It's Summer Outside, but Autumn in My Wish List—The Pre-Fall Pieces Our Editors are Bookmarking Before They Sell Out
We're not ones to wish away summer, but when autumn looks this good, we've been assembling a pre-fall shopping list that will make you want to retire your shorts and sandals.
Even the most summer-loving editors will agree, there’s a particular sweet spot in the fashion calendar that we all look forward to: that in-between moment when the weather is still warm, but the new season collections have started to arrive. Before you recoil at the thought of cable knit jumpers, pre-autumn dressing isn't about committing to heavy layers just yet—instead, it's about investing in versatile, luxury pieces that effortlessly bridge the gap between what you can wear now and later too. Think beautifully tailored blazers thrown over linen dresses and worn again later with knitwear and jeans, or timeless loafers perfectly paired with romantic dresses or straight-leg trousers that promise year-round mileage.
It's worth noting that the best pre-autumn, luxury buys aren't dictated by fleeting trends; they're the pieces that quietly elevate your existing wardrobe by offering longevity well beyond a single season. So, with that in mind, I asked my fellow editors for the pieces that they've been eyeing for the months ahead, whether they're focusing on one solid investment, or refreshing their capsules with a handful of elevated staples. Wondering how Who What Wear UK editors really shop the transitional period? These are the designer purchases we're are adding to our wish lists before autumn officially arrives.
Natalie Munro, News Writer
Shop Natalie's Picks:
"This striking shade of blue stopped me scrolling in my tracks. Although COS' merino cardigan comes in six different colours, this bold, pop of blue stands out from the crowd (quite literally), and I would happily wear it on repeat with jeans, tailored trousers and slip skirts from now till the end of winter."
"With an upcoming holiday and several slow weekends planned ahead, I've been looking for casual options that still feel polished. These Me + Em trousers feel like the perfect hybrid of smart-trousers-meets-trackies that look like your favourite loungewear, only better."
Poppy Nash, Managing Editor
Shop Poppy's Picks:
"A crisp shirt is a staple in my wardrobe all year round, but there's something about With Nothing Underneath's beautiful blue Sóller style that might just replace my usual white go-to. I have dreams of wearing this with white linen trousers for my honeymoon later in the year, and underneath a wool coat when we return."
Remy Farrell, Fashion Editor
Shop Remy's Picks:
"In the not-quite-trench-coat-not-quite-cardigan weather, you're going to be thankful for a jacket like this in your arsenal. Ultra-light and ready to throw on over anything at a moment's notice, Toteme have knocked it out of the park with this pared-back beauty, the very definition of simplicity, perfected."
"If there's one pair of shoes that you can wear quite literally all year round, it's a leather ballet shoe. Jimmy Choo haven't tried to reinvent the wheel with their Margot flats, but they have perfected it—everything from the almond toe to the semi-patent finish is so finely tuned that you'll be able to wear these for years to come without worrying that they will go out of style."
Humaa Hussain, Junior Branded Content Editor
Shop Humaa's Picks:
Sorry white tank tops, nothing says "autumn" quite like a stripped tee. Jamie Haller's High Striped cotton tee is the perfect long sleeve for slightly chillier days, and the subtle print means it will still go with just as much as your usual every day basic.
Florrie Alexander, Shopping Editor
Shop Florrie's Picks:
Okay, this is spenny, but that's precisely why it's on my wish list. I could happily look at this Spinelli Kilcollin ring all day, and I dream of the way this could dress up even my most simple autumn outfit with a little extra sparkle.
Georgia Seago, Sub Editor
Shop Georgia's Picks:
"I’m very into draped, longline tops right now. This is technically a minidress, but I’d wear it over wide-leg linen trousers with sandals now, and with straight-leg jeans and a leather jacket thrown over the top when it gets cooler."

Remy Farrell is a London-based fashion editor with 10 years of experience covering fashion, beauty and lifestyle. After graduating with a journalism degree and working on the fashion teams for titles such as Grazia, Elle, and British Vogue, she moved into the luxury e-commerce sector, working as fashion assistant at TheOutnet.com After expanding an assisting and styling portfolio that includes talent such as Gigi Hadid, Victoria Beckham and Miquita Oliver, she ventured into beauty, compiling reviews and diverse beauty content.
In her role as fashion editor at Who What Wear, Remy is interested in discovering new brands to share with the WWW UK readership, and loves uncovering hidden gems to make shopping accessible to everyone.