<p>The fashion world has long been in thrall to exotic prints from the East.</p><p>Autumn/Winter 2016 is no different, with designers from Gucci, to Prada, to Dolce & Gabbana, all featuring oriental prints and influences heavily in their collections for this season. </p><p>The opulent colour palette of reds, golds and blacks particularly lends itself to the darker, winter months and, if you're looking to add a little drama to your party outfit, it's the perfect trend to take you from day to night. </p><p>Enter George's <a href="http://direct.asda.com/george/women/oriental-prints/D1M15G1C15,default,sc.html#http://direct.asda.com/george/women/oriental-prints/D1M15G1C15,default,sc.html" target="_blank">Shanghai Nights</a> collection, which features all you need to add an oriental flourish to your winter wardrobe.</p><p>Here's how to wear the exotic prints and styles this season and all the pieces you can snap up in store now. </p><h2>1. The bomber jacket</h2><script async defer src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js"></script><p><a data-pin-do="embedPin" data-pin-width="large" data-pin-terse="true" href="https://uk.pinterest.com/pin/132363676526484978/"></a></p><p>Bomber jackets are showing no signs of waning in popularity anytime soon, but for winter, opt for darker base colours with embroidery in rich reds, greens, pinks and golds.</p><p><a href="http://direct.asda.com/george/womens/coats-jackets/embroidered-bomber-jacket/GEM547558,default,pd.html" target="_blank">This George sateen bomber</a> features floral embroidery design detail and is inspired by the delicate patterns of Japanese kimono. Pair it with jeans and trainers for a casual day look and with black trousers and heels for evening.</p><p><img alt="oriental-print-bomber-jacket" class="ci-image ci-original" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/oriental-print-bomber-jacket_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>2. The printed shirt</h2><p><a data-pin-do="embedPin" data-pin-width="large" data-pin-terse="true" href="https://uk.pinterest.com/pin/401172279290938736/"></a></p><p>The simplest way to wear this trend for daytime is with a statement printed shirt, which can either be tucked into jeans on the weekend, or layered under a suit to liven up your work wardrobe. </p><p>The floral detail picked out in autumnal golds and russets on this printed <a href="http://direct.asda.com/george/women/shirts-blouses/butterfly-print-blouse/GEM533250,default,pd.html" target="_blank">George shirt</a> gives a subtle nod to the Orient. </p><p><img alt="oriental-print-shirt" class="ci-image ci-original" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/oriental-print-shirt_GL?scl=1"></p><p> </p><h2>3. The statement jewels</h2><p><a data-pin-do="embedPin" data-pin-width="large" data-pin-terse="true" href="https://uk.pinterest.com/pin/387450374173160641/"></a></p><p>The AW16 catwalks were awash with embellished eveningwear. It's all about showing off your jewels this party season!</p><p><a href="http://direct.asda.com/george/womens/tops/tiered-front-top-with-necklace/GEM546452,default,pd.html" target="_blank">This George tiered-front top</a> - available in red or black - comes with a jewelled black and gold pendant necklace, so all the hard work's pretty much done for you. All you have to do is slip it on with an on-trend pleated midi-skirt, or your skinny jeans, and prepare to sparkle. </p><p><img alt="necklace-top" class="ci-image ci-original" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/necklace-top_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>4. The floral dress </h2><p><a data-pin-do="embedPin" data-pin-width="large" data-pin-terse="true" href="https://uk.pinterest.com/pin/162481499036416641/"></a></p><p>This summer favourite is refashioned in a darker, more vampy colour palette of blacks and golds for AW16. For cold winter days, wear it under a tailored coat with black tights and ankle boots. </p><p><a href="http://direct.asda.com/george/womens/dresses/floral-pleated-tea-dress/GEM533249,default,pd.html" target="_blank">George's floral printed tea dress</a> combines the opulent florals and colours of the East with a romantic, feminine sihouette and will take you straight from desk to drinks. </p><p><img alt="george-tea-dress-2__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/george-tea-dress-2__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>5. The cold-shoulder top</h2><p><a data-pin-do="embedPin" data-pin-width="large" data-pin-terse="true" href="https://uk.pinterest.com/pin/47428602305585081/"></a></p><p>Fashion is currently obsessed with giving people the cold shoulder. Literally. The shoulder is the new erogenous zone so get yours out this party season. Wear a cold-shoulder top with skinny black jeans or an leather-look A-line mini for evening, or layered under a chunky knit cardigan with boyfriend jeans for daytime. </p><p>The warm hues of this <a href="http://direct.asda.com/george/womens/tops/floral-print-cold-shoulder-top/GEM531409,default,pd.html" target="_blank">George top</a>, inspired by the colours of the East, will brighten even the darkest winter nights. </p><p><img alt="george-cut-out-top__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/george-cut-out-top__square_GL?scl=1"></p><p>Is it just us, or is it getting hot in here? </p>

5 ways to add an exotic touch of the Orient to your winter wardrobe

By Asda Good Living,7th November 2016

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