If you’re looking for something new to wear right now, I’ve viewed Hobbs and Boden websites to see what’s new in to their shops and online. I would say that there is something for everyone, but if you are searching in the next 3 months you will find the colours more suited to “Autumn” and “Winter” palettes (if you’ve been seasonally colour-analysed). That’s just how it goes at this time of year. However, if you’re a “Summer” or “Spring” don’t despair as I always maintain you can find your colours all year round, but you might just have to look that bit harder. Anyway, if you don’t want to do that, I’d love to help, so do contact me and challenge me to find you something fabulous.
Hobbs (hobbs.com)
If you like classic (timeless) styles and quality, they’ve got a houndstooth wool patterned jacket (£219) and houndstooth skirts (Dolly wool skirt £99 and Molly wool kilt pattern £99). Also I noticed the geo midi dress £179 in green and white (great colours for a “Winter”). However, if you’re not a fan of the neat, and you’d like something more frilly, don’t miss out looking at the Babbington blouse (soft pink) £99 in a satin material with lovely sleeve ruffle detail. There are also lovely satin flowy dresses (length is still long) in various colours. If you like something a bit plainer but with sparkle, view the sequin tweed dress £189. This would be good under a jacket taking you from office to evening concert or theatre. Don’t forget to view the Safia tweed slingbacks to go with it (£129).
I’m absolutely loving the purple peony blouse (£89) also in pale blue. And there’s a Peony dress if you’d like more of a shirt-dress ensemble. Also loving the purple wide leg (still “in”) Sami trousers £110 – very flattering for most legs.
And, if you want a gorgeous winter coat, and you’re a “Deep Summer” or “Winter”, take a look at the Cavendish Wool Coat £329 (also in black). If you’re an “Autumn”, there’s the Livia wool coat £379 which looks very stylish in three colours – I’ll take the brown (Vicuna) please as the other two colours look “Winter” ones to me. (If Hobbs see this, please don’t send me one as I have plenty of coats in reality. Just sayin’ – it looks fabulous quality.)
And, if you like your animal print, there’s a shorter coat (faux fur of course) in leopard print for £219. I’d say great for an “Autumn”.
Of course most of the colours would suit an “Autumn” or “Winter” palette, but if you’re a “Spring” there’s a gorgeous Aimee printed V neck ¾ sleeve top for £45.
Stripes are still in as a pattern choice, so if you like them, and they work for you – take a peek.
Stylish bags and belts in lovely colours that match their new season’s colours, as you’d expect from this brand.
Boden (Boden.com)
If you like polka dots, don’t miss viewing Boden’s new range. There’s 20% off new in at the moment, so the Cotton midi dress Christabel is £103.20 instead of £129.00 (see the website boden.com for the discount code) and the lace collar blouse £55.20 instead of £69 – in 3 colours – is selling like hot cakes! If you like less frill, but still want the polka dots, there’s the Pip Zip-up Ponte Midi Dress £111.20 instead of £139.00 (3 colours). Also from Boden you’d expect styles or patterns that aren’t your usual yet still work for a large proportion of the population. What I mean is something like the Chevron Stitch Midi Dress, £127.20 instead of £159. It’s striking but not too outlandish. Plainer stripes – no problem. View the Marcia Jersey Shirt Dress £95.20 instead of £119.00 in 6 colours. Or, how about Gingham pattern (also spotted in Hobbs). Knightsbridge Gingham Jacket and 7/8 trousers makes for an eyecatching suit, although maybe not for everyone!
If you like the check theme, they have a lovely, colourful belted mac: Lancaster £271.20 instead of £339.00 or the Cheltenham Trench Coat £287.20 instead of £359.00 in two colours.
Of course I know not everyone wants to buy new these days, thinking about the planet’s resources, so do check out Vinted.co.uk. Although the items may not be displayed quite as nicely as on the big brand websites, with a good launder they can come up to your requirements if they don’t appear to be already. Oh, and on the subject of Vinted, I’m giving a 30 minute run-through of how to buy and sell on there if you’re new to it. Do contact me for details if that’s something that would interest you.
SUMMARY
This 2025/6 season’s prints, materials and styles in a nutshell are:
PRINTS: Stripes, Checks, Gingham, Houndstooth, Animal print, Florals, Dots and Abstracts.
MATERIALS: Wool, silk, satin, jersey and cord.
LENGTHS of dresses: Midi or short.
TROUSERS: full length or 7/8ths and WIDE LEG is still in, as is slim fit too.
If you’re needing something for an upcoming event or party, please don’t struggle. I talk to so many women who say to me (after the event) I wish I’d known about you sooner!! [I could have saved them a lot of bother.] That’s what I love to do, so please do get in touch and you can “Dress Without Stress” with my help. If you’re wondering, I don’t just look at Hobbs and Boden – I view a range of brands, probably in excess of 30 and one of the spin-offs of working with me is that I will introduce you to some new brands for you I’m sure.
Fiona Mobbs
Your Colour & Style Consultant
07469 246722
