The hot weather is drawing to a close, and while we’re not quite ready to get into tights and coats, we are (dare we say it) excited to start wearing jumpers, ankle boots and autumn/winter 2023’s biggest trends. If you’re bored with lightweight dresses and want to feel a little more autumnal, here are five weekend outfits that you don’t have to wait until October or November to wear.
All of these have layers that you can easily add and take away, so you can wear them this weekend and beyond. Our favourite outfit we’ve spotted is Lucy Williams’s grassy green slip skirt paired with a dark denim jacket and chunky, rubber-soled boots. We are also obsessed with Sylvie Mus’s jeans, sandals and bustier paired with a Matrix-style leather trench coat.
Keep scrolling to shop the autumn weekend outfit ideas we’re already recreating.
1. Vinyl Trench Coat + Jeans
Style Notes: Sylvie adds a practical yet stylish layer to her otherwise quite summery outfit. The vinyl trench is a must-have for autumn/winter and is a lightweight option to add to any transitional outfit.
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Mango
100% Leather Trench Coat
This is the kind of jacket that you’ll pass down to your grandkids one day.
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Slim Cut Jeans
Blue jeans are a must-have, whatever time of year it is.
Reformation
Lorin Linen Top
Summer might be over, but that doesn’t mean the time for cute crop tops has passed.
Charles & Keith
Mini Gabine Saddle Bag
Cream always look so expensive.
Jimmy Choo
Avenue 50 Black Nappa Leather Mules
For heels, these look pretty comfortable—all thanks to that vital cushioned sole.
2. Trench Coat + Linen Shorts
Style notes: The socks and trench coat make these linen shorts autumn appropriate.
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COS
Classic Belted Trench Coat
COS’ trench coats always come in and out of stock, and it’s easy to see why.
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Relaxed Linen Shorts
With just a few nifty styling tricks, you can make linen shorts autumn-appropriate. Tip #1: opaque black tights are your best friend.
Arket
Cotton Rib Socks Set of 5
Breathable and long-lasting. Aka, everything you’d want from a sock.
M&S Collection
Leather Trim Flat Loafers
M&S is acing the footwear game right now, with plenty of on-trend styles to pick from.
3. Co-Ord + Trainers
Style notes: This knitted co-ord set is comfortable, but looks put together, making it the perfect weekend option.
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H&M
Rib-Knit Flared Trousers
This elevated loungewear set is easy to dress up with the right accessories.
H&M
Rib-Knit Flared Trousers
I love this grey hue—especially when paired with pops of orange or red.
Arket
Veja Venturi Trainers
Veja kicks are a 21st-century classic.
Bottega Veneta
Half Moon Medium Intrecciato-Leather Shoulder Bag
A little sunshine to brighten up those gloomy autumn days.
4. Quilted Jacket + Leggings
Style notes: Make leggings and trainers look more fashion forward with an oversized quilted jacket, sunglasses and a beautiful handbag.
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The Frankie Shop
Quilted Padded Ripstop Jacket
A repeated sell-out for a reason.
COS
Merino Wool Turtleneck Top
It’s always worth having a high-quality black turtleneck to hand.
M&S Collection
2 Pack High Waisted Leggings
Black leggings = a foundational piece for downtime dressing and simple everyday looks.
Melio Bianco
Larissa Woven Faux-Leather Satchel Bag
Chuck in your phone, keys, wallet and lipstick, and you’re good to go.
5. Slip Skirt + Denim Jacket
Style Notes: Green is always a key colour going into autumn. Lucy wears her bright slip skirt with dark denim for a luxe daytime look.
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Toteme
Cropped Denim Jacket Dark BLue
Denim never dies, and this jacket is wearable all year round.
Arket is the place to look for premium-feeling basics.
Ghost
Luna Satin Slip Skirt in Thyme
This rich green hue can be dressed up or down.
Loewe
Puzzle Mini Leather Shoulder Bag
A modern classic that goes with just about everything.
Arket
High-Shaft Chelsea Boots
Chunky-soled boots are back, back again.
This story was published at an earlier time and has since been updated.
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