Hot Autumn Trends - Dresses to Buy Now & Wear on Repeat

See the latest AW19/20 trends from the catwalks of Paris and Milan and see how you can update your style with a little help from clever buys that are going to see you through the summer and beyond Christmas. . .

1. The Waist Add belts to Dresses

It's all about the striking power silhouette. Think wide shoulders and a nipped in waist. Invest in a great belt and add this to your favourite dress. An oversize dress is best and cinch it in at the waist. This even goes for coats and jumpsuits. Ensure your dress is midi length to maxi for the ultimate in impact. See Dior at Paris. Try our maxi dresses for your choice whether you choose puff shoulders for drama or this Adrianna Papell dress and add a belt.

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2. Jumpsuits try for at least two in your wardrobe for versatility

Tommy Hilfiger recently showed us in Milan that Jumpsuits are definitely not old hat for AW19/20. Add a tailored jumpsuit to your arsenal, we've loads to choose from to buy now and wear throughout the party season beyond the New Year. Brights are to continue in the popularity stakes so choose a lime or burnt orange jumpsuit. Nudes and Tan are also on the list for AW19/20, so opt for more natural colours. Perhaps Khaki or brown for an on trend utilitarian vibe - perfect for all you comrades out there! This Gorgeous Couture jumpsuits is a must for now and the next season.

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3. Fall colours Inject Burnt Oranges and Yellows into your wardrobe

Think falling foliage colours of greens, burnt oranges, reds and beige. We're loving these new blends of natural hues into our vibe. Buy now for a go to dress that's going to see you well into the winter months. See Lanvin's collection show in Paris for this glowing colour inspiration.Choose dresses you really love and you'll wear on repeat for the next 12 months

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4. 90's vibes More A line and bias cut dresses

Of course, we've all seen a rise in the 80's power dressing vibe. Even though this continues, the 90's vibe is slowly creeping in. remember what goes around comes around. Think A-Line skirts and dresses cut against the bias falling below the knee in soft satins. Prada shows us how AW19/20 is going to have a distinct grunge vibe but with a twist of glamour. Look here for inspiration for a hint of this 90's dress trend.

5. Let Lace In Valentino Paris

Meanwhile, Valentino demonstrates that lace is not to be left behind. A popular fabric choice over the last few years, lace lives on you'll be pleased to know. We've hundreds of lace dresses to choose from but we say opt for black, buy it now and wear on repeat for evermore. Find inspiring lace dresses here.

6. Ruffles

The bigger the better, as Balenciaga proves at the Paris show. Ruffles have even found their way into shoulders replacing shoulder pads and creating a striking feature. Givenchy is also all about the ruffles and evn pays homage to the humble Maxi Dress with long hemlines dominating their collection. Opt for dramatic shoulder ruffs perfect for those special occasions and mirroring Givenchy's fashion vibe. Adrianna Papell https://www.littleblackdress.co.uk/brands/adrianna-papell/adrianna-papell-black-draped-maxi-dress

7. Animal print mix it up with clashing colours

Snake skin prints are hot for the autumn. And we're loving this trend that doesn't seem to want to go away. Many of the great designers have aired their collection in both Paris and Milan this summer showing an abundance of animal print. Whether it's a favourite scarf, blouse, boot or bag, the trend for printed fabrics (not the real thing folks) is not going away. Animal print dress ideas? Click here

8. The Midi Dress

Miu Miu is all about The Midi Dress for AW19/20. Invest in a dark floral dress now and you will thank yourself later. Think pretty and demure midi dresses, delicate florals, lace, black and earth tones of green and browns. Team with dark tights and a faux fur for winter glamour. Or today just add sandals for a totally adaptable summer look. See our Midi dress for dresses perfect for the new season. Try our Cari's Closet brand for perfect midi dresses. We've picked the best of the midi dresses here for you.

9. Brights Lime/ pinks/reds Balenciaga

And finally, the bright colours that have seeped their way into our lives this summer are here to stay. Invest in a bright pink, lime green or red dress today and wear for ever (well at least the next 18 months we can predict). Nina Ricci, Balenciaga and Gucci feature neon in their winter collections. So our advice is: don't give up on the bright side of life.

10. Gold

Ralph Lauren is showing off their Midas touch in their latest collection in New York. Their statement gold maxi dresses are glittering with metallic-ness. Our advice is to invest in a gold dress for on trend vibes even a gold belt could be a great way to update a dress. See our gold dresses for more inspo.

11 The LBD

All collections refused to ignore the timeless classic that is the LBD. However, Bardot off the shoulder styles are on trend this new season. Think longer sleeves and knee length teaming with a textured hand bag, heels or even Doc Martins aka Bottega Veneta. Shop all Little Black Dresses.