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Staying stylish in the winter can be tricky with all the bad weather
Miss Dress are here to help with years of personal styling know-how
Key trends include roll necks, faux fur, Seventies flares and plaid

By Emily Hodgkin For Mailonline and Deni Kirkova for MailOnline

Published: 05:55 EST, 14 October 2015 | Updated: 07:49 EST, 14 October 2015

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Fashion week may have ended but high street stores have filled with the latest autumn and winter fashions, posing brand new style conundrums for shoppers keen to stay stylish but frankly confused by the latest trends.

Should women really discard cosy tights to fit in with the style crowd? When it comes to boots, should we be going for ankle height, knee or over-the-knee? And how should you wear pink when your wardrobe is dominated by black and grey?

Here, the brains by styling company Miss Dress - founder Clare Watson, her partner Bianca Faber and stylist Sarah Bartholomew - tell FEMAIL how every-day women can incorporate the hard-to-wear new pieces into their look.

Choose from an wealth of style of roll necks, such as a chunky knit with a fitted skirt, like Bella Hadid

Animal print boots can elevate your standard daytime outfit, like Ashlee Simpson (left), whereas black Chelsea boots will never go out of style, as Gigi Hadid shows (right)

BOOTS

One good thing about winter is the abundance of beautiful winter boots available. From high end to high street, ankle to thigh high, there really is a style and price point for everyone.

The trick is to pair heeled ankle boots with a skirt and tights, and knee or even thigh-high boots over super skinny jeans.

Millie Mackintosh braved the so-far balmy autumn weather by wearing her fringed black suede boots with a 1970s-inspired dress.

Ex Made in Chelsea cast member Millie Macintosh paired her boots with a navy and floral print dress

Animal print boots (such as snake or leopard) can elevate your standard daytime outfit to the next level, whereas black Chelsea boots will never go out of style.

FAUX FUR

Faux fur is a great way to embrace winter, plus there is an age-appropriate style for everyone.

For a full-on look, choose a faux fur or shearling coat in a rich brown or black.

A faux fur gilet paired with a long sleeved top is a fab alternative to a jumper, and a faux fur scarf can be worn over last year's winter coat to refresh it.

Janelle Monae wore a faux fur cape with a mini skirt and boots, while Ferne McCann draped blush pink fur over a sparkly black dress.

St Vincent showed off her rocker credentials at the Chanel Mademoiselle Prive party on October 12 by teaming a shearling-style fur with her long lace dress.

But if you still think that is too much, try a fun pom-pom keyring attached to your bag.

Singer Janelle Monae shows faux fur is a great way to embrace winter, plus there's an appropriate style for everyone

St Vincent wore a shearling coat over her black lace dress to the Chanel Exhibition Party at Saatchi Gallery, London on 12 October

Roll necks

Roll necks are a great way to stay cosy while still looking stylish.

Choose from a wealth of styles, such as a chunky knit with a fitted skirt or leather leggings, or a fitted classic black style, which can be worn under a dress to instantly make it winter appropriate.

Bella Hadid teamed her ribbed camel roll neck with a brown leather mini skirt - as well as bare legs. Singer Nina Nesbitt wrote her grey ribbed roll neck jumper with tight, tailored trousers and boots.

Cashmere or wool will stand the test of time – invest now and wear for years to come.

Roll necks are a great way to stay cosy whilst still looking stylish like singer-songwriter Nina Nesbitt

A cool member of the public was snapped at the Paris fashion shows, teaming a long roll neck jumper with the 'it' pleated midi skirt and luxurious fur-lined Gucci loafers (left); Lindsay Lohan incorporates three trends in one look - a polo neck jumper under a 1970s-style suede trench with knee-high boots

Blogger and designer Chiara Ferragni, who has 4.7 million followers on Instagram, went for a space age roll neck which she then teamed with a fringed tweed skirt and red ankle boots, which is another trend

Seventies

The Seventies trend isn’t going anywhere and is an extremely versatile trend to incorporate into most people's wardrobes.

A poncho, suede skirt or boho blouse paired with items you may already own is an inexpensive way to tap into the trend.

We cannot talk about Seventies without mentioning flares - if you can step away from the skinnies they are a fabulous way to elongate the legs! Go for cropped for a trend-driven look.

Florence Welch has shown of exactly how to wear long dark denim flares with a kimono-style jacket and blouse this summer.

But for autumn and winter, pair dark denim flares with a chunky knit roll neck jumper.

For autumn and winter, try dark denim flares like Florence Welch to elongate your legs

Cressida Bonas paired flares with a casual top and boots at the Chanel Exhibition Party at Saatchi Gallery

Modern Goth

Fashion has taken a dark turn this winter and is embracing all things gothic, with the stars turning out to the launch of the Chanel Mademoiselle Prive exhibition in inky dresses, matching heels and even dark moody lipstick.

A black Victorian style blouse teamed with black skinny jeans and ankle boots is a trend-driven but wearable look.

Keep an eye out for high neck dresses with long sleeves in lace and mesh, and pair with berry lipstick if you are feeling brave.

Model and actress Cara Delevingne (left) sported a pearl choker and lip ring with her all black ensemble; Lily Collins rocked the all-black trend along with cropped trousers, which are also in this season

Culottes and cropped trousers

Culottes may seem a bit scary however they are an extremely versatile item of clothing which we have successfully introduced lots of clients to.

They are a great alternative to trousers and are wearable in the winter if you choose a pair that are more structured in a heavier material - denim is a great choice.

They generally look best paired with heels; however for an on trend look pair with heeled ankle boots.

Just think of culottes as an alternative to a midi skirt and you're good to go.

Vanessa Hudgens illustrates how culottes and high heels are a match made in heaven

Lupita Nyong'o shows how to incorporate cropped trousers intocasual looks - as well as ankle boots

Khaki

Khaki is a new neutral; it really does go with everything.

From khaki Army trousers (paired with a boho blouse and heels) to a fluid army jacket (over a little black dress) it is a great way to bring a touch of casual cool to your look.

Kylie Jenner isn't afraid of stepping out in an all khaki ensemble and was spotted in matching shirt, trousers, loose flowing sleeveless jacket and shoulder bag.

But if you don't want to go that far, key pieces are a khaki army jacket or silk shirt – pair these with a black leather pencil skirt and heels.

Key pieces are a khaki army jacket or a khaki silk shirt, and Kendall Jenner makes the look her own

Made in Chelsea's Lucy Watson (left) pairs the utilitarian shade with a metallic mini skirt, left, while Leigh Lezark (right) added a feminine touch to her khaki shirt with floral details and a two piece during Paris Fashion Week

Caroline de Maigret wore a khaki and burgundy look to Chanel's Spring Summer 2016 show in Paris, combining three trends in one

Claire Watson; left, and Bianca Faber, right, from Miss Dress have given their top style tips for winter along with Sarah Bartholomew

Think pink

A colour with a slightly bad rep; now is definitely the time to embrace pink! Pink was all over the catwalks - from pretty pastels to magenta, and can work in all situations.

While even Rihanna donned the blush shade on a recent trip to Paris.

If you aren’t overly girly, look for a slouchy cashmere jumper in a darker, rich hue, which would look great paired with dark denim cropped flares and a pink nail. Full marks for colour blocking!

Rihanna wears a pretty pastel pink dress - a colour which was all over the catwalks this month

Skins star Kaya Scodelario (left) showed off a dual-toned pink dress; while Joely Richardson's daughter Daisy Bevan gave a demonstration in how to wear bright, almost neon pink

Code red

Scarlet, Crimson, or ketchup – red is everywhere this winter. From deep berry to pillar box red, there is a shade to suit everyone.

A red coat will look chic over just about any outfit, and a roll neck jumper in your shade of choice will be versatile.

Go head to toe if you are feeling brave. And don’t forget the lipstick!

Scarlet, Crimson, or ketchup – red is everywhere this winter. And Miranda Kerr looks great in the shade

Editor-at-large and creative consultant for Vogue Japan, Anna Dello Russo wears a bold patent red coat

Check mate

Checks, in all shapes and sizes, are a key trend for this season.

Single items of houndstooth, plaid and tweed - such as blazers or kilts - are easy to wear on an everyday basis.

Pair with chunky leather ankle boots and one of your roll neck jumpers and you are good to go. Avoid a head to toe look unless you are going walking in the country.

Stylish fashion icon Gwen Stefani rocks check trousers - a key trend for this season

Socialite Petra Palumbo wore a pair of natty checked flares at the Mademoiselle Prive launch (left); while Lily Collins took checks in a casual direction with a pair of harem pants