Autumn is here and what comes with it new outfit options! My clients can find this time of year difficult to dress for as it’s not cold enough for a full winter outfit, whereas the summer clothes feel too light. Whether it’s layering or picking the right shoes for the weather and how to style them, I share my top tips for autumn outfits just for you.
Top colours for Autumn 2022
Autumn 2022 has a great selection of colours to choose from, but which ones work best for you? As you may know, I help people discover their best colours by using the seasonal colour analysis. You can find out more about how to know yours, here. These are my picks for each of the seasons:
Spring: Zesty lime - a bright and fun colour to add to your wardrobe.
Summer: Lilac is a strong contender for my favourite colour for Autumn 2022.
Autumn: Burnt orange is a truly Autumnal colour and can be a rich addition to your wardrobe.
Winter: Pink & cobalt blue for a cooler tone that works on your skin, while remaining bright and colourful for the seasons to change.
How to wear your Autumn trending colours
There are plenty of different ways to add colour to your outfit, from a little touch to an all out full monochrome look.
A perfect start can be a woolly hat, a leather jacket, or a pair of shoes.
The next step can be a pair of leather wide-leg trousers (very on-trend right now, and works great for most body shapes), or even a blazer.
For an all-out commitment to your colour selection, or perfect for abstract personality types, is to wear a full outfit in your colours. Whether it's a suit, or even a maxi dress, with a mesh top underneath to keep yourself warm in the cooler weather, with a handbag and jacket.
If colours feel a little daunting to add to your outfits, I'd love to help.
Top trends for Autumn
Outfits for this time of year include great layering and light, yet warm options.
Some of the top trends coming into the season include "punk prep" - think leather, pleated midi skirts, and tailored blazers. Maxi dresses and full-length hem lines are also back in fashion, and great with a pair of over heeled boots.
One great trend coming into fashion for the season are tailored waistcoats. These are great for the androgenous look for the office, or with a pair of wide-leg jeans over a more casual long-sleeved top for a more casual look.
Statement leather is also a strong option for the 2022 season, and you can't go wrong with a leather jacket at any time of year. You could also try any of the leather trousers coming onto the shelves, or for a more approachable statement leather piece, think of a leather bag in the colour of your season.
Top 3 Shoes & Outfit Inspiration for Autumn
Now we’ve talked all about the colours and outfits on offer for Autumn 2022, we can jump to the shoes! Shoes can oftentimes be the most difficult part of the outfit to pair together. There are some unique and fun ways to play with the shoes and your outfit for this time of year.
Combat Boots: Best with cropped loose-fitted jeans, and shorter skirts
Combat boots continue to stay on trend, year on year, and they're a great piece to bring into your Autumnal wardrobe. As they come up to your ankle bone, they do need a little consideration when being styled.
One casual option can be matching them with looser-fitted jeans that are cropped or rolled up to show off up to about an inch above the top of the boot. Check out my blog for 7 ways to style your cropped jeans, here.
You can also wear them with a midi or mini skirt with tights, and as the days get cooler, even with a pair of thick socks peeking out of the top of the boot too.
Knee-high boots: Match with dresses, skinny jeans, and maxi skirts
There's something so elegant about a pair of knee-high leather or suede boots with a small platform heel!
While you can go quite nineties with the styles on offer, it's best to pick leather or suede if you prefer a more professional look.
Matching your boots with a maxi skirt will keep you warm without having to fight with tights while wearing a dress with a slit can mean you can show off your boots without getting too cold.
Another way to wear and show off your boots is by wearing them over your skinny jeans, or with a mini skirt, depending on the event.
There are some great options available for those of us with larger calves, and do opt for a boot with a zip so you can more easily put your boots on.
Trainers: Casual chic looks with flares and wide-legged trousers
Workwear no longer has to include stilettos (as I shared in this blog) and this means you actually can wear trainers to work! There are some great options nowadays for us to pick up a pair of comfy yet professional trainers that work for all occasions.
Match your trainers with a pair of trending flares, or if you want to mix and match professional with sport-luxe, why not try with your trouser suit? I would recommend looking for a pair of high quality trainers in a neutral tone, or go quirky with one of the colourful suede options now available to add a touch of personality at your feet.
Seasons change, and maximising your outfits and wardrobe items you already have is so important. If you’re finding it difficult to discover the seasonal outfits that work for you and bring you confidence, I can help with my Style Masterclass, or Personal Shopping experiences.
