Despite forging a career for myself in fashion, I secretly find autumn a really difficult time to dress for. A dress girl at heart, I love how summer lends itself to floaty, oversized pieces that I just have to slip on with sandals and I’m set. I find so much joy in dressing for warmer months, and shopping is something I particularly relish between May and September. But when autumn hits, the nerves creep in, and I start to lose my confidence when it comes to new-season clothes. To combat this, there is one thing I always rely on as the leaves start to brown and the days get darker, and that is a solid bank of timeless, stylish and easy outfits that I feel good in. And for this, I head to the high street.
One of my favourite destinations for this type of shopping is COS. Full of elevated basics that always impress, the brand has everything from designer-style outerwear to mix-and-match tailoring and leather handbags to expensive-looking earrings. To prove it’s home to myriad classic autumnal hits, I’ve put together five chic ensembles that will serve you—and me—well as we move through the seasons. And if you’re just looking for inspiration as to what to update your wardrobe with this year, consider this your guide.
Scroll down to discover my five go-to autumn COS outfits as well as all the pieces you need to help re-create them.
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