Statement, chunky knitwear is going to be key this season

Lighter knits, layered under the tunic dress and worn with thick tights and boots will be a key trend to watch out for too; invest in a furry trimmed gilet for the ultimate in cosy style writes Amanda Griffiths

Statement, chunky knitwear is going to be key this season, writes Amanda Griffiths. Lighter knits, layered under the tunic dress and worn with thick tights and boots will be a key trend to watch out for too; invest in a furry trimmed gilet for the ultimate in cosy style.

'Top trends this season are neutrals, camels, lace and cosy knits; looking classy and womanly, with strong, attractive accessories.'Dawn Gail Priestley, Florentyna Dawn, Hazel Grove

Stockists

Austin Reed: 01845 573135, www.austinreed.co.ukCheshire Oaks, Ellesmere Port; stores in Chester, Liverpool and Lowry Outlet, Manchester

Betty Barclay: www.bettybarclay.co.ukDe Keyser Fashions, Chester; Broadbents, Knutsford; Helen Winterson, Marple; Susie Blues, Sale; Broadbents, Warrington; Hoopers, Wilmslow

Bianca: Julie at Ruth Rae, Nantwich; Shelley H, Sale; Imagination, Tarvin

CC : 018 4557 3120, www.ccfashion.co.ukBeatties, Birkenhead; House of Fraser, Manchester; CC stores in Chester, Heswall, Mold, Nantwich, Wilmslow

Elegance: 0844 557 5507

Escada: 0207 245 9800 Angela Beer, Bramhall

Jaeger: 0845 051 0063, www.jaeger.co.ukStores in Altrincham, Chester, Ellsemere Port, Knutsford, Liverpool, Manchester and Wilmslow; House of Fraser in Manchester; Harvey Nichols in Manchester

James Lakeland: www.jameslakeland.netHelen Winterson, Marple; House of Fraser, Manchester; Si Belle, Tarporley

Passport: www.passport-fashion.de

Planet: www.planet.co.ukHouse of Fraser, Altrincham; Beatties, Birkenhead; Planet store in Chester and at Cheshire Oaks

Sticky Fingers:www.stickyfingersclothing.com Sue Huntington, Heswall; Saphire Intl. Fashion, Llandudno; Susie Blues, Poynton

Ted Baker: 0845 130 4278, www.tedbaker.comSelfridges, Trafford Centre; Manchester Shambles; Kendalls, Manchester; Liverpool; Cheshire Oaks, Ellesmere Port

Viyella: 01845 573120, www.viyella.co.ukViyella, Heswall and Austin Reed, Chester