How to Dress for Autumn? 🍂👗

Autumn is upon us 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 on a daily basis?

You've come to the right place.

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

This is why today I'm bringing you a comprehensive guide dedicated to this season, complete with outfit examples and practical tips.

The colours of clothing we wear in autumn reflect those found in nature: brown, burgundy, earthy tones, beige, and cream... This season marks the return of warm and comfortable outfits. To dress for autumn, I recommend opting for natural fabrics such as wool, cotton, and leather. You can layer up with oversized clothing: sweaters, coats, or you can wear your dresses and skirts with colourful tights. Don't hesitate to personalise your outfits with a vibrant top or shoes, or perhaps a floral coat or accessory, or something with a classic print like polka dots, tartan, or checks.

Would you like to find out more? Continue reading to discover:

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

What Colours to Wear in Autumn?

Autumn is a season of change: plants don their beautiful colours and temperatures drop. For many, it offers a chance for a fresh start: a new term, a new job, a house move… All these changes might inspire a desire to reinvent your style and refresh your wardrobe.

Thus, autumn outfits evoke 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—cool tones—can also make a comeback in your wardrobe.

5 Tips for Staying Stylish and Comfortable This Autumn

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

Opt for Natural Materials

After the summer, the body is no longer accustomed to cold temperatures. Therefore, when they return, it is essential to dress warmly in cosy clothing. Comforting and snug, autumn outfits prioritise comfort and softness.

To achieve this effect, I recommend choosing natural materials such as cotton or wool. Brown natural leather is perfectly suitable for protecting you from the elements and complements the autumnal colour palette beautifully.

Layer Up

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

For instance, you can wear over-the-knee socks over your tights with a pair of boots. Cardigans and jumpers will be great allies to keep you warm under your jacket.

Dare to Use Bright Colours

To combat the slight gloominess brought on by the end of the warm days, don't hesitate to brighten up your outfit with a vibrant colour that will boost your mood. This could be a warm hue, such as bright red or mustard yellow, which will pair beautifully with brown and natural shades. However, you can also be bold with contrasts by incorporating teal or even pink!

Wear Oversized Clothing

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

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Brighten Up Your Outfits 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 you have a more classic style, you might opt for timeless prints such as checks or spots.

However, you can also be bold and embrace floral or animal patterns, whether colourful or not, to personalise your outfit and create a style that truly reflects you!

Leopard print, for instance, features autumnal hues that evoke the fur of this majestic animal, creating a sense of warmth. It perfectly aligns with the autumn style!

The floral patterns, for their part, are perfect for adding a bohemian touch to your outfit and making it unique. Lastly, consider tartan prints, which pair very well with the autumn style.

Discover Our Autumn Outfit Ideas

Whatever your fashion preferences, there's certainly a way to dress that suits you! In the following paragraphs, I’ll offer you some autumn outfit ideas: it's up to you to recreate them, make them your own, or use them as inspiration to find your own style!

Monochrome, with autumn shades, for a bohemian look

Whether it’s a dress, a skirt, or even a top, bohemian clothing is characterised by its comfort and natural appeal. They are loose-fitting and comfortable, and by layering clothes, it’s possible to create warm outfits.

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

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

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Keep a Radiant Look with Light Colours and Chic Style

Do you prefer light shades over the warm colours that adorn nature in autumn? This season, it’s also possible to choose an elegant outfit by combining different light hues such as white and beige. However, to balance your outfit, I recommend creating subtle contrasts with dark, grey, black, or camel details. This type of palette is especially suitable for women with light hair or those with a slightly tanned complexion: it’s indeed an excellent technique to showcase the last remnants of your summer tan!

Jeans: a Reliable Choice for Anyone Who Loves Casual Fashion

To approach the new school year with confidence, there's nothing quite like turning to some timeless basics. The ultimate classic trouser, jeans go well with most colours, will keep you warm, and pair perfectly with cotton or wool.

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

If you love the boho style, you might also consider flare jeans, or bell-bottoms, which will add a hippie touch to your outfit!

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

For a look that is both romantic and cosy this autumn, you can wear a synthetic fur jacket or a chunky wool coat. This type of jacket will be perfect with pastel and bright shades. It also pairs wonderfully with jeans to complete a casual outfit.

If you are petite, it's best to opt for a shorter jacket that stops above your hips, as this will highlight your figure. If you have a curvier shape, mid-length jackets with a slight flare will be ideal for giving you a more streamlined look.

What accessories to wear as autumn term begins?

Accessories are more than just their name: jewellery, shoes, bags, and hats are what define your style. They allow you to personalise classic outfits every day, showcase your tastes, and create unique ensembles!

Tights to Keep Warm

With the return of slightly colder days, it's time to bring out your loveliest pairs of tights! They can be colourful, patterned, or even sheer. Tights allow you to highlight your legs, especially when you wear a lovely short skirt.

Here are some colour combinations that work well:

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

👉 If you choose coloured tights to brighten up your autumn outfit, don't hesitate to incorporate a reminder of that colour into the rest of your ensemble: scarf, bag, hairstyle, etc.

Chic and Feminine Shoes

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

If you’re wearing a long skirt or dress, I would recommend opting for ankle boots or flats such as Derby shoes. If you choose a model that sits above the knee, knee-high boots or even thigh-high boots will be perfect for adding a sexy touch to your outfit!

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

Wearing a hat not only helps to prevent colds, but it's also a simple and effective way to create a distinctive look. At the start of autumn, you can wear a lovely felt hat in shades of brown to enhance your outfit. As the days cool down, it's the perfect time to don a woollen beanie that you can coordinate with a scarf and a pair of gloves.

For an outfit that stands out from the crowd, consider capes and shawls, which are perfect for keeping those who are always cold warm!

A carefully chosen bag and jewellery

It is often easier to wear jewellery in summer as it highlights your arms and neckline. However, I can only recommend that you continue to wear jewellery in autumn and winter. Bracelets and necklaces may be less visible, but don't hesitate to replace them with earrings such as a flat piercing, brooches, or even handbag charms. For versatile, chic jewellery suitable for both summer and winter, we recommend the Solstice ear piercing brand.

The accessories you wear in your hair (hair clips, scrunchies) are also perfect for adding chic and colourful details to your look. You can also bring originality to an outfit with a patterned or embroidered handbag.

My final piece of advice for successfully finding an autumn style that suits you is to try to wear at least one or two accessories each day that you like, while ensuring they complement your outfit well!

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

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