How to wear the new trends: Rock chic

If you are struggling to make this season's trends work for you, let our fashion team show you different ways to wear this winter's fashions

Caroline van Lutchje, 42, from Islington, north London owns the stylish Wild Swans boutiques, which specialise in Danish fashion labels.

Why rock chic? It's sexy, it's youthful and it takes a confident woman to tackle the trend full-on.

Why this look works: “It's fashion forward, but comfortable,” says Caroline. Wear a stunning jacket with simple separates or go for leather trousers if your legs are super-slim. An evening dress with glam accessories captures the look in an instant.

What our fashion team says: Rock chic doesn't necessarily mean rock chick. Invest in an elegant leather jacket at the top of your budget and make sure it fits and nips you in where it counts. If leather is just not your thing, buy some bling; a little diamanté goes a long way.

Dress with crystal detail, £290, 8 to 16, By Malene Birger. 80-denier black tights, £7.99, s, m, tall, Levante at tightsplease.co.uk. Shoe boots, £169, LK Bennett. Earrings, from a selection, Monet. Ring, £49.95, Preshhus

Other new trends to try:

Military
Man tailoring
Comfort

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