6 Fashion Influencers Shared Their Ultimate Autumn Wish Lists With Me

Instagram is one of my favourite destinations for a daily dose of fashion inspiration. Each season, I love poring over our trend guide and street style stories, but there’s something to be said for seeing those whose style—and wardrobes—you enjoy try new-season pieces, test out trends and rework wardrobe staples in ways you could never imagine. They sometimes do the hard work so we don't have to.
So when I thought about what I wanted to invest in ahead of the new season, I knew I needed to go straight to my usual source and, of course, share my findings with you. With that in mind, I asked six fashion influencers to share their autumn wish lists and reveal the pieces they've got their eyes on and what they're planning on wearing all season long. Between them, there’s an eclectic mix of aesthetics as well as a great balance between designer and high street, proving that even those in the know understand the value of a good investment piece, whether it's £30 or £300.
Expect a strong focus on hero knitwear as well as timeless outerwear and versatile dresses. Whether you're a minimalist or a maximalist—or even if, like me, you fall into neither of these categories and like to dip your toe into every fashion camp—there's something to inspire you here.
Keep scrolling to see what some of the people behind your favourite fashion accounts will be investing in this autumn/winter.
1. CHIARA PERERA
Follow Chiara: @chiarasatelier
SHOP CHIARA'S PICKS:
"This season, I want to inject a little bit of colour into my autumn/winter wardrobe. I'm normally a neutral kind of girl, but whenever I do add a pop of colour, it makes me so happy. These COS knits look fabulous and come in an array of colours; I feel like I need to collect them all over the colder seasons."
"If you know me, you know that I love a shirt, and I think it's one of the hardest-working items in anyone's wardrobe. It's so easy to style up or down and can be layered, too. I cannot wait to pull out my With Nothing Underneath shirts or my Yaitte stripes, which are perfect for the colder months, as they're a little bit on the thicker side."
2. EMMA ROSE THATCHER
Follow Emma: @emmarosestyle
SHOP EMMA'S PICKS:
3. SANTINA HARRISON
Follow Santina: @_santinaharrison
SHOP SANTINA'S PICKS:
4. THANDI MAQUBELA
Follow Thandi: @thandimaq
SHOP THANDI'S PICKS:
"I've been lusting after a leather dress since last season. It's an incredibly timeless piece that can be styled in various ways, which lends itself to working with a wide range of colours for layering underneath. Pair with a cream or burgundy roll-neck before adding boots or trainers."
"This is a classic cream knitted dress that you'll find yourself coming back to season after season. It will most likely be one of the hardest-working pieces in your wardrobe, as it's such an easy yet effortlessly chic throw-on number, and perfect for taking the thinking out of getting dressed, which I love."
"Autumn is such a great time to play with mixing textures. This skirt would work really well with a chunky, knitted cream jumper. Cable and cashmere are just as complementary."
"A gorgeous transitional dress that works for both the office and downtime. You can easily take it through to the colder months by adding a cream roll-neck and boots."
"These flats are perfect for those of us who are a little unsure about the traditional ballet pump, which is having a resurgence this season. Slightly more elevated but still incredibly comfortable, they're just as reflective of the trend given their flat sole and almond toe."
5. CLAUDIA BERRESFORD
Follow Claudia: @claudia_berresford
SHOP CLAUDIA'S PICKS:
"I'm still loving stripes this season, and I'll be getting as much wear as possible out of this Crumpet Cashmere sweater, which is a new addition to my wardrobe. It is so soft and snuggly, and I love wearing it with jeans, over a dress or with a slip skirt."
6. FRANCESCA SAFFARI
Follow Francesca: @francescasaffari
SHOP FRANCESCA'S PICKS:
"These have been on my wish list for a while. They're a love/hate item, but whenever I see them on someone, I fall more in love. They're a great way to add some interest to a more pared-back outfit."
Next Up: 7 Items That Are Reaching Cult Status This Month

Poppy joined the Who What Wear UK team as managing editor in 2022. After graduating from university with a degree in English literature, she worked for several publications, including Women's Health, The Times and Marie Claire.
As WWW UK’s managing editor, Poppy looks after the content calendar and all output across the brand, in addition to working with contributors and supporting with social media planning, branded content, marketing and brand strategy. A keen eye for detail means Poppy oversees the production of tentpole moments such as special issues, events, gift guides and more. You won’t find many articles by Poppy on site, but when you do there’s no doubt they will either be focused on dresses, handbags or classic high-street buys she shares with her mum. Or better yet, all three!
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