My clients with a bohemian aspect to their style, across all heights and body types, are enjoying big, patterned cardigans. These unstructured cardigans are fluid or oversized, patterned and very warm and cosy. They’re available in tunic and maxi lengths with long or three quarter sleeves.

A lug sole is a “thick rubber sole with deep indentations that improves the stability and traction of utility wear”. It is common in hiking boots and the like for practical reasons. Over the years, casual fashion footwear has adopted the lug sole as a fun design feature. Lug soles probably made the biggest fashion statement back in the ‘90s when just about every style of footwear could be bought with a lug sole. Since then, the trend took a backseat, although it seems to be gaining momentum now.

BIG is the operative word because ponchos come in two fits: oversized and very oversized. You have to be at peace with the extremely boxy and unstructured integrity of this style in order to feel fab. It’s supposed to look somewhat overwhelming, so opt for a look that is just flattering enough, instead of conventionally flattering. It’s a theatrical silhouette that comes to life in motion.

Denim skirts, especially in pencil silhouettes, were completely mainstream for decades, and quite a popular silhouette. As recently as seven years ago, many of my clients were wearing denim pencil skirts. It was a particular favourite during Fall weather, combined with a pair of tall boots, pullover and jacket. Since then I saw the appeal of the denim skirt diminish as my clients moved towards regular jeans. They also became a scarce commodity at retail.

Acid wash denim needs no introduction if you were a teen or young adult in the late ‘80s. It’s denim that is stone washed in a particular way to create a marbled and mottled effect. Despite the name, no acid is used. The marbled effect is bolder on dark denim, and more subtle on faded denim. Back in the day, we wore acid wash jeans, dungarees, boxy denim jackets and shirts.