This autumn/winter we’re celebrating a new ‘it’ colour; it’s bold, strong and very Purple. The neutral colours and bold patterns that we’ve grown used to during recent seasons will soon be a distant memory, with such designers as Emilio Pucci and Valentino going crazy for all purple related shades; vivacious violet, luscious lavender and mystic mauve are among the must have colours from within the purple spectrum.

A long sleeved block colour dress, like this from French connection, £70 will be a perfect addition to your autumn wardrobe, and with the comeback of coloured opaque tights, why not try a pair in this seriously stylish shade.