It’s that time of the year again!
Distressed tank tops, micro lengths, flip flops, and sheer numbers… What a fun Summer 2024 has been, fashion-wise. But there’s no more room for denial: as England explores all its shades of grey and winter blues slowly creep into our day drinking plans, it’s time to embrace the autumnal spirit and the good things that come with it—think chunky, cosy jumpers, endless layering, fun jackets, and the AW24 trends we’ve been looking forward to adding to our wardrobes.
But where to start? Positive outlook aside, it’s also true that a new season can often come hand-in-hand with a bit of a style crisis. Getting to know your wardrobe and the infinite possibilities that come with it is an art that takes more than three months to master—and just like that, it’s too cold to wear any of your current favourite combos. But that doesn’t mean going straight back to jeans and a black top. To help you flourish during transitional weather, we’ve put together a list of ideas, fresh from Fashion Week street style, to carry that Brat summer energy into autumn/fall. Keep scrolling…
Boring, isn’t the word…
“If an outfit’s not interesting through colour, then it has to be interesting through shape. And if it’s not interesting by shape, then it has to be interesting through texture. If it’s not interesting by texture, then it has to be interesting by colour.” Remember that viral TikTok audio? It’s time to put it into practice!
Get the look:
Lani Tassel Suede Jacket, £399, WHISTLES
Cargo Skirt, £510, Acne Studios
Jumper with animal hide effect, £300, Diesel
Layer it up!
Perhaps the best thing about autumn fashion is the endless possibilities that come with layering some of your favourite pieces together. Why settle for one button-up when you can stack three?
Get the look:
Stripe Oversized Shirt, £79, WHISTLES
Lena Cotton Poplin Shirt, £215, YMC
The Boyfriend Blue Multi Stripe Fine Poplin Shirt, £95, With Nothing Underneath
From the F1 docks to the streets
Football jerseys had their moment this summer, and autumn seems to be gearing up for the official season of racer jackets—bonus points for the oversized, boxy, vintage-looking numbers.
Get the look:
Crash Leather Biker Jacket, £300, Jaded London
Biker jacket in colour-block nylon, £280, Diesel
Burgundy everything
From Gucci to Ferragamo, Erdem to Chloé, the runways are set on this colour as the season’s new neutral.
Get the look:
Long-sleeved Mesh Top Tie, £27, WEEKDAY
Medium Dia Hobo Bag In Burgundy, £790, Victoria Beckham
Figari Burgundy Plongé Leather Trousers, £590, LouLou Studio
The office siren’s not going anywhere
Get your pencil skirts ready: the out-of-office look is poised for a major comeback. Structured silhouettes, ballerinas, sheer tights, exquisite tailoring made for the high street… we’re so here for it.
Get the look:
Zip Suiting Jacket, £57, WEEKDAY
Lykke Pumps, £140, Vagabond
Exclusive Asymmetric Tailored Skirt In Dark Fern Check, £550, Victoria Beckham
Canadian tux, anyone?
Denim on denim is the kind of combination that will never go out of style—but every season, new iterations remind us just how versatile it can be.
Get the look:
Fluffy Denim Blazer, £375, Ganni
Fluffy Denim Wide Leg Jeans, £285, Ganni
Long live the white tank top
What more is there to say? A gold skirt, ballet flats, a leather trench, and Brat’s favourite distressed white tank top. Basically, a work of art.
Oversized Trenchcoat with Buckle Belt, £375, Stine Goya
Iro PVC ballet flats in Pink, £85, Ancient Greek Sandals
Pallon Silk Skirt, £330, Paloma Wool
The wrong shoe theory
Nothing screams autumn more than blazer season—but why not go all out with a full suit? A pair of fun sneakers on the side to spice things up.
Get the look:
Wide-leg suit trousers, £259, Maje
Gazelle Indoor leather-trimmed nubuck sneakers, £110, Adidas Originals
Belted suit jacket, £399, Maje
White for winter? Yes, please
There’s something about sporting a white linen set during the warmest months of the year that just makes sense. But that doesn’t mean the colour has to leave the chat during autumn and winter—in fact, some might argue that’s where snowy tones belong. Unsure how to style it? Try a full monochromatic look.
Get the look:
Tabi split-toe painted leather ballet flats, £890, Maison Margiela.
Ruched Poplin Shirt, £44, WEEKDAY
Leather midi skirt with plaster effect, £915, Diesel
Maximalist queen
Last but definitely not least: prints. What better way to make an outfit more interesting than by adding a layer of dimension to the equation? Animal patterns, florals, plaids, and tweed. The world is your oyster!
Get the look:
Oria Dickey double-breasted checked wool-twill blazer, £750, Veronica Beard.
Cropped faux fur jacket, £449, Maje.
Cropped quilted padded tartan wool and cashmere-blend jacket, £650, Guest In Residence.