I Just Assembled 6 Chic Outfits That Make Me Really Excited for Autumn
If there’s one brand I love shopping for autumn, it’s Arket. While other affordable destinations can easily pander to of-the-moment trends when a new season arrives, Arket always stays true to what it’s good at and leans into the classics—and I’d argue that there’s no better season to invest in classics than autumn.
Think tailored blazers with jeans and loafers, chic trench coats paired with crisp white shirts and wide-leg trousers, and midi dresses with knee-high boots. That perfect not-too-hot, not-too-cold autumn weather lends itself perfectly to a lightly layered outfit, which, after a summer of navigating a lot of skin on show, feels wholly fresh in itself. And it’s certainly anything but boring.
Now, I know we’re still in the midst of August, and for some of you, that means the summer holidays are still top of mind. But September is a mere 26 days away, and no matter how warm it is outside, the new collections are coming in thick and fast, and they're feeling significantly more fall-appropriate, so bare with me. When scrolling through Arket’s new-in section recently, I saw so many great autumn pieces that I ended up getting a little over-excited and assembling them into five chic outfits to have in my inspiration bank. But I know I’ll wear these pieces through winter with a coat, and I’ll even wear them next autumn. Keep scrolling to see the looks I created. Of course, I’ve added links to shop the pieces if you’re in the mood to get prepared, too.
1. Short Trench + Chinos + Breton Top + Boots
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2. Striped Shirt + Jeans + Ballet Flats + Crossbody Bag
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3. Trench Coat + Midi Dress + Chunky Knee-High Boots + Tote Bag
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4. Wool Jacket + Knit Vest + Black Jeans + Trainers
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5. Midi Dress + Blazer + Knee-High Boots + Tote
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6. Striped Jumper + Wide-Leg Jeans + Loafers + Crossbody Bag
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Emily Dawes is an editor, stylist and writer with over 12 years in the industry. Known for impeccable taste, our readers trust her advice, especially in her top-selling column, expensive-looking high street buys. Working forBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing UK since 2020, Emily has been a contributing editor, branded content editor and affiliate editor. Now, as senior shopping editor, she leads the e-commerce content strategy. After obtaining a BA in English and American Studies from Nottingham University, Emily interned at The Mail on Sunday’s YOU. As the magazine’s fashion editor, she managed the fashion team and travelled the globe to style and direct fashion editorials and celebrity cover shoots. As a freelancer, she styled Grazia cover shoots, developed brand marketing and content plans and worked with VIP clients including Elizabeth Day.
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