How to Dress for Autumn? 🍂👗

Autumn is here and you're on the lookout for stylish outfits for the season? Would you like to find examples of outfits that match your style and can be worn everyday?

You're in the right place.

As a fashion enthusiast, autumn is a true source of inspiration for me to create outfits that are warm, stylish, and comfortable.

That’s why today I’m bringing you a comprehensive guide for this season, featuring outfit examples and practical tips.

The colours of clothing we wear in autumn reflect nature: brown, burgundy, earthy tones, beige, and cream… This season heralds the return of warm and comfortable outfits. To dress for autumn, I recommend opting for natural materials like wool, cotton, and leather. You can wrap up in oversized clothing: jumpers, coats, or wear your dresses and skirts with colourful tights. Don’t hesitate to personalise your outfits with a vibrant top or shoes, or choose a floral coat or accessories, or patterns like polka dots, tartan, or checks.

Want to know more? Keep reading to discover:

  • What is the colour palette associated with autumn,
  • Which fabrics should you prioritise,
  • How to keep warm while staying stylish,
  • Outfit examples for all styles and body shapes,
  • Ideas for accessories to complete your look!

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What colours to wear in autumn?

Autumn is a season of change: plants are adorned with stunning colours and temperatures begin to drop. For many, it’s a chance for a fresh start: back to school, a new job, moving house… All these transitions can inspire you to reinvent your style and refresh your wardrobe a bit.

Therefore, autumn outfits capture the atmosphere and hues of the season. They are characterised by warm tones (burgundy, brown…) contrasted with natural colours (beige, cream, …). As winter approaches, white, grey, or blue—being cooler tones—can also reappear in your wardrobe.

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5 Tips for Staying Stylish and Comfy This Autumn

If you're wondering what to wear in autumn, the following lines are for you! I’ll share the essentials for putting together an outfit that suits this season!

Choose Natural Materials

After summer, our bodies aren't used to the colder temperatures. So, when they return, it's essential to wrap up warm in cozy clothes. Comforting and snug, autumn outfits prioritise comfort and softness.

To achieve this effect, I recommend choosing natural materials such as cotton or wool. Brown genuine leather is a great option for keeping you protected from the elements and complements the autumn colour palette beautifully.

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Layer it Up

One tip to stay warm is to properly insulate your skin from drafts: for this, I recommend not hesitating to layer your clothing.

You could, for instance, wear knee-high socks over your tights with a pair of boots. Cardigans and sweaters will be excellent companions to keep you warm under your jacket.

Dare to Embrace Bright Colours

To combat the slight gloom that comes with the end of the lovely days, don't hesitate to brighten up your outfit with a vibrant colour that will give you a healthy glow. This could be a warm colour, like bright red or mustard yellow, which pairs perfectly with brown and natural tones. However, you can also embrace contrasts with teal or even pink!

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Wear Oversized Clothing

This type of cut is perfect for staying warm while looking stylish in autumn. Indeed, oversized jumpers and coats allow you to wear multiple layers underneath while maintaining their shape, as they are specifically designed for this purpose.

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Brighten Up Your Clothes with Patterns or Prints

It’s often mistakenly believed that prints are only for summer outfits, but that’s not the case! Autumn is actually the perfect season to proudly wear patterned clothing. If your style is more classic, you might opt for timeless prints like checks or polka dots.

But you can also embrace floral or animal patterns, whether they're vibrant or more subtle, to make your outfit truly your own and create a style that reflects who you are!

Leopard print, for instance, incorporates autumnal hues that remind us of the fur of this majestic animal, creating a warm sensation. It’s a perfect match for the autumn style!

Floral patterns are ideal for adding a bohemian touch to your outfit and making it unique. Don't forget about tartan prints, which pair beautifully with the autumn style.

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Check Out Our Autumn Outfit Ideas

No matter what your clothing preferences are, there is definitely a way for you to dress that suits you! In the following paragraphs, I’ll share some autumn outfit ideas: it’s up to you to recreate them, make them your own, or use them for inspiration to find your own style!

Ton on tone, with autumn hues, for a bohemian look

Whether it's a dress, a skirt, or even a top, bohemian clothing is known for its comfort and natural feel. These garments are loose and comfortable, and by layering different pieces, you can create warm outfits.

With a long boho dress or skirt, you can wear natural leather boots along with a long kimono jacket, allowing you to create a stylish and unique ethnic look.

To style your bohemian outfits, don't hesitate to wear them with a wide belt, which will accentuate your waist and balance your silhouette.

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Look Bright and Chic with Light Colours

Do you prefer lighter shades to the warm colours that adorn nature in autumn? During this season, it's also possible to choose an elegant outfit by pairing different light tones like white and beige. However, to add balance to your ensemble, I recommend incorporating subtle contrasts with dark details, grey, black, or camel. This type of colour palette will suit women with lighter hair or those with a slightly tanned complexion: it’s an ideal technique to enhance the end of your summer tan!

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Jeans: A Reliable Choice for Everyone Who Loves Casual Style

To start the new season with confidence, there's nothing like turning to some timeless basics. The classic jeans pair beautifully with most colours, will keep you warm, and match perfectly with cotton or wool.

In recent years, the trend has been towards boyfriend or mum jeans, which are slightly loose and suit most tall body shapes.

If you love the boho style, you might want to consider a flare jean or bell bottoms, which will add a hippie flair to your outfit!

The Fur Coat: A Stylish Jacket to Keep You Warm!

For a cosy and romantic autumn look, you can wear a faux fur jacket or a chunky wool coat. This type of outerwear pairs perfectly with pastel and bright shades. It also goes really well with jeans to complete a casual outfit.

If you're petite, it’s best to choose a jacket that’s relatively short, stopping above your hips to highlight your figure. If you're a bit more curvy, mid-length styles with a slight flare will be perfect for creating a more flattering silhouette.

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What accessories to wear this autumn?

They only have accessories in name: jewellery, shoes, bags, and hats are what defines your style. They allow you to personalise classic outfits every day, showcase your preferences, and create unique looks!

Tights to Keep You Warm

With the return of those slightly colder days, it’s the perfect time to bring out your prettiest pairs of tights! They can be colourful, patterned, or even sheer. Tights are great for showcasing your legs, especially when you’re wearing a lovely short skirt.

Here are some colour combinations that work well:

  • Grey and black,
  • Wine red and navy blue,
  • Mustard yellow and navy blue,
  • Purple and mustard yellow,
  • Grey and yellow…

👉 If you choose colourful tights to brighten up your autumn outfit, don’t hesitate to include a pop of that colour throughout the rest of your look: scarf, bag, hairstyle, and so on…

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Chic and feminine shoes

Autumn signals the return of boots and ankle boots, which you can wear flat or with heels depending on your style. Consider matching them with your other leather accessories (like your bag, belt, etc.) to create a cohesive look!

If you're wearing a long skirt or dress, I recommend opting for ankle boots or low shoes like derbies. If you choose a style that falls above the knee, high boots or even thigh-highs will be perfect for adding a sexy touch to your outfit!

A beanie, a beret, or a hat to keep warm

Wearing a hat isn't just about keeping the colds at bay; it's also a straightforward and effective way to craft a unique look. At the beginning of autumn, you might opt for a lovely brown felt hat to enhance your outfit. As the days grow cooler, it's the perfect time to bring out a wool beanie that you can match with a scarf and a pair of gloves.

For an outfit that's a bit different, consider capes and shawls, which are ideal for keeping those who are always cold nice and warm!

women's hat

A carefully chosen bag and jewellery

It’s often easier to wear jewellery in summer, as it highlights your arms and neckline. However, I strongly recommend you keep wearing jewellery in autumn and winter. Bracelets and necklaces may be less noticeable, but don’t hesitate to switch them out for earrings, like a flat piercing, brooches, or even handbag jewellery. For versatile pieces that are stylish all year round, we suggest checking out the Solstice ear piercing brand.

The hair accessories you choose (such as hair clips and scrunchies) are also great for adding stylish and colourful details to your look. You can also bring some uniqueness to an outfit with a patterned or embroidered handbag.

My final tip for successfully finding a suitable autumn style is to try wearing at least one or two accessories you love each day, making sure to match them well with your outfit!

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I hope this article has given you some ideas for dressing this autumn: in any case, trust yourself and don’t forget to try out different outfits! This is how you’ll discover what makes you unique.

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