Not Kendall, Not Hailey—I’m Taking My Autumn Wardrobe Cues From This Unsung Style Icon
I'm taking my new-season styling inspiration straight from Margaret Qualley—discover her chicest autumn looks here.
If you haven't already had a scroll through Pinterest searching "Margaret Qualley", I highly recommend doing so. Amid her meteoric rise to fame, Golden Globe nominations and ever-growing list of acting credits, Margaret has cemented herself as something of a style icon, too. Building a wardrobe around preppy staples with a feminine feel, I can think of few celebrities better equipped to inspire your autumn wardrobe.
Having combed through her style archives, I've picked up on three key wardrobe staples that make Margaret's autumn rotation particularly strong. From the return of the midi skirt to an elegant alternative to your trusty beige trench, these are the Margaret-approved pieces and outfit formulas I'll be taking inspiration from this season.
1. Midi Skirt
Style Notes: Yes, midi skirts may have dominated during the summer months, but I have it on good authority that they're not going anywhere this autumn. Styling a figure-skimming tweed midi from Chanel, Margaret paired hers with a sleek single-breasted jacket, finishing the look with the French fashion house's iconic two-tone heels. Elegant yet entirely weather-appropriate, it's a sophisticated styling formula I'll be turning to for my chicer autumn occasions.
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Whilst I love this in the beige, it also comes in a pale green shade.
Style this with a tank to or pair it with a single breasted blazer.
This comes in three different lengths, so you can find your perfect fit.
2. Black Trench Coat
Style Notes: Don't fall into the predictable rhythm of reaching for a beige trench coat all autumn long. Instead, take a cue from Margaret and consider the inherently more polished black one. Styling her long-line, double-breasted trench over a midi dress in the same inky shade, she gave the classic outerwear staple an evening-ready feel. Where a lighter trench might have read more daytime, the black iteration elevated the entire look.
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Whilst I love this in the black, it also comes in a classic wash of cream.
A sleek black trench will never go out of style.
The funnel neck jacket trend isn't showing any signs of slowing down.
3. Straight-Leg Jeans
Style Notes: Now that the harsh rays of summer are beginning to abate, I'm turning my attention back to my wardrobe's most valued collection: my denim rotation. And, sticking to the tried-and-tested, Margaret reminds me that there's perhaps no denim silhouette better equipped to facilitate a chic autumn outfit than a classic pair of straight-leg jeans. Wearing hers with a navy jacket and simple black trainers, she created an effortlessly polished look that could see you through the season. For a dressier take, simply swap the trainers for a pair of heels and add a silky blouse.
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Honestly, these look more expensive than they actually are.
Style these with loafers for a polished autumn look.
These also come in two other shades.
