Never mind the (never ending summer) how does one look expensive in Autumn?

[QueenOfIce]

Followed the summer thread and really enjoyed it but now I want to get prepared for Autumn.

I love the idea of swanning about in a Burberry type mac but neither the style nor the colour suits me.

How can I look effortless throughout Autumn especially when it's days of wet weather?

[foxtiger]

I don't think I do look particularly expensive in autumn (or any other time), but if I wanted to, I think my first priority would be to get a really nice pair of chestnut brown boots. Spend a bit on those and they'll make anything else you wear with them (unless it's literally made out of shiny snaggy nylon and falling apart) look good. I think that colour would go just as well with black and blue as with brown too. I quite Burberry type trenches as well but they don't have to be long or cream. I've got a short black one and a longer sort of cinnamony coloured one, which I always feel quite smart in.

[PNGirl]

I bought a Burberry Daylesmoore trench-style wool coat last year and it changed my wardrobe! But it's a petite cut and the first I've found that suited me.

Autumn for me is all about the footwear. I wear a lot of dark wash jeans/lace up tan brogue ankle boots/thin but nice quality jumpers in block colours. Over the knee black biker boots and my AllSaints black leather Cargo and Bales jackets always come out. I mostly stick to jewel tones. I don't know if I look expensive but I look and feel more like myself than I do in my current getup of cheap patterned floaty trousers, vests and Saltwaters!

[RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie]

I never look expensive (far too scruffy) but Autumn is my favourite.

This year I've bought a couple of pairs of straight Levi jeans, dark blue and grey, and plan to see how I get on with them as an alternative to black skinnies (which I'm bored to tears of). Will wear them with ankle boots and a leather jacket. I'm debating splurging on an All Saints jacket, if I can find one without orangutan arms.

[QueenOfIce]

I need a new pair of flat knee length boots, lady year I couldn't find anything I liked. Chestnut over black?

What sort of coat do you wear and look stylish when it's constantly peeing down?

[PNGirl]

I just wear a bright yellow Joules waterproof or my Diesel parka. It is very hard to find a stylish waterproof.

[LuxuryWoman2018]

I'm still on the summer thread but half an eye on Autumn. Good boots and bag/so certainly. I actually saw a really nice trench style long jacket in M&S yesterday which I'm going to take a closer look at as I was just whizzing through.

I need a mid length cloth coat this year as I only have a parka and padded jackets which while practical are not elegant.

Need good knitwear as I've just got rid of old bobbly jumpers bar a couple for slouching/doing chores.

[MulberryPeony]

I need some tan ankle boots preferably with a small heel. Could do with some more Uniqlo merino sweaters too.

[MulberryPeony]

This is lovely but will wait for a better price www.uniqlo.com/uk/en/product/women-3d-extra-fine-merino-ribbed-long-sleeve-dress-412148.html then kick myself if my size goes out of stock obviously!

Also strangely fancing some moss green pointy shoes that I’ve dreamt up inside my head lol.

[Billydessert]

On the summer thread I mentioned these Chelsea boots from clarks. Well I bought then and they're lovely. Very comfortable and pretty stylish for a practical flat boot.
www.clarks.co.uk/c/Taylor-Shine/p/26118631

There aren't many sizes left as they're last year's but they are doing practically the same boot by another name this year...
www.clarks.co.uk/c/Netley-Ella/p/26138130

They look different on the pictures but I looked at them in store today and the only difference is a slightly darker colour. More conker than tan.
I'm hoping they will be my school run go to of choice come autumn. I really want to get a decent weather proof coat this year too. Hilfiger did some gorgeous ones last year but thE one I liked was £350.

Anyone buy from woolovers? I haven't for years so not sure if the quality is still good. I used to like that they do classic styles. I guess my style is preppy too, I feel very uncomfortable about frills, add-ons, lace, dipped hems, practically any detail unless it's subtle. An interesting button is about the limit for me!

[QueenOfIce]

A few years ago I saw a lady wearing a pair of Church's boots. She looked lovely you could tell those boots were very well made. Some of the boots on the high street look a bit tacky these days I found it hard last year to find a decent leather pair that looked well made.

These are the church's

[Rollerbird]

I really want boots this year.
I want a pair to go with floaty midi dress that suit stumpy legs with chunky calves.
Black

[MulberryPeony]

Thought theses were worth a try for the price www.marksandspencer.com/leather-kitten-heel-mule-shoes/p/p60139671?image=SD_01_T02_4606_J3_X_EC_90&color=DARKGREEN&prevPage=srp

[BubblesBuddy]

My Red magazine that’s just arrived seems keen on paper bag wide leg trousers and blazers. Ribbed knits and belted coats. Long printed dresses, leather midi skirts, and a luxe hoodie are also recommended. Shoes are flat, brogues, trainers or pumps. Slip on backless for evenings. Boots are whatever you fancy! Plenty to choose from that’s wearable I think.

[BubblesBuddy]

The stiletto heel wrap courts are way better from M&S. The above recommendation is an ugly shoe.

[SpeckledyHen]

I love the autumn and I am autumn colour spectrum too and will be following with great interest. I have lost 35lb since the start of the year and need a whole new wardrobe:)
I’m a huge fan of tan leather and love jeans and soft jumpers and cardigans . Hoping to get something cashmere if I can as a ‘ well done ‘ to myself.

[FlorenceLyons]

BubblesBuddy - that list from Red pretty much describes my perfect wardrobe. Plus I'm a HoC autumn. Bring it on!

[mononoaware1907]

Just an obvious placemarking

[QueenOfIce]

Exciting times for you speckled! Well done on your weight loss I bet you can't wait to get togged up in your new Autumn wardrobe!

I am usually a skinny jeans leather boots cashmere jumper a coat and scarf person. Not sure I look very expensive though

[SpeckledyHen]

Thank you QO I’m really looking forward to it .
Your look sounds perfect to me . I love scarves too and have far too many ! I think they really set off an outfit or lift a simple top .
Can I pick your brains on a good cashmere brand please ?

[Ploppymoodypants]

Depends where you live. If in countryside a pair of nice fairfax and favour boots. A good quality pair of dark blue (indigo) jeans, leather belt, crisp white shirt with vest or long sleeve t shirt underneath. Chunky knit cardigan coat. Although that’s no good if it rains granted

[MidLifeCrisis2017]

I've just bought this trench in the sale. Fantastic quality, heavy fabric and slightly darker than the pic.


http://www.jigsaw-online.com/product/modern-trench-coat/J35237GN020?gclid=EAIaIQobChMImmztO--3AIVw7TtCh13wQsEAQYASABEgLlQQDBwE

[QueenOfIce]

Speckled I bought my cashmere from Pure Collection always in the sale and for some great bargains but their 'sale' prices don't seem to be much of a bargain anymore. I have 3 M&S cashmere jumpers and they've worn really well considering they are in constant rotation year round unless it's like the Sahara outside!

I have the oversized slouchy type, tried finding you a link but they're not on the website now. Got them again in the sale. I wash mine in the machine but they have never bobbled.

Ploppy I like the fairfax boots but I couldn't get them past my calves and I have fairly slim legs!

[QueenOfIce]

I like that Midlife, I don't seem to suit trench coats I think it's because I was graced with large norks so I look a bit like Brenda Blethen in Vera!

[MulberryPeony]

Ooh nice trench Midlife!

Another one liking the Red list especially as I already have two leather/pleather midis.

[MidLifeCrisis2017]

@QueenOfIce 32gg here and it works for me - small waist, big bum, 12 is a good fit.