9 Ways to Spin Your Favourite Summer Colours for Autumn

When you think about autumn colours, which shades come to mind? Chances are, in your mind right now, flashes of oxblood, navy, forest green and brown appear before you. And you're right. The colder months are traditionally synonymous with darker hues, but that doesn't mean you should relegate all of your bold, standout pieces to the back of your wardrobe until next April. In fact, the autumn/winter 2021 runways insist you don't. 

Super-bright shades were evident in the collections of top designers, including Versace, Ferragamo, Raf Simons, Bottega Veneta, and Prada. All of them having reimagined colours most commonly associated with summer for the season ahead—a continuation from the joyful dressing movement which was sparked earlier in the year. 

"The benefits of dopamine dressing have been bandied around the fashion crowd for some time. Colour psychologist Karen Haller told me at the beginning of 2020 that wearing certain colours can lift our spirits and boost our moods, causing physiological changes within us," explains social media and fashion editor Zoe Anastasiou in our bumper trend report

So it makes perfect sense that we want to continue to dress for the mood we want to be in as we head into the darker winter months. But how can you integrate these positive palettes into your existing autumn wardrobe? We have a few suggestions. 

Scroll on to see our ultimate guide on how to wear colour in autumn, which will, in turn, offer your grey tracksuit some reprieve. 

STANDOUT COVER-UPS

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A brightly coloured coat will instantly breathe new life into any outfit you wear it with, allowing you to dress more colourfully without having to give it a second thought. 

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BOLD TROUSERS

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Colourful trousers have been something of a power buy this year, and there's plenty of them still to choose from. 

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JUICY JEWELLERY

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If you want to subtly nod to this season's colour trends, you can do so with a beautiful selection of jewellery. Bea Bongiasca eclectic creations have been some of the most in-demand of 2021. 

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HERO KNITS

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One of the simplest ways to carry over your favourite summer colours into autumn is by way of a rainbow knit. Simply tuck into your go-to jeans. 

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BRIGHT BOOTS

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Okay, so they might not be quite as versatile as black or tan, but brightly coloured boots are going to be big news this autumn, and present an easy way to add some statement tones into your looks. 

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SATURATED DRESSES

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Tick off two trends in one by investing in an autumn-ready knitted dress in an unapologetically bold shade. You'll find options to suit in both the high-end and high-street shopping circuits. 

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SOMETHING LEATHER

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Leather always makes a huge comeback for autumn, and we couldn't help but notice just how many of these toasty pieces now come in juicy shades. 

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ZINGY ARM CANDY

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Give any outfit a final colourful flourish with the addition of a bright handbag. Bottega Veneta's styles are still crazy popular, but fashion types are also loving JW Pei's frugal yet chic styles. 

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TOE-TO-TOE

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Have an affinity for a particular shade? Why not wear it top-to-toe? Make like Nina and pair a set of statement trousers with a top in a similar tone. 

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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.