What to wear from late summer to early autumn is always a hard one to call. We could be heading for an Indian Summer (please!), or we might hit a harsh reality check. Our solution to this uncertainty is to layer, layer, and layer some more.
Don’t give up on your summer wardrobe just yet, though – adaptation is definitely the name of the game. Swap t-shirts for long sleeves, and team a plain blouse with your favourite floral midi, or with a peasant skirt. Take a tip from Miranda Kerr, who is sticking with her cut-offs for now, having had the good sense to add a coat and fitted jumper. You could risk the same yourself, with extra warmth from a chambray shirt.
Denim is ideal for cooler days, but then, what isn’t it good for? Match jeans with stripes, pull on a grey sweatshirt, or check out the slouchy sweaters from the Fall 2014 shows. Throw a denim jacket over a white dress to maintain a bit of cool (we’re not talking about the temperature now), or dress up your dungarees with a back-opening slitted top. Pair a high-waisted skirt with a long-sleeved crop top, or a Breton.
Ponchos are natural in-betweeners. See Valentino’s sweater style, or Burberry’s monogrammed blanket wrap. Go boho or classic, it’s all there. The fashion world is embracing autumn-leaf red this season, and Saint Laurent’s vibrant cape is no exception. Valentino has gone for a grey version, with over-knee boots. Prada’s also seeing red, in this case with fur trims, but Ralph Lauren, Christopher Kane and Gucci are using pink instead.
Cover up with a plaid cropped jacket or blazer, a belted coat, or a loose styling like Chloe’s classic shape in neutral shades. Follow the Japanese influence in Victoria Beckham’s collection, or rock your own look, with a pleated skirt and black baseball jacket.
Boots are still a fashion item rather than a bad weather essential at this stage, so grab a pair of high-heeled Oxford lace-ups while you can. As for length, Balenciaga and Valentino are stopping at mid-calf, while Chanel, Gucci and Alexander Wang venture higher. Drawstring bags bond well with the wools and softness of autumn outfits.
Trends are in transition at the moment. With all the styles that we’re seeing on the street right now, we’re hopeful that whatever the weather, autumn will be hot!
The featured photo is of Figtny wearing a new Icons leather jacket from H&M, ivory shirt dress from BC, bag from Proenza Schouler and ankle boots from Alexander Wang
Outfits For Autumn: Negin Mirsalehi is wearing a coat from Naomi, jeans from J Brand and the boots are from Acne
Jennifer Sandsjö is wearing a black dress from H&M, brown leather jacket from Zara and the slip-on shoes are from Nilson
Nicole Warne is wearing a black and white top from Zara, flare trousers from Celine, coat from Elie Saab, bag from Mulberry and the boots are from Charlotte Olympia
Katarzyna Tusk is wearing a knit jumper and jeans from Mango, handbag from Massimo Dutti, red and white scarf from Stefanel and the camel coat is from Zara
Lizzy van der Ligt is wearing a top from Maison Scotch, black skirt from Zara, boots from Zadig et Voltaire and the bag is from Chanel
Ania Boniecka is wearing a black dress from Club Monaco, and the shoes are from Jeffrey Campbell
Jenny Ong is wearing a grey cardigan from H&M and a made to measure dress from Piol
Felicia Akerstrom is wearing a V-neck swan print dress from Rosewe, shoes from Adidas and the bag is from Givenchy
Wendy Nguyen is wearing a black blazer from Asos, white shirt from Iris & Ink, trousers from J Brand, shoes from Laurence Dacade and the sunglasses are from Karen Walker
Katarzyna Tusk is wearing white trainers from Reebok, burgundy jeans from TopShop, bag from Kappahl and a blue jacket from Mango
Josephine Ringblom is wearing a trousers from Zara, silk top, sneakers from Isabel Marant and the bag is from Chanel
Autumn Outfits: Ellen Claesson is wearing a grey knitwear from Weekday, dark grey coat from H&M, black jeans from Gina Tricot, black and white sneakers from Superga and sunglasses from Céline
Audrey Leighton Rogers is wearing a trench coat, cream dress and leopard print heels all from PM
Audrey Leighton Rogers is wearing a black trench coat, blouse, joggers, shoes and weekend bag all from Boohoo
Zoé Alalouch is wearing a black blazer from Mango, vintage floral dress, bag from Celine and the boots are from Acne
Sharareh Sophia Hosseini is wearing black trousers, camel sweater and white shirt from BikBok and boots from Timberland
Frida Grahn is wearing a grey kashmir and wool coat and jeans from Ellos, sneakers from New Balance and a white T-shirt
Yakovleva Darya is wearing all white, top and trousers from Max Mara, sandals from Mango and sunglasses from Ray Ban
Daisy is wearing shoes from River Island, jeans from TopShop, plaid shirt from SheInside and a studded bag
Jenny Ong is wearing a suede biker jacket from All Saints, dress from Nasty Gal, Odelle boots from Coach, hat from H&M and the bag from Saint Laurent
Coline is wearing a light shawl from Maje, top from Stella Forest and a scarf from American Vintage
Aimee Song is wearing a white double breasted blazer from Mango, distressed jeans from J Brand, shoes from Nicholas and the bag is from Chloe
Mary Seng is wearing a plaid cape from TopShop, jeans from J Brand, bag and boots from Sole Society and the hat is from Madewell
Lucy Williams is wearing a leopard print coat from Mango, black jeans from Frame, black boots from Aldo, T-shirt from Self-Portrait and the Bag is from Rag & Bone
Kristina Bazan All from Zadig & Voltaire
Natasha Oakley is wearing a dress from Sandro, bag from Lanvin and shoes from Celine
Karolina Sabala is wearing a grey and white patterned dress from New Yorker
Johanna Olsson is wearing nude shoes from Chistian Loboutin, black jeans from Asos, black sweater from Won Hundred, sunglasses from Givenchy and the bag is from Little Liffner
Ashley Torres is wearing a black dress from Naven, grey cardigan from Banana Republic, bag from Sole Society and the boots are from DSW
Tiphaine is wearing sweater and skirt from Tommy Hilfiger, bag from Stella McCartney, boots from Nelly and the sunglases are from Céline
Marianna Mäkelä Autumn Outfit
Nika Huk is wearing a trench coat from Chicwish, pale blue shirt dress from Chicnova, jeggings and shoes from Asos and the bag is from Michael Kors
Silvia Zamora is wearing a leather mini skirt from Maje, white blouse with bow tie from IKKS and the bag is from Yves Saint Laurent
Mary Seng is wearing a jumper from Helmut Lang skirt from Tibi and the boots from Pedro Garcia
Victoria Tornegren is wearing shoes from Zara, bag from Forever 21, jeans from Won Hundred, sweater from Bik Bok and sunglasses from Ray Ban
Danielle Bernstein is wearing a skirt from Zara and the top is from Whistles
Janni Deler is wearing a hat bought in London, sunglasses from River Island, white knit jumper from Gina Tricot, patterned print skirt from Lindex and the shoes are from Zara
Janni Deler is wearing a hat bought in London, sunglasses from River Island, white knit jumper from Gina Tricot, patterned print skirt from Lindex and the shoes are from Zara
Barbora Ondrackova is wearing a grey knit top from Choies, black jeans from Topshop, matching boots from Jeffrey Campbell, scarf from H&M and the sunglasses are from Celine
Paulien Riemis is wearing a white fluffy coat from C&A, knit top from Hush and jeans from Tally Weijl
