Transitioning your wardrobe from summer to autumn is not just a matter of changing styles. This seasonal shift brings cooler temperatures, and your clothing choices need to compensate for that.
The name of the game is to remain stylish while being prepared for colder – and possibly wetter – weather. It is not an easy balance to pull off, but you can manage it if you know what this year’s fall looks are going to be.
Autumnal Clothing Inspiration for 2024
Although some people are saddened by the end of summer, autumn does have its beneficial side for fashion fans. It means a revival of more layered looks, after months when the heat allowed little other than shorts and t-shirts.
In this article we will look at how to stock your wardrobe for the season and where to find those fashionable fall pieces. The good news for those struggling with living costs is that many of this year’s must-have autumn items are adaptations of earlier trends.
That means subtle rather than wholesale wardrobe changes are what is needed. So where should you start?
Coats
Autumn is the beginning of the coat-wearing period of the year, but it requires a different coat to winter. Typical fall temperatures are not as low, so a heavy coat will feel like being encased in armor.
Something relatively lightweight that can still protect you from rain is what you want. One fashionable choice to meet that need in 2024 will be a puffer coat from Rockstar Original.
A striking aspect of this trend is that it goes against the standard fall idea of more muted colors. These coats are in bold orange and will let you defy the darker days and nights. That will give your mood a lift and this street-inspired coat will see you enter autumn with a real edge.
Alternatively, the full-length trench coat is another coming trend for this fall. Like a puffer coat, a trench is unisex and the latest model from Cecilie Bahnsen adds a beautiful silver trim that gives it a twist.
The trench is one of the most timeless items ever created, so you cannot go wrong with it.
Shirts and dresses
Many people associate t-shirts with spring and summer, so they prefer to switch in autumn. That means shirts and full-length dresses make a comeback around September.
For women, autumn 2024 is all about pastel shades, including light pink, cream and olive. The hit movie Barbie inspired a summer burst of spectacular primary colors, but things are calming down for fall.
The shops this year will be full of the flowing dresses in those hues that Stella McCartney, Elie Saab and other designers have showcased. These will provide the warmth of a full-length dress with a soft, floating style.
Shirts for men also have to combine a smart appearance with greater warmth. That means thicker cotton, wool of flannel instead of lightweight materials.
Both patterns and block colors are in vogue for autumn, so make the choice based on your coat. If you favor a bright puffer jacket, pick a dark block colored shirt to balance it. If you choose a trench coat, a patterned flannel shirt will add a bit of sparkle.
Footwear
If sneakers are the footwear of summer, boots are the ideal autumn picks. Thigh high boots as modeled by influential celebrities like Sofia Richie will be must-have footwear for women this fall. They can be worn with a dress or with jeans or slacks.
Work-wear is a burgeoning trend in male fashion, so buy some heavy-duty boots. These can be worn with either boot-cut or stacked jeans, depending on your taste.
Getting your wardrobe ready for autumn does not have to be a daunting task.
Most items to combine looking and feeling good can be bought online or in the high street. Not to mention many high street vendors will change their shop windows to emphasize their seasonal range. Make sure to keep an eye out.
