Great News—You Probably Already Own Autumn's Chicest Outfit
Sometimes, it's the simplest things that are the most effective, and that can certainly be said of fashion's new fail-safe outfit. Chances are that if you were to throw open your wardrobe doors, you would find a blazer and skirt (either mini or maxi)—yes? Now, how often do you wear said blazer and skirt together? We're willing to bet not all that often. However, this is precisely the look that is going to lead the way this autumn.
Why does it work? Well, the tailored silhouette of the blazer offsets either the floaty cut of midi skirts or the skin showcased by mini hemlines perfectly. Generally speaking, just about any blazer and skirt combination will go together—that said, we already have our favourites when it comes to pairings. Keep scrolling to see how our favourite influencers are interpreting the ensemble, then proceed to shop their individual capsules.
Style Notes: A grey blazer will always serve you well. For a chic work look, try pairing it with a pleated skirt, a silk camisole and elegant monochrome accessories, much like Tiffany Hsu.
Style Notes: That's right, checks are set to be high on the sartorial agenda once again this autumn, and Emili has undoubtedly discovered the coolest way to wear them—via a blazer clashing against a grid-motif midi in a muted hue.
Style Notes: No longer reserved for party season, sequin skirts are easily given an off-duty overhaul with an oversized blazer, plain vest and flip-flops. Maria, we salute you.
Style Notes: Don't fret—the slip skirt trend you bought into this summer is just as mighty in autumn. Wear it with a blazer in classic camel for the epitome of grown-up style.
Up next: I tried on over 50 pairs of high-street shoes—here are the pairs I loved.
Maxine Eggenberger is Who What Wear UK’s deputy editor and has over thirteen years of experience in fashion journalism. She been creating engaging and elevated style content specifically for Who What Wear UK since 2018, covering runway reports, emerging trends, long-form features, self-styled shopping stories and columns, including her edit of the best new-in buys. She ensures the highest editorial standards are met across the site, leads the editorial team in their SEO strategy and keyword planning, works closely with the beauty team on content initiatives, represents the brand at industry events, and regularly contributes to social media, including her own Who What Wear UK TikTok franchise, French Style Fridays. Previously, Maxine appeared on ITV's This Morning in her own fashion segment and has interviewed countless celebrities—everyone from Victoria Beckham to Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o.
Prior to Who What Wear UK, Maxine’s career began when, after completing her first-ever internship at Look magazine, she was offered a position on the brand's fashion desk. She accepted, leaving university a year early in the process. Her passion and natural talent for writing and styling meant she swiftly rose through the ranks to become the title's fashion news and commercial content editor, with a stint as InStyle.co.uk’s fashion and beauty writer along the way. She later served as Look’s acting Editor in Chief, overseeing both print and digital, before embarking on a successful freelance career, working with Grazia, The Pool, and Marie Claire amongst others.
Maxine is based remotely from her countryside home near Edinburgh where she spends her downtime renovating her house, walking her dogs, hosting friends and trying to master the art of making Old Fashioned cocktails.
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