Pick of the Day: Tartan Cape by Fearne Cotton

Cape coats, Tartan and Fearne Cotton. All three are all incredibly fashionable at the moment; so what do you get if you mix them all together?...

...This stunning tartan cape coat from the Fearne Cotton range available at Very.co.uk.

From Fearne Cotton for Very.co.uk £52

It makes for a perfect pick of the day, particularly as the winter chill looms ever closer, as it can be effortlessly be thrown on at a moments notice and make a look stand out, or even compliment one of the biggest trends this season: retro 70s.

Whether your looking for a new winter jacket or simply feel you have to have, there are so many options for how and where to wear this cape.

Team with skinny jeans and a sheer blouse for the smart/casual look, go preppy with a midi skirt and bold accessories or even add some well chosen winter warmers that will not only make the look oh so seasonal, but will scream the seventies!

Shoes: From Dorothy Perkins £45

Bag: From Miss Selfridge £24

Socks: From Peacocks £3.50

Hat: From New Look £9.99

If you're struggling to think of ways to accessorise a tartan piece, one of the easiest ways is to draw a palette of colour inspiration from the weave.

Here we have a cape made up of oranges, burgundys, greys and navy blue and so this is a great place to start for finding your winter pieces.

Some retro lace ups, similar to the dark orange beauties above will make for great footwear, team them with some over the knee socks for texture and to help lengthen the look of the leg.

It also means that wearing skirts and shorts will be a warmer affairs, (simply wear nude tights underneath the socks).

The tartan theme can be as strong or minimal as you like, but this over the satchel is perfect for complimenting the style throughout with ease.

Finish off with a floppy felted hat in one of this season's trend setting shades to capture the overall 70s inspired look.

FemaleFirst Jenna Fordie       twitter @Jenna_FAM