9 Sophisticated Yet Simple Autumn Dress Outfits That Are Guaranteed to Invite Compliments

If you're considering forcing your summer dresses to take the annual walk of shame into the depths of your wardrobe right about now, think again. Last season's offering of midis and maxis ain't going anywhere for autumn, and we're already witnessing how fashion people are getting more mileage out of their frocks, even in the face of the cold weather we're currently experiencing.

Ultimately it's all about being clever with layers. Whether it's a strategic polo-neck, a throw-on-and-go blazer or a pair of trending boots, it's the easiest way to make your warm-weather frock ready for the colder months ahead. There are also plenty of new-season styles available if you want to freshen up your wardrobe.

Scroll down to see our favourite autumn dress outfits, and to shop the pieces you need to re-create them.

Autumn Dress Outfits I'm Repeat-Wearing:

1. Simple Coat + Knitted Mini + Knee Boots

Style Notes: Nothing looks quite as cool as a minidress worn with knee boots. Complete the autumnal aesthetic with a cotton coat.

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2. Ribbed Dress + Top Handle Bag + Ballet Flats

Style Notes: It might be the darker months, but you needn't stick to a darker colour palette. Instead, embrace a lighter hue and give it a casual spin with ballet flats and a top handle bag.

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3. Blazer Dress + Knee Boots

Style Notes: Turn your blazer dresses into the perfect autumn outfit with the addition of knee-high boots.

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4. Knitted Maxi Dress + Shoulder Bag + Silver Boots

Style Notes: If there's one dress that thrives in my autumn wardrobe it's a knitted maxi dress. Pair the dress with silver boots and you have a look that could work for after work events too.

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5. Bomber + Midi Dress + Trainers

Style Notes: We all have a black midi dress hanging in our wardrobes that we largely forget about in the autumn months, but there's no need to pack it away until April. (Not when there's a bomber-jacket and-trainers solution waiting for you to try.)

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6. Shearling Jacket + Printed Midi + Zip-Front Boots

Style Notes: Shearling jackets are all the rage right now. Use yours to give all of your printed summer dresses a wintry spin.

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7. Wool Coat + Midi Dress + Kitten Heel Boots

Style Notes: This look just screams autumn, the layers the materials the colours. The good thing about this is that it can easily work for night as it does for the day.

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8. Denim Jacket + Tube Dress + Square-Toe Boots

Style Notes: Tube dresses present one of the easiest autumn outfits of the season—just add a denim jacket and square-toe boots for cool-girl appeal.

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9. Shirtdress + High-Neck Top + Lug-Sole Boots

Style Notes: Shirtdresses in thicker fabrics (hello, corduroy), loan themselves to lots of layering options. Here, Monikh showcases how something as simple as a cream high-neck top can make this midi feel the wintry part.

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