There is no such thing as a simple solution for dressing for autumn. Suddenly, the British summer returns with an unexpected heatwave just as you pack away your summer dresses. It’s important to be prepared in September and October since they can be temperamental.
To transition from summer to fall, you must build a wardrobe of lightweight pieces that can be worn both during the summer and in Autumn. When new AW22 styles drop every day, it’s a lot more difficult, isn’t it? Our minimum selection of essentials can easily be dressed up or down based on the weather. From women’s Superdry jackets to the trusty trench, a leather biker, and now-staple slip dress, we’ve created a capsule wardrobe you won’t want to miss. The boilersuit, knitted tanks, and hoodies are all easy-to-layer, versatile pieces you should get familiar with.
12 Autumn Fashion Essentials
1. Trench Coat
For obvious reasons, the trench coat tops our list. There’s nothing more perennially chic than this coat, and it’s also very practical. Furthermore, we can just as easily pair it with a summer dress or a sweater to make it more versatile.
2. Maxi Dresses
Printed maxi dresses are a wardrobe essential for the fact that they’re so versatile. You can wear yours with a turtleneck and knee boots once summer has ended to make it especially versatile. Skirts that have autumnal florals and tiered layers make them especially versatile.
3. White Shirt
You can’t go wrong with a white shirt, but you’ve got to bear in mind that long cuffs and point collars are having a moment this season. During the warmer months, wear them open over tank tops, then tuck them into midi skirts or layer them under dresses during the cooler months and it is also a perfect wear for an interview.
4. Ballet Flats
After years of being flung to the back of our wardrobes, it’s time to bring back the old flat ballet shoes. A reprise of these shoes has seen modern square toes in fiery colours perfect against neutral tones. If bright isn’t your thing, you can still pick these up in cream or black.
5. A-Line Midi Skirt
When it comes to skirts, the smartest you can buy has to be an A-line midi, especially if it is made from leather. You are given so many options. Wear with trainers and bare legs, boots, and black tights. No matter the day, you always have time to wear an A-line midi skirt.
6. Cardigan
You can choose a cardigan in any style you like: cutesy, louche or longline, belted or oversized, anything goes. Be sure to keep your style fresh and modern by wearing tank tops, jeans, and relaxed accessories like James Bond watch instead of something too formal.
7. Leather Trousers
Leather has recently made an almighty return to all of our lives, solving a lot of styling issues. The wide-leg cropped trousers are a versatile choice for the Autumn months. You can keep them casual with a pair of trainers and a t-shirt or dress up with your favourite pair of heels and a cashmere sweater.
8. Midi Dress
Slip dresses have become a staple in fashion over the past few years, and it’s easy to see why. The midi dress gives you lots when it comes to options working well for dressing up or dressing down. This number is also a winner for the office. A tip for making a satin style midi dress more daytime appropriate you should try layering a white T-shirt over it.
9. Joggers
You have seen it right. Joggers are now the perfect choice for out of the house, especially with a grown-up choice. The loungewear can now be found in a cotton fabric with a wide-leg cut. They can be worn with sliders, white trainers, jumpers, tank tops, and more. The possibilities are endless.
10. Tank Top
Here’s a new lifestyle choice you can try in 2022: the tank top. A cropped hemline with a crew neck looks good as a French tuck into wide-leg trousers if worn over a long sleeve top or shirt.
11. Knitted Dress
Knitted dresses are a key trend for 2022, mainly because they can be worn all year round. Cotton is very insulating when it is ribbed and knitted, making a lightweight midi dress perfect for keeping you cool during the summer and warm in those winter months.
12. Boilersuit
Investing in a great boilersuit is something everyone should do. You can wear it all year round with a range of accessories to depict the season. A retro denim choice is a staple in any wardrobe. It will work with trainers, ankle boots, sandals, platforms, or even a pair of Birkenstocks.
