Gem up for evening

The jewel-look works best when worn with maximum extravagance and it’s naturally suited to eveningwear. Look for floaty maxi dresses, Seventies-style jumpsuits and silky mini dresses to up the dazzle factor. 

The more luxe the fabrics, the better; think sumptuous satins, rich crushed velvets and lavish lace.
Be bold and wear one colour from head to toe. Or, for a more eclectic look, mix and match tones; emerald greens and azure blues clash admirably, or try out a russet palette of sanguine reds and mellow yellows. 

Dazzle by day

To don jewel colour for daytime you need a matte effect. A wool coat in ruby red or mustard yellow, worn over just about anything, will work this trend to the max and prove a sound investment for winter. 

Adapt the look into your workwear with a structured blazer in sapphire blue or chartreuse green and mix in with neutral staples, perfect for brightening up a dreary day in the office.
Colour-phobes can jewel up even the most austere of wardrobes by adding accents to a classic LBD with accessories. Killer shoes, a statement bag or sparkling stone cocktail rings are your best friends.

Blend the trend

The great thing about colour-based trends is that you can cleverly combine them with other big seasonal looks for double the impact.

Androgynous boy/girl dressing is a big look for autumn/winter so combine an oversized jewel-tone coat with tailored trousers and a sheer blouse for an outfit that ticks two trend boxes at once. 

For an effortless nod to the Seventies, try oversized flares and pussy-bow blouses; think Bianca Jagger and Studio 54-inspired separates.