. It can be worn from the office to a party night.

Hardly any well-known designer forgoes animal influences this season. From Tom Ford to Calvin Klein to Diane von Fürstenberg and Victoria Beckham, animal print can be seen everywhere on the catwalk, and street fashion is also colorful and wild this autumn and winter, no matter how cloudy the weather.

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