September has been a month of change. Those scorching hot summer days are long gone and the approach to winter is clearly underway.
We have been packing away our summer wardrobes and saying goodbye to sandals, shorts and flowy dresses for another year. This month has been the return of jackets, jumpers and cardigans.
Across Nottingham, people have been adapting their wardrobes to suit the change in weather whilst also keeping stylish and original. As part of our new daily newsletter, The Nottinghamian, we take to the streets of Nottingham every Thursday to spot the best-dressed people and get the details of their outfits.
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During September, Nottingham residents have been getting creative whilst taking on the colder days with handmade outfits and layering up. Below is a round-up of the six best-dressed fashion lovers this month.
Alternative couple
Elissa Blaire, 22, from Long Eaton was in the city showing Stefan Stoica, 24, from Spain, the sights of Nottingham including a visit to the Haunted Museum. The pair looked very original in their outfits, which they both describe as "alternative". Elissa said her inspiration comes from whatever she likes the look of and Stefan added: "Music has something to do with it as well." They both said their music taste is metal and "rough around the edges". Stefan said: "It sums up our style." When asked the one piece of style advice they would give, Elissa said: "Wear whatever you like and own it."
Outfit breakdown:
Elissa
- T-shirt - F&F
- Hoodie - Band merch from Impericon
- Fishnets - F&F
- Shorts - F&F
- Boots - New Look
- Bag - Superdry
Stefan
- Hoodie - Impericon
- Trousers - Zalando
- Trainers - Nike
Handmade
Jane Morgan showed off a retro look as she headed into Nottingham for the first time since the pandemic. The 71-year-old from Mapperley looked very stylish in her 50s-inspired outfit. She summed up her style as: "Just trying to enjoy life, I love clothes and fashion."
Jane likes 1950s clothing, which is reflected in her look and she makes a lot of her clothing by hand. She said: "I sew, so I find patterns and fabric I like." Her love of sewing started when she was very young and her favourite creation was a dress with old film stars on. Jane finds making her own clothes rewarding and her outfit today reflected her love of the craft as the fabric on her dress has sewing sayings printed all over including 'my soul is fed by needle and thread' and 'fabric goddess'.
Outfit breakdown:
- Cardigan - Banned Retro
- Dress - "A tribute to sewing" made by Jane using fabric from Cornwall
- Shoes - New Look, with butterfly patch added by Jane
- Handbag - A present
Mix of styles
Nick Hill from Redhill was in Nottingham wearing a casual outfit. When asked how to describe his style he said: "I have no idea, I guess casual." The 48-year-old's outfit inspiration comes from "whatever is in the wardrobe". He said: "I like the skater look mixed with a bit of casual French chic." Nick's piece of style advice is to not look at other people and "do not feel uncomfortable just to look good."
Outfit breakdown:
- Hat - TK Maxx
- Jacket - White Rose
- T-shirt - Next
- Trousers - Next
- Shoes - Vans
Pink
Lesley Tring stood out from the crowds in a beautifully patterned dress. The 64-year-old from Keyworth describes her style as "smart casual". She gets her inspiration from various shops. She said: "I browse online but I do come to see the clothes and the fabrics in the stores." Lesley usually wears dresses, trousers and tops but does not like to wear skirts. In the winter she opts for leggings and a tunic over the top. When asked to give one piece of style advice, she said: "Just dress according to your size."
Outfit breakdown:
- Dress - Marks & Spencer
- Shoes - Ecco
- Socks - Primark
- Bag - Marks & Spencer
Wrapping up
Fashion student Hannah McCafferty describes her style as "grungy but classy". The 20-year-old from Stoke on Trent said the inspiration behind her outfit choice was because she "was cold this morning". Hannah gets her style inspiration from Instagram and Fashion Weeks in Milan, New York and Paris. Her style advice is: "Wear whatever you want because it could become a trend." Hannah prefers to shop online rather than in stores and gets most of her outfits from ASOS.
Outfit breakdown:
- Hoodie - ASOS
- Jacket - Depop
- Trousers - ASOS
- Shoes - Dr Martens
- Bag - Rough Trade
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