'Country Set' is very much an English term (I think!) and refers to a group of people who live in the countryside and have a certain style about them. Think Hunter Wellingtons (gum boots!), Kate Middleton in her Norfolk home, Country estates and super-cute spaniels. In terms of fashion, for this Autumn/Winter we're seeing this look moving into the city too.
A key item for this trend is a parka or anorak, usually in a green shade and worn with a patterned jumper or shirt dress. Equestrian styling is also used, particularly in the trousers (slim fit and high waisted with piped pockets) and also prints; there's lots of Gucci style chain prints around for this season.
The bomber jacket is back with an update; heavy quilting and embroidered logos feature on new season styles. There's even the addition of a hood in some cases too.
In terms of prints, checks feature here alongside the chain references and also a lot of scarf prints, where multiple styles are used within one design. For the scarf prints, keep the colour palette the same and play with motifs and scale, to avoid too much overload.
I really hope you like this trend! I live in the countryside and see this look all the time (and yes, I do have a spaniel!), so it's exciting to see it coming into the mainstream. What do you think of this look?
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