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It’s time to fall in love with Autumn fashion and invest in some neutral knits that will last

Layer summer pieces with knitwear for a chic new season look

SEPTEMBER is the start of the most exciting season in fashion.

Shops have done away with old summer styles and given themselves a shot in the arm with a host of new items to lust over.

So it’s time to pack away those brash summer hues and treat yourself to a more grown-up colour palette.

Create a sleek and sophisticated wardrobe by kitting out your look with lightweight, neutral knits.

Here, Deputy Fashion Editor GABRIELE DIRVANAUSKAS shows you how to fall for autumn fashion.

Layer-up this autumn

 Grey jumpsuit, £45; grey long coat, £100, both River Island; maroon jumper, £7.99, New Look
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Grey jumpsuit, £45; grey long coat, £100, both River Island; maroon jumper, £7.99, New Look

TIP: Woolly dungarees are a new way to work the onesie trend. Wear cropped styles with thick socks for a layered look.

Slip into this

 Slip dress, £59; navy jumper, £19.50, both M&S; camel jacket, £89.99, Zara
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Slip dress, £59; navy jumper, £19.50, both M&S; camel jacket, £89.99, Zara

TIP: Recycle your summer slip dress by wearing it under a jumper – or be even more fashion-forward by wearing a rollneck underneath.

Don't pack away your culottes

 Green jumper, £29.99, Zara; grey culottes, £22.50, M&S; neckerchief, £3.99, New Look Man; flat shoes, £39.99, Zara
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Green jumper, £29.99, Zara; grey culottes, £22.50, M&S; neckerchief, £3.99, New Look Man; flat shoes, £39.99, Zara

TIP: Culottes are a wardrobe staple. These are  thick enough to wear well into autumn.

It's all in the detail

 Navy tie-detail jumper, £29.99; choker, £9.99; pinstripe culottes, £29.99, all Zara
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Navy tie-detail jumper, £29.99; choker, £9.99; pinstripe culottes, £29.99, all Zara

TIP: The tie-waist detail has lasted into the  new season but instead of being seen on  shirts, it has made the move to jumpers

Geek chic is here to stay

 Brown leather skirt, M&S, £199; cream top, £65, Topshop; leather boots, £79.99, Zara
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Brown leather skirt, M&S, £199; cream top, £65, Topshop; leather boots, £79.99, Zara

TIP: Pleated skirts are here to stay, thanks to  Gucci making geek chic. Invest in a statement  piece that will last for seasons to come.

Knits aren't just for jumpers

 Dark green knit, £19.50; grey coat, £69; black socks, £3.50, all M&S; grey knit dress, £14, Primark; ankle boots, £62, Topshop
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Dark green knit, £19.50; grey coat, £69; black socks, £3.50, all M&;S; grey knit dress, £14, Primark; ankle boots, £62, Topshop

TIP: Knits aren’t just for jumpers –  this woolly dress is a bargain at  £14. Simply layer up with a rollneck.