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Never let it be said that we operate a dictatorial approach to fashion here at Freemans. Although we’ve talked extensively about the importance of a beautiful evening dress for party season, there are certainly alternatives if you’re not a sequin kind of girl. A stylish women’s top and trouser combo can be equally glamorous if worn correctly. Here’s our guide to looking stylish rather than slovenly this Christmas.

The surprise indian summer of last month might have lulled you into a false sense of security, but it’s time to face facts – winter is well and truly here. It’s not all bad news though, the cold, dark days might be a little bit depressing, but they give you the perfect excuse to splash out on a luxurious winter coat to get you through the party season. Remember, you can change your outfits every day, but your winter coat is something you’ll most likely be wearing every day, so you want to be sure that you’re wearing something that’s comfortable, flattering and versatile. Here’s our pick from the Freemans catalogue.

Wrapping up in a few extra layers is an essential part of autumn-winter dressing – as much to protect us from the cold as to make any kind of fashion statement! However, the more clothing you add to an outfit, the more risk you run of looking bulky or mist-matched. Follow these simple rules to ensure your winter warmers look just as good as they feel.

There’s something curiously 80s about the concept of power dressing. It instantly brings to mind images of big shoulder pads and even bigger hair – think Melanie Griffith in Working Girl or Dolly Parton and Jane Fonda in 9 to 5. Naturally, fashion has moved on a little bit since then, but there are still plenty of occasions when a woman has to make a professional impression, be it a job interview or a business meeting. Here’s our guide to power dressing 2011 style!

For those special occasions when you really want to feel like the belle of the ball, every woman’s wardrobe should contain at least a couple of long evening dresses. A floor length gown or a chic maxi dress can make any number of statements, from tastefully understated to attention-grabbing glamour. Here’s a selection of the best pieces we’ve seen in our catalogue this season.

Here at Freemans we’ve been engaged in a heated debate this week. Women who get dressed up to do the school run – admirably dedicated to glamour, or just plain nuts? It’s all very well seeing pictures of an immaculately turned out Elle McPherson strutting her stuff on the way to and from her children’s swanky Notting Hill school, but for the majority of us there simply aren’t enough hours in the day to make that much effort.

Let’s face it; September isn’t the most exciting month of the year. In fact at times it can be downright depressing. You officially can’t kid yourself that it’s still summer anymore, the nights are getting darker, and Christmas is still months away. If you’re starting to feel the beginnings of the winter blues, why not book a last minute holiday to cheer yourself up?

As we’ve discussed in the past, autumn is drawing ever nearer, which means it’s time to start building a transitional wardrobe. For the next couple of months we can probably expect the great British weather to be at its most unpredictable, so a good selection of versatile transitional wear will allow you to protect yourself from the elements without prematurely resorting to winter warmers.

As we enter the final stretch of summer, our thoughts naturally turn to the change of seasons. We’ve already given a few thoughts in recent blogs on the importance of creating a transitional wardrobe that can be easily adapted to suit anything the unpredictable British weather can throw at you. Thankfully, many of our favourite designer brands are already offering some fabulous fashion items that are perfect for late summer/early autumn.

We hate to say it, but with August just around the corner, autumn weather may well be on its way sooner rather than later. Obviously we’re determined to continue squeezing every ounce of summer dressing out of our wardrobe as possible, but it’s never too early to start looking at transitional wear for the coming season. That’s why jumper dresses are a fantastic fashion investment at this time of year.