I'm Not One for Copying Outfits, But These 9 Instagram Looks Are Perfect
I'm not sure if it's the fact I haven't treated myself to anything new in a while or that we'll soon be navigating that awkward period where the weather can't seem to make up its mind between cold and freezing, but lately, I've been feeling stuck in a style rut. However, with autumn soon on it's way and winter not far behind, I think it's high time I pull myself out of my self-induced fashion funk and allow myself to get excited about a new season, and the next few months of cosy knits and luxurious layers.
Instead of buying a host of new pieces, I first want to shop my own wardrobe. I've been living in floaty dresses and linen shirting for months, so I know digging out my autumnal pieces will help my style feel fresher in a flash. But how to style them? I've been saving chic influencer outfits on my Instagram for weeks now, and there are nine standout looks that I can't wait to try—most of which I'm pretty sure I can assemble with pieces I already own.
Scroll below to see the outfits fashion people are wearing right now, along with current shopping options for each should you find something you want to invest in that you mightn't already own.
9 Influencer Autumn Outfits I'm Re-Creating ASAP:
1. Blazer + T-Shirt + Miniskirt
Style Notes: Thought mini skirts may not feel synonymous with autumn and winter, this is a look that can be translated to all seasons. For cooler days add tights, or go without when the sun makes an appearance.
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This will also look great with jeans or tailored trousers.
2. Fluffy Knit + Track Pants + Trainers
Style Notes: Autumn = cold. I hate the cold. The antidote? A cosy and chic cream knit and comfy track pants. Extra points if you blend the rest of your outfit to match its colour.
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3. Long-Sleeve Dress + Statement Heels
Style Notes: Long sleeves on dresses are a cold-weather no-brainer. Dress them down with trainers and a trench or up with heels like Coco.
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I've fallen head over heels for this pair.
4. Trench Coat + Roll-Neck Knit + Jeans
Style Notes: Is there anything more timeless than a trench coat worn with a black roll-neck knit and jeans? I think not.
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5. Stripe Shirt + Maxi Skirt
Style Notes: Just like a classic white shirt, stripe button-ups make getting ready in the mornings look so easy. Marilyn's black maxi skirt looks so chic contrasted with the blue and white stripes and you can't go wrong with some sporty trainers.
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6. Colourful Knit + Ballet Flats
Style Notes: Get significantly more wear out of the ballet flats you bought this summer by styling it with a colourful knit and jeans for a chic off-duty ensemble you can wear from autumn through winter into spring.
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7. Denim Jacket + Leather Midi Skirt
Style Notes: There's an instant elevation that occurs when you contrast textures, and this denim and leather look is a fine example. On chillier days, layer a jumper under your jacket.
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8. Longline Blazer + Slip Skirt + Mules
Style Notes: I live in blazers year-round, but I think they look their chicest in winter when worn essentially as tops for elevated evening looks.
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9. Stripe Knit + Tailored Trousers + Loafers
Style Notes: Breton-stripe knitwear is about as timeless as fashion gets, particularly when it's paired with black trousers and loafers.
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This story was published at an earlier time and has since been updated.
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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