Autumn/Winter ’19: your essential outfits

September 26, 2019

What to wear this season: your compact guide

It’s that time of year again. We start to think about layering up and donning our favourite cosy knits. Log fires, warming soups, Autumn leaves; there’s a lot of feel-good elements to this season, and we can’t wait.

We are also very excited to try a few new looks for Autumn/Winter ’19. We’ve done all the hard work for you. We’ve put together 4 chic and easy looks that will help you put your best fashion foot forward over the next few months, as well as a handy list of key takeaways from the season’s catwalks.

Lace + Leather

Autumn/Winter ’19: your essential outfits

Black lace top (Topshop – current), Faux leather tan skirt (H&M – current), Black Alia clutch bag (Adjustus V – current)

In terms of textiles this season, you’ll see plenty of lace, satin, leather and knits. Bouclé is also back – think Karl Lagerfeld’s signature bouclé tweed jackets for Chanel.

Knits

Camel knitted funnel neck jumper (Topshop – current), Faux leather tan skirt (H&M – current), Anushka grab bag in Sand (Adjustus V – current)

Finish the look with a pair of killer knee-high boots. Knitwear is most-definitely ‘in’ this season, with some catwalks showcasing the ‘double jumper’ or ‘scrumper’; a jumper, plus another jumper, worn as a scarf!

All the Purples

Cotton collarless popover blouse in violet (M&S – current), Black high-waisted, bootcut jean (Next – stylist's own), Pink tweed blazer (Katherine Hooker – stylist's own), Anushka grab bag in Indigo Blue (Adjustus V – current)

Purple is the colour of the season. Lilac – which was big in Spring – remains a popular colour for Autumn, but it’s not just lilac – take your pick from any of the purple hues for an Autumn/Winter winner. Use as an accent colour against black, white or navy.

If you like to inject a pop of colour into your winter wardrobe, you could opt for an accent of ‘Stick of Butter Yellow’ or ‘Wax Yellow’, which offers a fresh, new palette for the season.

Black and white houndstooth trousers (Next – current), Ochre high-neck flute sleeve top (Next – current), Black ankle boots (Carvela – stylist's own), Alia clutch bag in Aubergine (Adjustus V – current)

Boyfriend Jeans + Billowy, Puff Sleeves

Long, over-sized men’s grey check blazer (Moss Bros – stylist's own), Pussybow blouse in Ivory (M&S – current), High-waisted boyfriend jeans (Gap – stylist's own), Zebra-print belt (Next – stylist's own), Rana backpack/shoulder bag in Graphite (Adjustus V – current)

Blazers will always be a worthwhile addition to your capsule wardrobe. ‘Shop your wardrobe’ to team yours with trousers or a skirt and add a puff shoulder with billowy sleeves to make it current.

Other highlights from the Autumn/Winter ’19 catwalks include:

• Gothic florals – dark and moody floral prints

• Supersized bags – jumbo totes

Gothic floral knee-length dress (M&S – current), Black polo neck jumper (Uniqlo – stylist's own), Tan, lace-up high heeled ankle boots (M&S – current), Dilip oversized shopper in Post Box Red (Adjustus V – current)

• Disco-ready platform shoes – chunky, sky-high platforms akin to the 70s

• Punk – time for Tartan

Red and black tartan shirt (Next - current), Black polo neck jumper (Uniqlo – stylist's own), Stonewash jeans (H&M – stylist's own), White Converse All Star trainers (Converse), Nadi shoulder bag in Black (Adjustus V – current)

• Utilitarian-chic – boilersuits, combat boots and army-inspired wear

• Neon colours – paired against more classic tones, such as brown or navy

• The 60’s Mini Dress!

• The 90’s chocker necklace

• Statement tights – embellished or patterned

• Avant-garde evening wear – “more is more”

• Go bold with a pink and red colour clash

• Oversized coats – the bigger the better!