With summer coming to an end, I’ve been checking out the new arrivals sections of my favourite stores on an almost daily basis. Today I thought I’d talk a little bit about this years Autumn Fashion Trends, and show you some of the pieces I’m hoping to pick up for myself.
I’ve picked out 5 of the hottest trends, but I think that many of the pieces I’ve picked out from each could easily be mixed and matched with each other to create some really gorgeous outfits …
Stripes always make up a fundamental part of my Autumn wardrobe, and this year will be no exception. The Breton tee is the ultimate styling prop year in, year out, and it currently forms one half of this season’s hottest coupling alongside the denim mini skirt, providing a chic, minimalist vibe for any day of the week!
1. Navy & Grey Stripe Boxy Knit – £69
My favourite of all the striped tops I’ve seen this season has got to be this navy and grey stripe boxy knit from Mint Velvet in a cashmere mix. It has blocked colour sleeves and a beautiful button detailing on the shoulders. I think it would look gorgeous with either indigo jeans or black jeggings and a pair of elegant black boots. It’s the type of top that makes weekend dressing a synch!
2. Open Front Striped Waterfall Cardigan – £25
I’ve always been a big fan of cardigans, so when I saw this open front striped waterfall cardigan in M&S last week I just knew I had to include it in this feature! It’s made of 100% pure cotton and features grey and white horizontal stripes in different sizes. Again, I think this would look great with a pair of indigo jeans and some tan boots, and would make a casual outfit look just that little bit smarter.
3. Relaxed Stripe Shirt – £32
I love this monochrome shirt from Warehouse, constructed from a lightweight woven fabric. It has a peak collar, button-through front, two breast pockets, short sleeves and an all-over stripe design. I think this would look gorgeous with a pair of black leather leggings that I have in my wardrobe, and a pair of high shoe boots.
4. Striped Crew Neck Top – £26
Another favourite I’ve found at Warehouse is this white striped crew neck top constructed from a beautiful lightweight knit. I think this would work well dressed up with a black leather mini and killer heels and dressed down with a denim pelmet skirt and boat shoes. A truly versatile piece that I really need to add to mu Autumn wardrobe.
5. Wide Neck Striped Sweatshirt – £9.99
I also love this over-sized sweatshirt with a wide neckline from H&M. I think this would be the perfect top to throw on when it’s ‘that time of the month’ and you’re feeling a little icky. I’d team this with a pair of ripped jeans for an ultimate laid back look.
It’s a well known fact that denim never goes out of fashion. And it’s a good thing too as I couldn’t imagine not being able to wear jeans day in, day out. This Autumn denim is set to have a serious moment thanks to its laidback and ultra-wearable nature. In the past the focus has always been placed on how to dress denim up, but this season it’s all about using denim to dress down the rest of your outfit. For example, why not throw on a casual denim western shirt over a super sexy black leather mini? I guarantee it’ll look gorgeous!
01. Denim Shirt Jacket – £45 £30
I have to admit that (until recently) I’d never really been a fan of the denim shirt, but I absolutely love this one from Warehouse! And I think that’s because it looks more like a smart jacket than a shirt. I would team this with a plain white tee, beige jeans and flats to create a laid-back Autumn look.
02. Roll Sleeve Denim Shirt Dress – £24.99
One thing I’m loving right now is this roll sleeve denim shirt dress from New Look. It has a button down front detail, collared neck, roll sleeves and two front pockets. I think this would be easy to dress up or down, depending on the occasion, and I could definitely see me wearing this as both an autumn fashion staple and a summer dress, it’s so versatile!
03. Denim Pelmet Skirt – £26
I mentioned the denim pelmet skirt before, and this one from Warehouse is my favourite of all the ones I’ve seen so far! It has an A-line cut (which is very in this season), two side pockets and a concealed zip fastening at the back. I think this skirt would work well with so many different tops, my favourite being a white cable knit sweater.
When you shop for skirts, you might have trouble finding what you want. It can be hard to locate skirts that are comfortable, multi-functional and durable. If you want a low-maintenance and high-use skirt, choose denim. Denim skirts work as parts of any outfit and never go out of style. They look great with sneakers when you want to be casual or heels when you are trying to appear more professional. Adding tights or jackets can make them comfortable in cooler weather. You can even breathe new life into denim skirts you have had for a while. Just take them out of your closet and embroider them or add other embellishments. Soon you will have what looks like a brand new denim-skirt without the need to go clothes shopping again.
04. Loren Distressed Rip Knee Skinny Jeans – £25
I picked up this pair of distressed rip knee skinny jeans from Boohoo a couple of months ago and I’m absolutely loving them! They are the perfect thing to throw on with an over-sized top when you don’t have to be anywhere special, and they are amazingly comfortable. I need to pick up a second pair soon.
05. MOTO Grey Jamie Jeans – £40
I also think that grey jeans are going to be everywhere this Autumn. I’ve already seen lots of girls wearing them and they look fab! My favourites so far have got to be these MOTO Grey Jamie Jeans from Topshop, and I would team them with a black and white layered top and some tan boots for a smart-casual sort of look.
Every year I get super excited about buying new knitwear. I don’t think there’s anything as nice when the weather starts getting colder. This season it’s all about cable knit sweaters and gorgeous knitted dresses, but don’t overlook the comfy, over-sized jumper either – they’re perfect for when you’re just chilling at home!
01. Cahla Cream Open Front Cardigan – £23.99
I’ve mentioned before that I always dig out the cardigans when Autumn arrives, and since I could do with a few new ones I’ve been looking around to see what I could find. I came across this gorgeous open front cardigan at Pilot a couple of weeks back and I really like it. It’s very girly and I love how soft it is. I would team this with a pair of skinny jeans and Chelsea boots for a lovely laid back look.
02. Ripple Stitch Bodycon Dress – £45
A knitted dress is the perfect day-to-night piece if you’re heading straight out for drinks from the office, and I love this bodycon version from Warehouse! It features a round neckline, short sleeves, all-over ripple stitch finish and an exposed zipper at the back. I think this would look fab with flats in the daytime and heels at night. It’s absolutely gorgeous.
03. Superdry Pink Cable Knit Jumper – £50
Cable knits are everywhere this season, and my daughter Stacey has her eye on this pink Superdry version which is available from Next. I like that it is made in the classic cable knit design, and it features a twin button fastening on the shoulder, ribbed cuffs and hem and is finished with an embroidered Superdry logo at the bottom left hand side.
04. Cream Chunky Cable Knit Cropped Jumper – £24.99 £14
I also love this chunky cable knit cropped jumper from New Look. It’s made from a beautiful soft knitted fabric and I could see myself wearing this with a pair of burgundy skinny jeans and ankle boots for a quick and easy autumn fashion look.
05. Stone Embellished Wings Jumper – £22.99 £8.99
And finally for knitwear I’ve got my eye on this gorgeous stone coloured jumper from Quiz, which has an intricate embellished wings design on the front. I think this would look stunning with the ripped jeans I mentioned above, and my favourite pair of black ankle boots from Shoe Zone!
I have to admit, I wasn’t a big fan of the whole 70’s vibe this summer. The pieces on offer at all my usual retail haunts just didn’t do anything for me. So when I heard it was going to be sticking around for another season I was slightly disappointed. It turns out I shouldn’t have been though – the Autumn collections are so much more me, and I can’t wait to give some 70’s inspired outfits a go!
01. Stone Faux Fur Gilet – £24.99
I’ve owned many faux fur gilets over the years so I’m super excited to see them making a comeback this fall! They’re great for layering and I think I’d wear this with the gold metallic fine knit shell top I’ve mentioned below, a denim pelmet skirt and a pair of tan ankle boots. It’s just the perfect piece for the new season.
02. Pink Paisley Print Shirt Dress – £50
My favourite 70’s inspired piece at the mo has got to be this pink paisley print shirt dress from River Island! It comes with a belt to the waist and turn up sleeves. I could definitely see me wearing this all autumn long. I’d pair it with a pair of block heel shoes for that total 70’s vibe!
03. Gold Metallic Fine Knit Shell Top – £12.99
I have to be honest and say I never thought I’d be considering picking up a shell top, but I absolutely love this one from New Look. It’s a sleeveless top in a metallic finish with rounded neckline and a casual fit. It’s just stunning.
04. Tan Suedette Zip Front Skirt – £12.99
Another item from New Look now (incase you hadn’t guessed, their Autumn collection is right up my street) is this tan skirt in a soft suedette finish. It has a zip front detail and flared design. I could imagine this working well with a white shell top and platform heels or the cream chunky cable knit cropped jumper I mentioned above. I love it.
05. Tan Suede Block Heel Boots – £39.99
You guys know how much I love my shoes and boots, and this pair of tan suede block heel boots from New Look have been calling out to me for a while now – I just have to have them in my collection. They’re made from real suede, and have a little tassel on the zippers. I don’t have any other boots like these and I think they’d go well with so many of the pieces I’ve mentioned in this post.
This summer I’ve been reaching for clothes in bright, summery orange and apricot shades, so I was over the moon when I found out that this season’s must-wear colour was set to be bold rusty tones! They can work well for any occasion and I can see my wardrobe filling up with shade pretty quickly …
01. Lace-Insert Top – £95
I’ve not shopped at Reiss in a good few years now, but I’m absolutely loving this brick-red top with black lace insert that they have in stock at the moment! It has a round neckline, short sleeves and a keyhole back detail. I would pair this with a black leather mini and killer black heels for the perfect date night outfit!
02. Tie Waist Roll Sleeve Midi Shirt Dress – £24.99
If you’re looking to add the rust tone to your work wardrobe, then I think this roll sleeve midi shirt dress from New Look would be ideal. It has a tie waist, button front fastening and a collared neck. Wear with court shoes or flats to the office, and pop on a pair of tassled heels to turn it into a gorgeous evening dress.
03. Pussybow Wrap Blouse – £32
I’ve always been a fan of the pussybow blouse, so when I saw this pussybow wrap blouse in River Island earlier this week I just knew I had to add it to my post! It taps nicely into the 70’s trend I talked about above, and I could see myself wearing this with a pair of black culottes or flared trousers on a night out with the girls. It’s also perfect for the office.
04. Longline V Neck Tee – £12
If you’re looking for something a little more casual then I would recommend this Longline V Neck Tee from New Look. It is made from a gorgeous jersey material and has a small turn-up detail on the sleeves. I’d pick this up to wear with my ripped jeans when I’m just having a lazy day around the house.
05. Tassled Kimono – £22
And last but certainly not least I’m hoping to get my hands on this gorgeous rust toned tassled kimono, which is also from New Look. I’ve been looking for a kimono that looks more ‘autumny’ than all the others in my wardrobe, and this fits the bill nicely. I’d wear this with a simple black vest top and jeans or jeggings and a pair of Chelsea boots for a casual look that would work well both at home and away.
And there you have it, the 5 Autumn Fashion Trends I’ll be rocking this year! I hope you guys enjoyed it.
Would you wear any of the items I featured in this post?
And what’s your must-have Autumn Fashion essential? Let me know in the comments below!
Thanks for reading.
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