The Chic List by Jo Hegarty: 'Why I'm bringing sexy back' – YOU Magazine Fashion Beauty Celebrity Health Life Relationships Horoscopes Food Interiors Travel Sign in Welcome!Log into your account Forgot your password? Password recovery Recover your password Search Sign in Welcome! Log into your account Forgot your password? Get help Password recovery Recover your password A password will be e-mailed to you. YOU Magazine Fashion Beauty Celebrity Health Life Relationships Horoscopes Food Interiors Travel Home Fashion The Chic List ‘ Why I m bringing sexy back’ By You Magazine - September 26, 2021 Fashion columnist and influencer Joanne Hegarty talks all things style. To keep our style mojo topped up at this time of year, our wardrobes require that subtle touch of je ne sais quoi. The days are crisper, there’s a chill in the air, school runs have begun and scented candles and cosy sofa throws are once again vital household players. While I’m a sucker for wool and aromatic wax, this autumn, instead of simply turning into our usual hibernating hedgehog in pyjamas, we need to dig deeper and emerge from our burrows dressed with edge and sass. Why? Because over the past 12 months we’ve had enough of sitting on our sofas in tracksuits to last us a lifetime! Hence why I suggest not bothering with too much of that this year and instead enjoying an autumn look that makes us want to shimmy down the garden path to oohs and aahs from curtain-twitching neighbours. Adding a chic – and sexy – feel to your look is easier than most people assume. Here are my tips… 1 One of my favourite staples for this time of year is black leather trousers with either a kick-flare or a flattering straight leg (avoid skinny ones ‒ not many real-life humans can get away with them). Add a cashmere roll-neck and ankle boots for a cosy but sophisticated daytime look. Or try teaming with a cotton or satin white shirt, a tuxedo blazer and strappy heels. Worn the right way, leather trousers can look terrific at any age and now is a great time to get some before they’re all snapped up. Try theoutnet.com for a good range of styles at discounted prices. 2 For a dinner date, pair slinky silk and satin skirts and dresses with chunky cardigans, sweaters and statement jewellery. Or opt for wide-leg satin trousers with a blazer and heels. A slouchy clutch is the cherry on the cake. 3 All hail knee-high boots – they are a godsend at this time of year. I love wearing mine with midi dresses and pencil skirts for both day and evening looks. 4 Since sexy is in vogue again and joggers have been sent to the back of the wardrobe – hallelujah! – let’s start thinking about slits. There is nothing more confidence-boosting than wearing a skirt or dress with a sophisticated side or front slit. Just add some slinky tights. 5 Lastly, wear your jewels on your feet. My head has often been turned in a restaurant by a sparkly shoe. It’s particularly potent during the darkest months while drinking a glass of smooth velvety red. Follow me on Instagram @thestylistandthewardrobe Team this slit knitted number with your favourite boots. Skirt, £49.99, Mango Make a slinky slip autumn-ready with a cashmere roll neck. Dress, £445, Joseph Leather will elevate your look in an instant. Trousers, £290, Sandro, The Outnet They’re Prada, darling! A girl can dream. Shoes, £705, Prada, Net-a-Porter Nothing says autumn like a chunky knit. Cardigan, £89, Arket For a touch of texture, try a canvas clutch. Bag, £350, Loewe RELATED ARTICLESMORE FROM AUTHOR Rochelle Humes has launched a gorgeous new edit with Next Shop the YOU Magazine Instagram YOU picks the best new-in buys from M& S Popular in Fashion Laura Jackson has teamed up with Next for the chicest knitwear January 22, 2020 Holly Willoughby’ s birthday dress is another Zara bargain February 10, 2020 The Instagram-famous & Other Stories wool blazer is back in stock August 31, 2022 Lorraine just wore Emma Willis’ Next collection from head to toe March 17, 2020 The prettiest spring dresses under £100 March 1, 2022 Everyone is buying Holly’ s gorgeous gingham Oasis dress May 14, 2020 13 bargain dresses to buy in ASOS’ s extra 20 per cent June 10, 2020 This £20 H& M dress is set to be the social media June 26, 2020 Stacey Solomon x Primark is back for a third collection with July 20, 2020 Searches for this perfect heatwave summer top style are up 5000% August 10, 2020 Popular CategoriesFood2704Life2496Fashion2240Beauty1738Celebrity1261Interiors684 Sign up for YOUMail Thanks for subscribing Please check your email to confirm (If you don't see the email, check the spam box) Fashion Beauty Celebrity Life Food Privacy & Cookies T&C Copyright 2022 - YOU Magazine. All Rights Reserved