ROMANTIC, decadent and dreamy, feathers are autumn's loveliest fashion frippery.



From baby's-breath maribou and dainty ostrich fronds to shimmering jewel-toned peacock, few adornments can match these sartorial flights of fancy.



"Feathers offer a feminine, flighty approach to embellishment," says Vogue deputy editor Emily Sheffield. "Fun by day - match a feathered skirt with a slouchy jumper - or bring soft glamour to cocktail dressing by night."



See the trend on the catwalk here.