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Back to School: New Season Edit

Clean slate. It's time for a wardrobe overhaul

By Charlie Gowans Eglinton and NonePublished: 08 September 2014

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It's been a few years since we were at school (we don't like to count), but September still brings with it the urge to start fresh. Luckily, the new season means a new wardrobe...

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<p>Be fashionably on time, for a change.</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.larssonandjennings.com/shop/liten/liten-gold/" target="_blank">Larsson & Jennings</a> watch, £215</p>

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Be fashionably on time, for a change.

Larsson & Jennings watch, £215

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<p>Wear with high-waisted trousers for a very modern take on workwear.</p>

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<p>Toga Archives shirt, £215 at <a href="http://www.matchesfashion.com/product/212553" target="_blank">MatchesFashion.com</a></p>

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Wear with high-waisted trousers for a very modern take on workwear.

Toga Archives shirt, £215 at MatchesFashion.com

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<p>Wear with bare legs now, and rolled up jeans when the temperature plummets.</p>

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<p><a href="http://www.clarks.co.uk/p/26104670" target="_blank">Clarks x Orla Kiely</a> boots, £160</p>

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Wear with bare legs now, and rolled up jeans when the temperature plummets.

Clarks x Orla Kiely boots, £160

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<p>Military green is a key colour this autumn - pair with denim or rich plum.</p>

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<p><a href="http://www.cosstores.com/gb/Shop/Women/Skirts/Flap_pocket_wool_skirt/7086-20456949.1#c-22755" target="_blank">Cos</a> skirt, £79</p>

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Military green is a key colour this autumn - pair with denim or rich plum.

Cos skirt, £79

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<p>A new season calls for a new bag - cue this utilitarian rucksack.</p>

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<p><a href="http://www.filson.com/products/rucksack.70262.html?fromCat=true&fvalsProduct=luggage/rucksacks-and-backpacks&fmetaProduct=1019/" target="_blank">Filson</a> ruc

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A new season calls for a new bag - cue this utilitarian rucksack.

Filson rucksack, £180

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<p>A simple shirtdress makes dressing for work in the heat easy.</p>

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<p><a href="http://www.gap.co.uk/browse/product.do?cid=1018675&vid=1&pid=000989533000" target="_blank">Gap</a> dress, £49.95</p>

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A simple shirtdress makes dressing for work in the heat easy.

Gap dress, £49.95

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<p>Sick of finding that your latest obsessions have already sold out? <a href="http://www.elleuk.com/fashion/news/introducing-shop-the-drop" target="_blank">Shop the Drop</a> and never miss out again - Whistles' new menswear line has some brilliant knitwe

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Sick of finding that your latest obsessions have already sold out? Shop the Drop and never miss out again - Whistles' new menswear line has some brilliant knitwear that's too good to waste on chaps...

Whistles jumper, £125

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<p>A little nod to the seventies trend.</p>

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<p><a href="http://www.apc.fr/wwuk/women/leather-goods/suzanne-bag_pFVAAE3W9/colour-nut-brown-_dBA00003082-BV00308024/size-tu_sBA00003081-BV00299444.html" target="_blank">A.P.C.</a> bag, £397</p>

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A little nod to the seventies trend.

A.P.C. bag, £397

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<p>This elegant-with-a-twist navy skirt will modernise your whole working wardrobe.</p>

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<p><a href="http://ateaoceanie.com/shop/all-clothing/midi-skirt-bonded-cotton-navy-1210" target="_blank">Atea Oceanie</a> skirt, £245</p>

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This elegant-with-a-twist navy skirt will modernise your whole working wardrobe.

Atea Oceanie skirt, £245

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<p>Sports day threads for grown-ups. </p>

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<p><a href="http://www.fredperry.com/laurel-wreath-collection/women/bella-freud/bella-freud-star-embroidered-pique-shirt-sg5290.html" target="_blank">Bella Freud x Fred Perry</a> top, £125</p>

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Sports day threads for grown-ups.

Bella Freud x Fred Perry top, £125

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<p>The right pair of sunglasses can make an outfit.</p>

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<p>3.1 Phillip Lim sunglasses, £165 at <a href="http://uk.lindafarrow.com/shop/shop-by-designer/3-1-phillip-lim/31-phillip-lim-38" target="_blank">Linda Farrow</a></p>

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The right pair of sunglasses can make an outfit.

3.1 Phillip Lim sunglasses, £165 at Linda Farrow

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<p>Pair with a silk shirt and brogues for a fresh take on androgyny.</p>

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<p><a href="http://www.topshop.com/en/tsuk/product/new-in-this-week-2169932/new-in-this-week-493/lightweight-mensy-trousers-by-boutique-3324140?bi=1&ps=20" target="_blank"

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Pair with a silk shirt and brogues for a fresh take on androgyny.

Topshop Boutique trousers, £85

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<p>The new neckline is higher than a crew, lower than a funnel. We're calling it the demi-polo.</p>

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<p><a href="http://www.hm.com/gb/product/33179?article=33179-A" target="_blank">H&M</a> jumper, £29.99</p>

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The new neckline is higher than a crew, lower than a funnel. We're calling it the demi-polo.

H&M jumper, £29.99

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<p>Your graffitied teenage rucksack ain't got nothing on this leopard number.</p>

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<p><a href="http://www.melimelo.com/collections/meli-melo-collections/products/halo-backpack-cheetah" target="_blank">Meli Melo</a> rucksack, £650 </p>

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Your graffitied teenage rucksack ain't got nothing on this leopard number.

Meli Melo rucksack, £650

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<p>Wear over a white shirt at the office, or a breton stripe at the weekend. </p>

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<p><a href="http://www.gerarddarel.com/uk/corinne.html" target="_blank">Gerard Darel</a> jacket, £475</p>

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Wear over a white shirt at the office, or a breton stripe at the weekend.

Gerard Darel jacket, £475

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<p>There's no such thing as too many breton tops...</p>

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<p><a href="http://store.elkincollection.com/collections/elkin-tees/products/baby-tee-pinstripe" target="_blank">Elkin</a> top, £45</p>

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There's no such thing as too many breton tops...

Elkin top, £45

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<p>Scared of this season's miniskirts? Meet the solution. </p>

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<p><a href="http://www.russellandbromley.co.uk/long-boots/60-40/invt/372430" target="_blank">Russell & Bromley</a> boots, £445</p>

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Scared of this season's miniskirts? Meet the solution.

Russell & Bromley boots, £445

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<p>A feminine take on a menswear classic.</p>

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<p><a href="http://www.hobbs.co.uk/product/display?productID=0214-3029-3893L00&productvarid=0214-3029-3893L00-GREY-16&refpage=new-arrivals" target="_blank">Hobbs</a> overcoat, £299</p>

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A feminine take on a menswear classic.

Hobbs overcoat, £299

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<p>Just add ankle boots.</p>

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<p><a href="http://www.meandem.com/pleat-front-swing-dress-peacock" target="_blank">Me + Em</a> dress, £168</p>

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Just add ankle boots.

Me + Em dress, £168

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<p>Wear over skinny jeans or tapered trousers.</p>

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<p><a href="http://www.samsoe.com/shop/woman/new-arrivals/bardot-t-neck-2855/clear-cream/" target="_blank">Samsøe & Samsøe</a> jumper, £97</p>

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Wear over skinny jeans or tapered trousers.

Samsøe & Samsøe jumper, £97

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