Patterns and prints are a huge autumn/winter trend this year, with everyone from Stella McCartney to Givenchy sending spots, swirls and so much more down the runway. Here at Victory Vintage, we love a stand-out outfit and we think it's time everyone embraced fashion's latest 'wow' trend. Our guide will help you find perfect patterned pieces, that'll have you looking more ladylike, and less Lady Gaga.
The two-piece
A two piece is a great way to incorporate pattern and print into your wardrobe, because if you find the look a bit 'full on', you can mix and match the separates with more demure pieces from your wardrobe. A two piece should be striking but sophisticated, just like this amazing set from Marc Jacobs' catwalk collection.
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| A Marc Jacobs two piece that nails the print trend |
A patterned two piece is so versatile, and you can go like Marc Jacobs and team yours with matchy-matchy tights in winter, and still wear it in the summer with bare legs. It's a true investment piece and will make the ordinary office day a little more special. This Ossie Clark two piece from our collection is a perfect example of a timeless set that will never go out of style. Give yours a contemporary twist by wearing it with boyish boots, or play up your feminine side with some sassy heels.
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| Ossie Clark, £400, Victory Vintage |
Winter maxi dresses are huge right now, and that's great news for all you 70s lovers who don't want to let go of that festival/hippy look this autumn. It's all about psychadelic head-turning patterns right now, and florals are definitely not going anywhere. This fab autumnal maxi by Paul and Joe is a perfect example of a double duty dress that works for winter with a pair of killer boots.
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| Paul and Joe's gorgeous autumnal maxi |
Our 70s Jean Varon maxi is a brilliant shape and pattern for winter, the colour palette will work with your winter boots just like Paul and Joe's look and the long sleeves will keep you snug until summer comes back around.
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| 1970s Jean Varon maxi, £220, Victory Vintage |
If Paul and Joe and Jean Varon's patterns are a little demure for your taste and you really want to up the fashion ante in a showstopping pattern, look no further than these two fantastic maxis.
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| This Giles maxi combines figure flattering shape with a striking pattern |
This statement Giles maxi is fitted yet floaty, perfectly hugs your curves, and creates the illusion of longer legs, a body boost is definitely what we want on dark winter days, so this dress is a winner in our book. If you'd rather go original with your psychadelic print though, our Pucci-esque original 70s maxi might do the trick. Its stunning pop colours and pattern demand attention, so if you want all eyes on you for the right reasons this winter, go all out and adds heels for extra glamour.
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| 1970s Pucci-esque dress, £90, Victory Vintage |
The shift
For a fuss free winter staple, little can beat a statement patterned shift. Those cold winter mornings feel far more fab than drab when you can pull on a fash-forward shift over your leggings or tights, and go! Etro's gorgeous dress is sure to brighten up any dull day and teamed with a fur coat it oozes A-list glamour.
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| Etro's statement shift looks ultra luxe teamed with a fur coat |
Our 1960s silky shift is a great choice for this look and can be luxed up Etro style with a sharp belt to cinch you in and show off your waist. Lose the belt for a more relaxed 60s style ensemble to keep your look fresh. Heels or boots will look equally amazing teamed with this citrus coloured shift and tights, and don't forget your fur. A clashing patterned or coloured fur is a must have to nail the trend head on, but if you want to tone it down a neutral or caramel coloured fur will do the trick too!
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| Orange silk shift, £85, Victory Vintage |
Let us know what looks you try out by tweeting us @victoryvintage. Don't forget to tell us what you think too! To see Vogue's full trend forecast for pattern and print, click here.
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