I've bought my first coat, my coffee order is now extra hot and with ample pumpkin spice and my Saturday evenings are spent in my snuggliest pyjamas, frantically hunting down Claudia Winkleman's latest Strictly Sartorial masterpiece. Ah, autumn, nice to see you old friend.
Autumn may signal cosy layers and 8 pm bedtimes (no judgements!), but it's also the time to dust off your old sequins, feathers and shiny metallics as party season is just around the corner. Whether you have a calendar bustling with plans (show off!) or simply want to be armed and ready for the work Christmas do, it's always a good idea to have joyful pieces on standby to bring oodles of festive glamour.
An easy addition to your party-drobe? I'm making a case for River Island's Cream Long Sleeve Feather Cuff Roll Neck Top, £35 which is so good, it has already sold out in pink and black.
It's surprisingly easy to style, has the most incredible feather cuff sleeves that ensure you are both toasty and look like you work in fashion and is even office-appropriate*. (*Well, I assume it could pass as workwear, but as editor George Terry once pointed out - you could wear a clown outfit to heat Towers and no one would bat an eyelid.)
Essentially, it's a party top for the people. It carefully highlights to all that you've made an effort, but is also very comfortable and won't get you weird looks on the train. Both the pink and black colourways have already completely sold out, so don't sleep on this wintery cream variation. It's secured me at least four compliments already and it's not even November yet.
River Islandwww.riverisland.com
The top is true to size and stretchy - I bought my regular size 10 which was the perfect fit.
Aimee Jakes is heat’s trending content editor. As well as writing about skincare launches, high-street fashion and gym bag essentials, she’s forever chatting to celebs about their fancy beauty routines. Follow her on Instagram here.