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

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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. White Dress + Crossbody Bag + Trainers

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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 downtime spin with chunky trainers and a statement crossbody bag.

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3. Blazer Dress + Knee Boots

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

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4. Blazer + Satin Dress + Mules

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Style Notes: As we approach party season, we know there will be an influx of slip dresses to choose from. Make them work for everyday wear with a blazer and some strappy mules.

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5. Bomber + Midi Dress + Trainers

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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

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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

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

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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

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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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Maxine Eggenberger
Deputy Editor

Maxine Eggenberger isBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing UK’s deputy editor and has over thirteen years of experience in fashion journalism. She been creating engaging and elevated style content specifically forBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing 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 ownBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing 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 toBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing 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.