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

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.

• Brown jumper, £45, Marks and Spencer –
• Shoes, £49.50, M&S – 
• Brown stripe trousers, £32, Asos –

• Mustard blazer, £65, Topshop –
• Trousers, £45, Topshop –
• Trainers, £34.99, New Look –

• Yellow cardigan, £29, Topshop –
• Orange bag, £22, Topshop –
• Striped jumper, £19.99, Zara –
• Jeans, £19.99, Zara –
• Clear glasses, £120, Finlay & Co  –

• Geo print brown blazer, £49, Topshop –
• Trousers, £46, Topshop –
• Boots, £89, Topshop –
• Roll neck, £8.99, New Look –

• Striped shirt, £19.99, New Look –
• Brown trousers, £32, Asos –
• Bag, £29.99, Lindex –
• Pink shoes, £49.50, M&S –

• 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,