Trust Monikh: 12 Chic Pieces I'm Considering Adding to My Capsule Wardrobe
Stylist and Who What Wear UK editor-in-residence Monikh Dale is our shopping guru, and each month, she shares her top new-in picks with us (and you). This month, she's chosen 12 elegant pieces for the start of autumn.
There are hundreds of thousands of influencers in the social ether, but only a handful we follow religiously because their style is just so on point. Our prime target is Monikh Dale, the London-based styling and shopping guru, now also a Who What Wear UK Editor in Residence. Monikh tracks down the coolest buys from every corner of the retail world. Full of inspiring tips on rewearing investment items and finding the best high-street pieces, her Instagram feed and website are a veritable hotbed of things you’re going to want to purchase immediately (and will never regret). Each month, Monikh will share her new picks here, exclusively for you.
It’s the end of September, and the weather is still humid, warm and not quite ready to call itself autumn. My usual ache for proper layers might have to wait, but that doesn’t mean we can’t start softly slipping into the new season. And what better way to do that than with flip-flops? I’m bringing knits back into rotation - the chunkier the better - but balancing them with bare toes and easy layers. It’s that in-between dressing I love: a little more fabric, but still undone.
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As you can see above, this knit did in fact come home with me.
Nothing says autumn like plaid.
A print you'll reach for season after season, year after year,
This will never date.
Autumn 2026 is the season of the henley tee.
These will be the next sunnies I purchase.
I've already purchased two of these.
Autumn 2026's newest ‘it’ colour.
Not a need. But very much a want.
These are apart of my collaboration with NAKD.
Just so cool.
This navy hue is a nice point of difference from black.
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Hands down, the best funnel-neck bomber jacket out there.
Can you tell that green and navy are my colours this season?
Every it girl has a pair of capri pants in their wardrobe.
I'm on the hunt for a new "family day" bag, and I keep coming back to this one.
This isn't even out yet, and I already have big plans for it! In the meantime you can sign up to find out it when it's available.
Wear with Bermuda shorts, linen trousers and midi skirts alike.
For those days when it’s too hot to do your hair.
I'd style this with blue overalls to get that colour-blocking look.
It's official. Peplums are back in for 2026.
Between the peplum top and barrel trousers, this set has such a retro feel to it.
The perfect evening bag for a sun-soaked holiday.
I haven't stopped thinking about these since I tried them on in store awhile back.
Pyjama pants are still firmly on my ‘want to wear’ list.
I'm calling it: autumn 2026 is the season of the sneakerina.
Buttery soft with a gorgeously deep red hue, this bag will elevate any outfit.
As we pack away our bright colours and bold patterns, chocolate brown hues are starting to come to the forefront again.
Another pre-order item I can't wait to get my hands on.
I already own these in the pear green, but the orange is now tempting me too.
It's official: I'm back in my dress era. I mean, just look at this colour!
Perfect for the poolside and the around the city with jeans.
How cool are these?
The chicest bag shape I've seen in a very long time.
Your perfect linen dress for those ‘I have nothing to wear this heat’ moments.
One of my favourite pieces from my new Faithfull collaboration.
You'll be pleased to know that these are finally back in stock.
I'm always on the hunt for a good striped tee.
This reversible tote hits both colour needs... it's brown suede one side and black leather on the other.
The perfect finishing touch to any outfit.
A pop of red to revive those basics.
