Bake Off’s bread week was a disaster, but Nigella Lawson and Alison Hammond made up for it with their chic autumn outfits
Nigella’s blazer is still in stock, and it's now reduced
The Great British Bake Off’s bread week might not have produced the mouth-watering bakes we usually expect from the show, but last night’s episode was far from lacking wow-factor thanks to Nigella Lawson and Alison Hammond.
Alison's Never Fully Dressed star deer Aria mesh dress was so popular that it sold out only 30 minutes into the episode. Luckily for us, the dress is still available to shop in a range of different patterns, which means we can easily recreate the look.
Nigella, on the other hand, stuck to the block colours she often relies on. Her Hobbs Blake check jacket comes in the most beautiful pink hue, with ivory checks adding a hint of pattern and texture. She dressed the blazer down for a more casual feel with a classic white tee that kept the colour feeling light and airy against her black tailored trousers and created a look we’re definitely bookmarking for this season.
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If you're daunted by the idea of styling pink, there's no easier way to wear it than this. Ivory checks soften the colour into a beautiful, sugary hue, while the cut makes pairing it with tailored trousers, jeans or midi skirts easy.
If you don't already have a pair of black tailored trousers in your capsule wardrobe, these Mango trousers make a great investment. The sleek, easy-going shape is simple and flattering, with front creases adding structure to the look.
This cotton-rich T-shirt is cut to a regular fit, with a neat crew neckline and hip-grazing hem creating a laid-back look. Shoppers say it has a flattering 'boxy' fit, while one highlighted the 'superb quality' and 'slightly heavyweight material', which, they say, gives it an 'excellent drape.'
Shop Alison's look
While Alison's deer print style is now sold out, the leopard print fabric and charm accents on this one give a very similar look.
If it was the animal print element of Alison's dress that caught your eye, this version might be your next purchase. Elegant leopard-print bows bring a sophisticated hit of pattern to this midi.
Polka dots are everywhere right now, so this take on Alison's midi dress is a really timely buy. The black and white spots, twinned with the bold red poppy accents, also feel classic, so you can rest assured that you'll get tons of wear out of it.
These two autumn outfit ideas couldn’t be more different from one another, but they both tick all the boxes when it comes to on-trend styling this season. Smart, elevated and playful in their use of colour, we’re not only tuning into Bake Off for the impressive recipes this year but also for all the outfit inspiration we need to get through the season in style.
While Alison’s dress grounded its bright accents in a warm, autumnal brown hue, Nigella kept the pink of her blazer feeling light and airy by styling it with a white T-shirt and trainers. Pink is set to stick around throughout autumn and winter after dominating trends in spring, so now is the perfect time to lean into pastels.
