So with the sales happening right now the spring/summer collections are checking out of the shops at bargain prices, but in their place comes (perhaps prematurely) the autumn/winter collections. Not ready to make those all important winter wardrobe decisions. (Which coat? What boots? Skirt length? Trouser style?) Don’t despair!

The shows earlier in the year brought about an array of looks, palettes and themes, enough to confuse even the savviest fashionista. Here we dissect the collections to bring you the hottest trends for the fall.

HOT LOOKS:

Military goes Aviator: Military has been around for a while but this season it has evolved into a Top Gun-esque Aviator theme thanks to Burberry Prorsum (above) backed up by shearling appearances at Pringle, Hermes and Emilio Pucci.

Equestrian Chic: Get out your tweed jackets and riding boots because this is a hot look a big theme at Ralph Lauren also seen at Christian Dior and Mulberry.

Animal Print: Leopard is now a wardrobe staple but it wasn’t just spots on the runway tiger and lizard were also prevalent, check out Balmain, Dries Van Noten, Dolce and Gabbana, Roberto Cavalli and Blumarine for some of the best.

Lacey lovely: Last season we were pastel pretty next season we’ll be saucy seductresses, think Parisian lingerie. Christopher Kane got everyone feeling lusty, whilst Dolce and Gabbana, Stella McCartney, Antonio Berardi and Valentino also had some racy looks.

COLOURS:

Red: Red is hot hot hot for fall. We’ve already seen it on our favourite A-listers now prepare yourself to go bold in coats/dresses/skirts thanks to Givenchy, Zac Posen, Joseph Altuzarra, Giorgio Armani and some particularly stunning gowns at Valentino.

Metallics: Prepare for a gold rush, from delicate bronzes to bright and shiny the look for evening is all about the metallic. Michael Kors had some show stopping gowns whilst Lanvin and DVF also featured metallic.

Camel: There’s a revolution in daytime chic that will hark back to eras gone by where camel was the prevalent palette. Camel coats are big but it doesn’t stop there check out Celine, Chloe, Marc Jacobs and Gucci for inspiration.

WARDROBE ESSENTIALS:

High waisted trousers: Give your wardrobe a seventies overhall with the must have trousers. Particularly sexy looks were seen over at Emilio Pucci with a fair presence also at Tommy Hilfiger, Chloe and Salvatore Ferragamo.

Mid length skirts: Perhaps one of the biggest shocks at the fall collections, the hemlines are coming down so they hang mid-calf in a look that is distinctly 50s. Marc Jacobs, Louis Vuitton and Fendi all gave us this new look.

Leather anything: Check out any collection and you can probably find something leather, we’re moving on from jackets to dresses, skirts, trousers and tops. Particular favourites include Celine, Derek Lam, Gianfranco Ferre, Christoper Kane and Rick Owens.

Fur Coat : Real or fake whatever your pick just make sure your wearing it. Whether it’s a cuddly coat, fluffy gillet or even yeti boots just make it furry. Chanel went for it big time but the look was also prevalent at many other collections including Maison Martin Magiela, Proenza Schouler, Lanvin, Chloe and Valentino.