You don’t need to start again for autumn. A useful layer and one new proportion will do it. Style made simpler. Less thinking, more feeling like yourself. Just a great jacket. A knit you’ll wear now and layer later. One new piece that makes everything you already own feel fresh again. The best wardrobes aren’t built around every trend. They’re built around the right ones. The ones you reach for without thinking because they always work. Here are the 5 rules you need for autumn dressing. We’ve already done the styling; you just have to get started.
Master the art of layering
Cold mornings, warmer afternoons, cold again by the time you're home. Getting dressed in autumn can feel a little harder, but all you need is an outfit built around layers. A shirt under a knit, a jacket ready for when you need it. Add a layer, take one off – the outfit adjusts, so you don't have to
Go for tonal dressing
We can finally delve into the autumn palette. Rich chocolate browns and pops of blue are the unexpected colour pairing of the season. Plus, warm tan and checks make their case for the months ahead
Mix soft with structured
Soft knits over structured corduroy. Then add leather accessories to finish. The easiest outfits usually balance both
Let outerwear lead the look
One extra layer. That’s often all it takes. The right jacket finishes an outfit before you’ve even thought about accessories
Lean into boot season
Leather. Suede. Knee high. Ankle. It’s finally boot season and we’re definitely going to make the most of it. Pair under skirts, denim, dresses and everything in between