I've Been a Stylist for 20 Years—These Are the Key Buys on My Autumn Wish List


You've probably heard of celebrity stylist Angie Smith from her work with household names like Holly Willoughby, Eva Mendes, Davina McCall and Rochelle Humes. Smith has a gift for making her clients look effortlessly chic, usually on an affordable budget. She's an advocate for shopping the high street, often mixing high and low pieces in her styling; and her own wardrobe and talent for uncovering the most expensive-looking finds is unrivalled. So I'm sure you'll be pleased to hear she's now aBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing UK columnist, here to share her expert shopping picks for the season along with some styling wisdom. Keep scrolling to see her key buys for 2025.
Angie wears a sweater from Lou Lou de Saison.
I’ve been a stylist and brand consultant for over 20 years now, and I'm a strong believer in buying less and wearing those pieces more. I've learnt from my experience re-working clients' wardrobes that after editing them down to a smaller capsule, it becomes a lot easier to pull outfits together because you can actually see what's in there.
When shopping for new pieces, it’s important to be practical and think of all the outfits you could wear them with from your existing wardrobe. But most importantly, you have to really love those new items to justify adding them to your rotation. When you wear them, they have to make you feel good—really good. They have to feel comfortable on your body; I’m a strong believer in buying the size that feels and looks the best on you, and in some shops that might be a 12, in others an 18—it really doesn't matter. The buys I include in my monthly edits can be easily styled in multiple ways and will still be relevant years from now. We're talking true wardrobe classics, and I’m showing you where to find them.
Angie wears a silk-twill camisole from St. Agni.
As the cool weather creeps in and trees are shedding their browned leaves, autumn has slowly but surely arrived. With the new season comes an influx of new trends ready to take over this season, but as we slowly launch into the cooler months, I'm first looking towards a few standout pieces that will integrate easily into my existing wardrobe.
My capsule wardrobe pieces that work hard all year round are looking for a little support as we move into the cooler months, and a few cosy knits, light jackets and clever additions are going to do that instantly. Below, you'll find some of the pieces that have caught my attention recently and have already nestled into my everyday outfits.
Keep scrolling to explore my autumn 2025 edit.
SHOP ANGIE SMITH'S 2025 EDIT:
1. The Coat
2. The Nice Top
This is the kind of black top you only need to buy once because it’ll outlast every trend. Think quiet luxury tailoring with just the right amount of detail. The one everyone will stop you to ask about. Perfect with denim and loafers, or layered under a blazer for dinner.
3. A Versatile Mini Dress
4. Straight-Leg Leather Trousers
5. Statement Jumper
6. The Blazer
7. The Cord Trousers
8. The Cord Jacket
9. Cosy Cardigan
10. Green Suede Shirt
11. The Midi Skirt
12. The Cable Knit Jumper
13. The Sweatpants
SHOP MORE OF ANGIE SMITH'S SHOPPING PICKS:
I’m really feeling the colour marigold at the moment and keep seeing little pops of it here and there. This incredibly easy dress by one of my favourite brands comes with a sash that can be worn with the dress to pull in the waist it and would also look great with denim. The sash also works as a headscarf and I'd play with styling this dress over trousers, too.
Dries Van Noten is a brand I regularly drool over and this top is a nice entry point if you're looking to add some luxury to your wardrobe this summer. Polka dots are trending, and this is primed to be paired with jeans and flip flops for a warm evening out.
Shirts play a big part in my wardrobe, especially in the summer months. This one feels a bit different to my others and can work as a cover-up, look great with jeans and sandals, and rise to dressier occasions like dinners out. I'd even wear this open as a light jacket.
These are my second pair of sandals from this designer. If the first pair are anything to go by, I’ll soon find them glued to my feet. These are definitely what I would categorise as a ‘posh’ sandal, reserved for going out and holidays. I love how they make my go-to nice top and jeans look feel a bit more special.
Designer denim fans, listen up. Before you make another purchase, you need to check out this jacket from Nobody’s Child. Even I was floored by how good it looks and feels in the flesh—the perfect balance of boxy and structured, like the kind of thing you’d find vintage shopping but without the hours of searching.
I love a shirt, but I didn’t have anything that felt quite like this. Statement but timeless, structured but relaxed, like a vintage piece you’d steal from your effortlessly cool older sister. Since it arrived, I’ve barely taken it off, and it’s giving all my go-to basics a whole new lease of life.
I am, and always will be, a denim girl through and through. My ideal pairs? Vintage-feeling, no stretch, soft cotton with an androgynous edge—jeans that feel like they’ve been worn and loved for years. If you don’t fancy spending hours trawling vintage stores, this pair might just scratch that itch.
I've tried on quite a few pairs of longer-length shorts, but these are the best I've found so far. The cut is relaxed yet polished thanks to the darker wash and neat hem. I bought a 12 and they fall on my hip so I’d say go for your true size in jeans, often I say to size up in denim shorts but not these.
A recent addition, and one that I can already see myself wearing a lot, it this cosy and cool cardigan. There's a very Isabel Marant feel to it, like something you'd find in a great vintage shop. Already I'm imagining styling it with white denim and black boots or clogs. It's definitely thick enough to wear as a jacket on milder days, or add in as a layering piece on chilly winter days.
White jeans are one of my favourites for the colder months as a good way to stay warm without your outfit feeling too heavy. They work well with tonal shades or cream off-white or light grey, or provide striking contrast to darker tones of black, red, navy and green.
If you are going to treat yourself to something that will make you feel instantly a bit more pulled together this January, make it an understated leather tote bag. Liffner'sattention to detail is on par with designers like The Row or Khaite but at a more affordable price point.
For those who have a lot of nice tops in their wardrobes, or have a hard time finding dresses they like, I highly recommend adding a long silk maxi to your collection. The styling options are endless for both day and night, and if you pair with a matching black top you're able to emulate the look of a dress with this piece.

Florrie embarked on her fashion journey whilst studying in Aix-en-Provence, she began to write her dissertation on the history of fashion and landed her first role at Harper’s Bazaar. Following this, she interned for various publications including Elle, Grazia and Marie Claire before joining the fashion team at Conde Nast Traveller. There, she contributed to international photoshoots, styled pages and covers, and produced engaging digital content. Over eight years of fashion industry experience, Florrie has honed her skills from styling e-commerce photoshoots to personal shopping. Florrie first joinedBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing UK as a freelancer before becoming the Commerce Writer. Now, as the Shopping Editor, she monitors current trends, new-in styles, wardrobe heroes and how best to style them.
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