The AW26 Style Edit: Trends to Know This Season

A new season is the perfect excuse to refresh your wardrobe. AW26 is bringing richer colours, interesting proportions and playful prints, with plenty of versatile pieces that can be styled now and worn throughout the season. From everyday layers to outfits made for autumn evenings, here’s your guide to the looks worth knowing this season.

New Season Staples

 

The pieces worth building your autumn wardrobe around are all about easy layering and elevated everyday dressing. Think rich burgundies, chocolate browns and classic navy, brought together with cosy knitwear, long-sleeved basics and versatile outerwear. Funnel-neck coats and jackets are a key shape this season, while patterned coats add a little more personality to your everyday layers. Barrel-leg jeans are also having a moment, offering a relaxed alternative to your usual denim. Find new-season inspiration at Superdry, M&S, H&M, Primark and Next, and look for pieces that can be mixed and matched long after autumn arrives.

 

 

Prints and Patterns

 

AW26 is anything but boring when it comes to print. Leopard print, deer motifs, checks, argyle knitwear, polka dots and stripes are all bringing personality to the new-season wardrobe. The easiest way to wear them? Let one piece do the talking. Try a statement printed coat, patterned jumper or polka-dot top, then keep the rest of your outfit simple with classic denim, neutral knitwear or understated accessories. It’s an easy way to experiment with the season’s bolder trends without having to overhaul your entire wardrobe.

 

 

Autumn After Dark

 

As the evenings get darker, dressing up gets a little more interesting. Rich burgundy, glossy satin and delicate lace bring a little something extra to dinner dates, work events and autumn nights out.
Try a long dress or flowing midi skirt with a simple top, or add interest to an everyday outfit with an asymmetric style. For men, smart trousers paired with layered shirts create an easy, polished look. Finish with a burgundy faux-leather jacket from New Look for a confident seasonal layer that works beyond the evening, too.

 

 

The Finishing Touches

 

Sometimes it’s the accessories that make the outfit. This season, brown tones, rich textures and classic details are giving autumn outfits their finishing touch. Brown boots work with everything from relaxed denim to dresses and smart tailoring, while ballet flats with delicate straps add a polished feel to everyday looks. Complete the look with warm-toned jewellery from Pandora or Lovisa, a classic leather-strap watch from F. Hinds, then layer up with patterned scarves and cosy hats as the temperature drops.