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Get that back-to-school feel with preppy Seventies suits, cardigans and blouses

Gabriele Dirvanauskas shows you how to score top marks for your wardrobe, in the classroom or the boardroom

IT is the start of a new style term, as fashion smartens up its act for autumn.

Get that back-to-school feel with the preppy trend for Seventies suits, cardis and silky blouses. Here, GABRIELE DIRVANAUSKAS shows you how to score top marks for your wardrobe, in the classroom or the boardroom.

 TIP: Choose the same top-to-toe colour for a leg-lengthening look. The plant accessory is optional . . .
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TIP: Choose the same top-to-toe colour for a leg-lengthening look. The plant accessory is optional . . .
  • Brown jumper, £45, Marks and Spencer -
  • Shoes, £49.50, M&S - 
  • Brown stripe trousers, £32, Asos -
 TIP: A two-piece doesn’t have to be dull. We love this mustard set, dress it down with the chunky trainer trend.
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TIP: A two-piece doesn’t have to be dull. We love this mustard set, dress it down with the chunky trainer trend.
  • Mustard blazer, £65, Topshop -
  • Trousers, £45, Topshop -
  • Trainers, £34.99, New Look -
 TIP: Take style tips from your nan by layering with a cardi for autumn to get the ultimate geek chic look
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TIP: Take style tips from your nan by layering with a cardi for autumn to get the ultimate geek chic look
  • Yellow cardigan, £29, Topshop -
  • Orange bag, £22, Topshop -
  • Striped jumper, £19.99, Zara -
  • Jeans, £19.99, Zara -
  • Clear glasses, £120, Finlay & Co  -
 TIP: Pyjama dressing has made it out from under the duvet and into your wardrobe, layer with a fine knit for daywear
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TIP: Pyjama dressing has made it out from under the duvet and into your wardrobe, layer with a fine knit for daywear
  • Geo print brown blazer, £49, Topshop -
  • Trousers, £46, Topshop -
  • Boots, £89, Topshop -
  • Roll neck, £8.99, New Look -
 TIP: Retro coloured stripes are in this season. Wear them with tonal accessories
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TIP: Retro coloured stripes are in this season. Wear them with tonal accessories
  • Striped shirt, £19.99, New Look -
  • Brown trousers, £32, Asos -
  • Bag, £29.99, Lindex -
  • Pink shoes, £49.50, M&S -
 TIP: Pleated skirts are here to stay. Style yours with a contrasting shirt for a look for the new season
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TIP: Pleated skirts are here to stay. Style yours with a contrasting shirt for a look for the new season
  • Blue print shirt, £39, Topshop -
  • Skirt, £55, Topshop -

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HAIR AND MAKE UP: Bella Jones using Laura Mercier.

  • Plants, £55 and £20,
  • Chair, £399,
  • Table, £299,
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