Camilla Ridley-Day, Acting Fashion Editor

Camilla Ridley-Day is a senior fashion stylist and writer with over two decades' experience at The Daily Mail. Having first worked with Weekend magazine, she contributes to the Femail and Inspire sections, focusing on fashion content that is celebrity and trends driven.

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High Street gems the A-list can't resist

26/03/25 08:51

From Emily Ratajkowski 's jeans to Kristen Bell 's dress, and the bag Katie Holmes and Bella Hadid both carry, check out our fabulous guide to celeb-approved High Street heroes. But be quick, star-style doesn't hang around for long......read

The six anti-ageing dos and don'ts for occasionwear - from the colour you should NEVER wear to the accessory that adds 20 years, reveals fashion expert CAMILLA RIDLEY-DAY
23/03/25 04:59
Spring is here, and it's quite possibly my favourite time of year - because with its arrival comes the promise of warmer days and the weddings and parties that are now filling my diary.
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Can you tell the £40 silk pyjamas from the £550 set? Here's the expert guide to the best posh PJs on the high street that every woman wants, by fashion editor CAMILLA RIDLEY-DAY
16/03/25 05:10
Fashion has fallen so hard for silk and satin pyjamas that celebrities, including Gigi Hadid, have embraced the nightwear-as-eveningwear trend.
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Pastels are so in, but do you wear them like a grown up? From Schiaparelli's striking two-pieces to Reiss's statement jumpsuits
12/03/25 07:59
From Schiaparelli's striking blue two-piece to Chanel's palest yellow silk capes, the Spring/Summer 2025 catwalks were awash with soft variations of rose pink, light lemon, lavender, pistachio and powder blue.
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Spring's coolest look? The skirt suit
26/02/25 08:06
Fashion expert CAMILLA RIDLEY-DAY says skirt suits are back - but this time, instead of prim they're decidedly edgy.
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Over 50? Here's exactly what to wear this Valentine's Day - including the fashion trick used by Victoria Beckham
09/02/25 04:49
Valentine's Day is fast approaching and, although you might not be in the first flush of youth - or love - it's always a good excuse to dress up, no matter what your plans.
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The British brands America's most stylish women can't get enough of - you'll never guess which high street favourite is a huge hit in the Hamptons
26/01/25 08:40
After Ivanka Trump was seen sporting a red Suzannah London coat dress at an inauguration event, it's fair to say UK fashion is having a moment Stateside.
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The coats you MUST snap up on sale. Our fashion experts pick the best anti-ageing, flattering shapes with extraordinary discounts... but hurry, they'll sell out soon!
23/01/25 01:54
Living in Britain, if there's one item in your wardrobe guaranteed to be worn regularly, it's your winter coat. I'd argue it's the most important fashion decision you'll make, and the best single item to invest in.
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The most flattering, anti-ageing jeans of 2025 picked by a leading fashion editor from £18 to £480... so can YOU spot the dupes?
16/01/25 01:42
To add a bit of oomph to your January uniform, I suggest finding a new style of jeans. We've picked the best jeans in five key styles for 2025.
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Over 50? The six trends you wear at work that are making you look 10 years older- and the looks that will take the years off
12/01/25 08:30
CAMILLA RIDLEY-DAY reveals her rules for snappy office dressing. No, you don't need Botox or Ozempic - give your workwear style an overhaul and you'll take the years off with ease.
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Warm up to winter workout wear
08/01/25 08:10
Follow FEMAIL's training gear guide and no matter how bad the weather, you'll have the right outfit to stay warm, dry and power through your workout in style.
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How to flex your fashion muscles this year
29/12/24 08:46
With one last blow-out to tick off the party list tomorrow - hello New Year's Eve - we're now only days away from finally tackling the Twixmas bloat and embracing all those New Year resolutions.
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Dress like Kate Middleton this Christmas: This is EXACTLY how to wear burgundy
16/12/24 02:44
Tis the season to pour yourself a glass of something rich, smooth and velvety - and to wear it too.
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The fashion formula experts say will make any outfit sing: Our editors reveal the three steps that make an outfit flattering and anti-ageing... and show how to do it
16/12/24 01:40
Christmas parties and events are tricky, sartorially speaking. Thankfully, there's a foolproof formula insiders use to make an impact without ever looking overdressed.
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The fashion formula experts say will make any outfit sing: Our editors reveal the three steps that make an outfit flattering and anti-ageing... and show how to do it
12/12/24 01:52
Christmas parties and events are tricky, sartorially speaking. Thankfully, there's a foolproof formula insiders use to make an impact without ever looking overdressed.
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Dress like Kate for £123 - and other amazing designer party dress dupes
19/11/24 11:11
Whatever your budget, there's a dress to suit your festive style. But look out for these pieces in particular - they have cult status with A-list celebrities.
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This party season is all about metallics. So grab one of the... High St dupes of A-list sparklers
17/11/24 08:19
Fashion expert CAMILLA RIDLEY-DAY has picked out the best High Street dupes for the festive season.
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You CAN buy cashmere for £50, says fashion expert CAMILLA RIDLEY-DAY... and here's my pick of the best flattering, anti-ageing buys
13/11/24 05:06
Knitwear season is finally upon us, and with it the temptation to snap up the first synthetic jumper that catches your eye. But this year, you really can opt for cashmere instead.
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Return of the Scarlet Starlet: Forget muted autumn tones and embrace the sheer glamour of head-to-toe red loved by Meghan Markle and Serena Williams
06/11/24 09:08
The stars are back to doing what they do best: making an ultra-glamorous statement. And this season, there's only one hue to do it in - vibrant, glowing scarlet.
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Marks's coolest collaboration yet: Celebrities love Bella Freud's cashmere and silk. Now you can buy them at high street prices
16/10/24 07:25
Marks & Spencer's 27-piece collaboration with celebrity favourite Bella Freud lands today in 30 selected stores and online.
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The subtle sex appeal of suede
25/09/24 07:14
Sumptuous suede is the fabric to be seen in this autumn. Designers such as Miu Miu and Prada sent it down the AW24 catwalk, while the High Street's new collections use it for bags, skirts and more.
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As London Fashion week approaches, our style expert reveals the 6 preppy essentials to buy now for your autumn uniform
11/09/24 08:04
Last week the fashion crowd weren't in Paris or Milan, but gathered at the Hamptons, the ultra-luxe coastal resort outside New York.
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Get a flatter tummy with no effort with the experts guide to Autumn's savviest shapewear
09/09/24 12:21
Remember feeling like a stuffed sausage on legs, struggling to breathe in a pair of control pants - all for the sake of a flatter tummy?
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The six dress styles you need to know for autumn, picked by fashion insiders - plus the exact ones to buy
04/09/24 03:57
Here they come - those tricky transitional weeks between summer and autumn. It's too warm for a jumper, but it's certainly time to pack away the 'summer wardrobe'.
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Our style expert reveals how wear ballerina pumps and Mary-Janes like Lily Collins and Victoria Beckham
28/08/24 07:33
Emily Cooper, the lead character of Emily In Paris, wore her first ever pair of flats in the latest episodes, after four series of devotion to high heels.
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The (very strict) rules of how to do boho style like a grown up
21/08/24 07:27
Boho fashion is back - and it's only going to get bigger as we head into September. But there's no need to panic, because this time boho has grown up alongside the women who are wearing it.
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Fashion expert reveals how to wear oversized polka dots - the hottest new look seen on Margot Robbie, Anna Wintour and Jennifer Lawrence
07/08/24 07:01
Polka dots are back - but not as you've worn them before. Forget prim and preppy and think colourful, enormously oversized or, at the very least, combined with clever cutouts and softly draped fabrics.
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You CAN look good in the gym. Our fashion editor reveals the workout gear that is as good as shapewear - and super comfortable! PLUS the one gym wear trick that will make you look younger...
04/08/24 07:27
There's nothing like the Paris Olympics to make you realise it's high time you got off the sofa, hit the gym and toned up.
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How to dress in a heatwave? Slip into the new (very long) shorts for an office-appropriate and flattering look
31/07/24 07:33
Just when you thought you might go the whole UK summer without breaking out your warm-weather wardrobe, here comes the heatwave.
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Summer chic is easy with a shot of espresso: It's the last colour you think of when the sun shines, but brown is hot this season
17/07/24 07:38
Deep chocolate, espresso, chestnut - whatever name you'd like to bestow upon it, dark brown is the shade to be seen in this summer. Here's our guide to adding some espresso to your summer wardrobe.
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It's game, set match for summer co-ords! That's matching tops and bottoms... and forget Wimbledon whites, this year block colours and patterns are a smash
11/07/24 08:09
The tennis might be the main event this week, but forget the on-court action at Wimbledon ... the fashion parade in those famous green stands is a far more exciting spectator sport.
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Leopard is the print of the season. Our fashion expert reveals how to tame the tackiest trend - and make you look younger
16/06/24 03:34
Leopard, the Marmite of prints, sometimes intimidating - never for the fainthearted. Think you're over it or, whisper it, too old? Think again. Animal print is swarming the High Street.
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The fashion experts' new rules for floral dresses that stop them looking dated or mumsy
30/05/24 10:59
Heralding the return of warm weather by wearing florals doesn't sound like anything new. But don't dismiss this trend out of hand, because this year it does have something more to offer.
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Could John Lewis steal Boden's swimwear crown? The High Street retailer gives their range a chic revamp just in time for summer
22/05/24 07:30
Swimwear season is nearly upon us, which likely means one of two things; either digging an old-faithful cossie from the back of your cupboard or searching for something flattering.
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NEVER wear top-to-toe tweed, avoid dainty jewellery and lilac is a definite NO. Here's how to borrow your Granny's style without looking frumpy
21/04/24 07:08
Granny's favourite style has moved into our wardrobes, bringing prim-and-proper occasion dressing to the everyday.
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FIRST LOOK: As Laura Ashley relaunches, how does it stack up against its vintage heyday?
11/04/24 12:53
Laura Ashley - two words for ever identified with pretty prints and floral fabrics, it's one of those British brands that conjures up feelings of warm nostalgia.
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Think leather always looks tacky? This is how to look more Kate Moss than Kim Kardashian and avoid Victoria Beckham's fashion faux pas
31/03/24 07:19
The spring collections are full of clever leather pieces that are colourful, cut to flatter and feature none of the dated styles you might wince at. Grown-up, understated and versatile, can be worn at any age.
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Embrace your inner ice queen
28/02/24 08:28
Ice blue is flattering for all skin tones, given its light-reflective properties - always a boon for anyone looking to boost a tired complexion - and makes a powerful statement in a sea of monochrome.
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These £24.99 H&M jeans look just as good as Gucci's £1,000 pair, here are the denim designer dupes you should be buying
25/02/24 08:05
Should you like your jeans loose fitting, this season's styles should be right up your street. But if you can't afford Gucci's £1,000 denim, the High Street - and supermarkets - are full of designer dupes.
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As top designers send them down the catwalk at LFW, how the fleece got fashionable
21/02/24 08:07
That fleeces are cosy and functional won't surprise the dog walkers among us. Yet, somehow, this humble jacket has made the move from the dog walk to the catwalk. Yes, fleeces are having a fashion moment.
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Kate wears the trousers in a McQueen statement suit that looked like she meant business: Femail's Fashion Verdict as the Princess of Wales steps out in the US
01/12/22 12:15
Arriving in Boston yesterday, the Princess of Wales looked like she meant business wearing a £1,960 navy trouser suit by British designer Alexander McQueen.
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What to wear this weekend: FEMAIL picks out the best freedom sequins for effortless style this season
21/07/21 09:14
Camilla Ridley-Day shares advice for embracing this season's freedom sequins trend at any occasion. The UK-based style expert also picks out a selection of pieces available from online stores.
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What to wear this weekend: FEMAIL picks out the best summer blazers for effortless style this season
24/06/21 01:37
Camilla Ridley-Day shared advice for embracing this season's blazer trend British style expert shared a selection of retailers currently stocking the seasonal trend.
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What to wear this weekend: FEMAIL picks out the best floaty maxi dresses for effortless style this season
16/06/21 09:09
Camilla Ridley-Day shares advice for embracing this season's floaty maxi dress trend at any occasion. The UK-based style expert also picks out a selection of the best pieces available from online stores.
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What to wear this weekend: FEMAIL picks out the best monochrome items for effortless style this season
09/06/21 09:10
Camilla Ridley-Day shares advice for embracing this season's monochrome trend at any occasion. The British style expert also picked out a selection of the best pieces available from online stores.
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What to wear this weekend: FEMAIL picks out the best A-line skirts for effortless style this season
02/06/21 09:34
Camilla Ridley-Day shares advice for embracing this season's A-line skirts trend at any occasion. The British style expert also picked out a selection of the best pieces available from online stores.
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The sun's finally out and this season there are styles for every shape. Here's our: Pick of the summer shortlist
02/06/21 09:06
Camilla Ridley-Day advises letting your body shape be your guide when buying shorts. The UK-based fashion stylist shares her advice and reveals a selection of options available to buy.
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What to wear this weekend: FEMAIL picks out the best ecru pieces for effortless style this season
19/05/21 09:06
Camilla Ridley-Day shares advice for embracing this season's ecru trend at any occasion. The British style expert also picked out a selection of the best pieces available from online stores.
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What to wear this weekend: FEMAIL picks out the best escapism prints for effortless style this season
12/05/21 09:02
Camilla Ridley-Day shares advice for embracing this season's escapism prints trend at any occasion. The British style expert also picked out a selection of the best pieces available from online stores.
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What to wear this weekend: FEMAIL picks out the best linen for effortless style this season
05/05/21 09:03
Camilla Ridley-Day shares advice for embracing this season's linen trend at any occasion. The British style expert also picked out a selection of the best pieces available from online stores.
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What to wear this weekend: FEMAIL picks out the best polka dots for effortless style this season
28/04/21 09:04
Camilla Ridley-Day shared advice for embracing this season's polka dot trend. The British style expert said to look for detailing, including fluted sleeves.
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What to wear this weekend: FEMAIL picks out the best paisley for effortless style this season
21/04/21 09:11
Camilla Ridley-Day shares advice for embracing this season's paisley trend at any occasion. The British style expert also picked out a selection of the best pieces available from online stores.
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What to wear this weekend: FEMAIL picks out the best fuchsia for effortless style this season
14/04/21 09:14
Camilla Ridley-Day shares advice for embracing this season's fuchsia trend at any occasion. The British style expert also picked out a selection of the best pieces available from online stores.
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What to wear this weekend: FEMAIL picks out the best double denim for effortless style this season
31/03/21 09:21
Camilla Ridley-Day shares advice for wearing this season's double denim trend. British fashion expert suggests wearing wide-leg while spring is in full swing.
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What to wear this weekend: FEMAIL picks out the best pastels for effortless style this season
24/03/21 11:39
Camilla Ridley-Day shares advice for embracing this season's pastels trend at any occasion. The British style expert also picked out a selection of the best pieces available from online stores.
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What to wear this weekend: FEMAIL picks out the best trench coat for effortless style this season
17/03/21 10:04
Camilla Ridley-Day shares advice for embracing this season's trench coat trend at any occasion. The British style expert also picked out a selection of the best pieces available from online stores.
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What to wear this weekend: FEMAIL picks out the best puff sleeves for effortless style this season
10/03/21 10:01
Camilla Ridley-Day (pictured) shared advice for this season's puff sleeves trend, saying bigger is always better. The style expert picked out the best pieces available from online stores.
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What to wear this weekend: FEMAIL picks out the best wide leg trousers for comfortable style this season
03/03/21 10:07
Camilla Ridley-Day (pictured) shares her advice for approaching the wide-leg trouser trend. British style expert says wide leg gives a casual look but can also be dressed up.
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What to wear this weekend: FEMAIL picks out the best mint coats
24/02/21 09:59
Camilla Ridley-Day has shared her advice for styling the best mint coats for Spring. The British style expert says that ice cream shades are going to be big this year.
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What to wear this weekend: FEMAIL picks out the best coloured stripes for effortless style this season
17/02/21 10:09
Camilla Ridley-Day shares advice for embracing this season's coloured stripes trend at any occasion. The British style expert also picked out a selection of the best pieces available from online stores.
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What to wear this weekend: FEMAIL picks out the best big collar knitwear
10/02/21 10:03
Camilla Ridley-Day shares advice for styling the best big collar knitwear. The British style expert also picked out a selection of the best pieces available from online stores.
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What to wear this weekend: FEMAIL picks out the best tabards for effortless style this season
03/02/21 10:06
Camila Ridley-Day shares advice for embracing this season's tabards trend at any occasion. The British style expert also picked out a selection of the best pieces available from online stores.
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What to wear this weekend: FEMAIL picks out the best matching activewear
27/01/21 10:04
Camilla Ridley-Day shares advice for styling the best matching activewear. The British style expert also picked out a selection of the best pieces available from online stores.
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What to wear this weekend: FEMAIL picks out the best leopard prints for effortless style this season
20/01/21 10:08
Camilla Ridley-Day shares advice for embracing the leopard print trend at any occasion. The British style expert also picked out a selection of the best pieces available from online stores.
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What to wear this weekend: FEMAIL picks out the best jumpsuits
13/01/21 10:02
British style expert Camilla Ridley-Day has shared advice for styling jumpsuits for casual elegance. She revealed that it is best to avoid black and opt for tapered legs
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What to wear this weekend: FEMAIL picks out the best fair isle knits for effortless style this season
06/01/21 10:44
Camilla Ridley-Day shares advice for embracing this season's fair isle knit trend at any occasion. The British style expert also picks out a selection of the most fashionable pieces available to buy online.
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What to wear this weekend: FEMAIL picks out the best of festive velvet for effortless style this season
23/12/20 10:11
British style expert shares advice for embracing festive velvet this Christmas as she reveals it is best to opt for matt rather than crushed.
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What to wear this weekend: FEMAIL picks out festive party dresses for effortless style this season
16/12/20 10:02
Camilla Ridley-Day shares advice for embracing festive party dresses this season. The British style expert also shared a selection of retailers currently stocking the seasonal trend.
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What to wear this weekend: FEMAIL picks out the best winter brights for effortless style this season
02/12/20 10:58
Camilla Ridley-Day shares advice for embracing this season's winter brights trend at any occasion. The British style expert also picks out a selection of the most fashionable pieces available to buy online.
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Check out supermarket style: From designer-alike denim shirts to platforms perfect for a Christmas kitchen disco
18/11/20 10:11
Supermarket chic is in full swing and is far more promising than expected. As we attempt to update our winter wardrobes, here are some of FEMAIL's favourites available right now in UK retailers.
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What to wear this weekend: FEMAIL picks out the best sharp coats for effortless style this season
18/11/20 10:02
Camilla Ridley-Day shares advice for embracing this season's sharp coats trend at any occasion. The British style expert also picks out a selection of the most fashionable pieces available to buy online.
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What to wear this weekend: FEMAIL picks out matching knitwear for effortless style this season
11/11/20 10:04
Camilla Ridley-Day shares advice for embracing matching knits this season. The British style expert also shared a selection of retailers currently stocking the seasonal trend.
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What to wear this weekend: FEMAIL picks out the cable-knit jumpers for effortless style this season
04/11/20 11:42
Camilla Ridley-Day shares advice for embracing cable-knit jumpers this season. The British style expert also shared a selection of retailers currently stocking the seasonal trend.
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What to wear this weekend: FEMAIL picks out the best corduroy pieces for effortless style this season
28/10/20 10:08
Camilla Ridley-Day shares advice for embracing corduroy clothing this season. The British style expert also shared a selection of retailers currently stocking the seasonal trend.
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What to wear this weekend: FEMAIL picks out the must-have chevron stripes this season
21/10/20 10:38
Camilla Ridley-Day shares advice for getting your hands on the must-have chevron-striped items. The British style expert picked out a selection of the best pieces available online.
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What to wear this weekend: FEMAIL picks out the best quilted khaki coats for this season
08/10/20 12:25
Camilla Ridley-Day shares advice for getting your hands on the must have quilted khaki coat this season. The British style expert picked out a selection of the best pieces available online.
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What to wear this weekend: FEMAIL picks out the best autumn florals for effortless style this season
30/09/20 11:39
Camilla Ridley-Day shares advice for embracing the autumn floral trend at any occasion. The British style expert also picked out a selection of the best pieces available from online stores.
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What to wear this weekend: FEMAIL picks out the little black dresses of the season
23/09/20 10:00
FEMAIL's Fashion editor Camilla Ridley-Day pics out the little black dresses of the season from the highstreet. Including a sleeveless crepe number from Whistles and classic cotton from John Lewis.
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Believe it or not, your bra could be one of the most harmful items in your wardrobe for the environment. So here's Femail's guide to... Lingerie the planet will love
16/09/20 09:48
Producing sustainable underwear is challenging, but now a handful of brands have proved it is possible. Here, CAMILLA RIDLEY-DAY shares her top picks...
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What to wear this weekend: FEMAIL picks out the best embroidered pieces for the summer to Autumn trend
02/09/20 09:03
Camilla Ridley-Day shared advice for embracing the embroidery trend along with a list of retailers who are stocking the trend - which the British style expert says will transition into the Autumn.
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