If you're considering forcing your summer dresses to take the annual walk of shame into the depths of your wardrobe right about now, think again. Last season's offering of midis and maxis ain't going anywhere for autumn, and we're already witnessing how fashion people are getting more mileage out of their frocks, even in the face of the cold weather we're currently experiencing.
Ultimately it's all about being clever with layers. Whether it's a strategic polo-neck, a throw-on-and-go blazer or a pair of trending boots, it's the easiest way to make your warm-weather frock ready for the colder months ahead. There are also plenty of new-season styles available if you want to freshen up your wardrobe.
Scroll down to see our favourite autumn dress outfits, and to shop the pieces you need to re-create them.
Autumn Dress Outfits I'm Repeat-Wearing:
1. Simple Coat + Knitted Mini + Knee Boots
Style Notes: Nothing looks quite as cool as a minidress worn with knee boots. Complete the autumnal aesthetic with a cotton coat.
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This coat has a trench coat material but a minimalist silhouette.
This will look just as good styled with patterned tights as it will bare legs.
These are sitting in my H&M basket.
2. White Dress + Crossbody Bag + Trainers
Style Notes: It might be the darker months, but you needn't stick to a darker colour palette. Instead, embrace a lighter hue and give it a downtime spin with chunky trainers and a statement crossbody bag.
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What an expensive looking colour!
New Balance trainers never stay in stock for long.
Keep you bag neutral to for a quick way to pull your look together.
3. Blazer Dress + Knee Boots
Style Notes: Turn your blazer dresses into the perfect autumn outfit with the addition of knee-high boots.
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An autumn essential.
Elevated cowboy boots you'll look forward to wearing every autumn.
4. Blazer + Satin Dress + Mules
Style Notes: As we approach party season, we know there will be an influx of slip dresses to choose from. Make them work for everyday wear with a blazer and some strappy mules.
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Between the colour and the silhouette, this blazer is next-level good.
I'm bookmarking this for party season.
The 'It' bag of the season.
Simple, but so very effective.
5. Bomber + Midi Dress + Trainers
Style Notes: We all have a black midi dress hanging in our wardrobes that we largely forget about in the autumn months, but there's no need to pack it away until April. (Not when there's a bomber-jacket–and-trainers solution waiting for you to try.)
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These will look just as sleek with your jeans.
& Other Stories is my go-to for simple midis.
The colour of these Gazelles are beyond beautiful.
6. Shearling Jacket + Printed Midi + Zip-Front Boots
Style Notes: Shearling jackets are all the rage right now. Use yours to give all of your printed summer dresses a wintry spin.
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The ultimate shearling-coat option.
Such a cool print.
This bag continues to dominate fashion circles.
Zip fastenings present a cool update on last year's hiker boots.
7. Wool Coat + Midi Dress + Kitten Heel Boots
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This is sure to sell out.
This will be so easy to dress up or down.
This is finally back in stock for autumn.
So sleek
8. Denim Jacket + Tube Dress + Square-Toe Boots
Style Notes: Tube dresses present one of the easiest autumn outfits of the season—just add a denim jacket and square-toe boots for cool-girl appeal.
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This elevated H&M style is sure to sell out fast.
A chic take on the tube-dress trend.
Square toes are the detail fashion people are prioritising in the boots this season.
9. Shirtdress + High-Neck Top + Lug-Sole Boots
Style Notes: Shirtdresses in thicker fabrics (hello, corduroy), loan themselves to lots of layering options. Here, Monikh showcases how something as simple as a cream high-neck top can make this midi feel the wintry part.
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Dress this up with glitter or rhinestone heels.
Another white roll-neck to choose from.
These go above the ankles and will keep your feet all the more toasty.
This looks way more expensive than it is.
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