Autumn 2026 Style Edit: Colours to Wear and Two Outfits to Shop

Autumn dressing is one of my favourite ways to play with colour: rich knitwear, warm neutrals and a few well-chosen accessories can make an everyday outfit feel considered. For my first fashion edit on Life Through My Lens, I’ve put together two looks—one for women and one for men—that I’d style for a relaxed weekend, coffee catch-up or casual lunch.

These are styling picks from online listings, rather than pieces I’ve personally tested. The idea is to give you a complete outfit to start from, with colours that work together and pieces you can mix into your existing wardrobe.

The autumn colours on my radar

Burgundy is a standout in autumn/winter 2026 runway coverage, alongside brighter shades such as electric blue, purple and red. Espresso brown and teal also feature in this season’s colour reporting. You don’t need to wear every trend at once: one rich colour can do most of the work.

For these outfits, I’m pairing burgundy with cream and espresso brown, and using an earthy green with cream and ink-blue denim. Cream, brown and dark denim are the supporting shades that keep the looks easy to wear.

Women’s outfit: burgundy, cream and espresso

My women’s edit starts with Mint Velvet’s burgundy sleeveless high-neck knit and Levi’s Easy Dad jeans in a creamy white. I’d finish with the Coach Ella shoulder bag in espresso and COS brown square-toe leather flats. The structured neckline gives the top a polished feel, while the relaxed denim keeps the outfit easygoing.

The deeper bag and shoes balance the light jeans, with glossy leather adding a little texture. For a colder day, I’d throw a camel or chocolate coat over the top. This is a combination I’d choose for lunch, a shopping trip or an afternoon coffee.

Shop the women’s edit

• Mint Velvet Sleeveless Knit Top in Red Burgundy, at John Lewis — £79.
• Levi’s Easy Dad Jeans in Truth Slip Hw – White — listed at £45 in the sale, previously £90. High rise, relaxed through the seat and thigh, with a straight leg and non-stretch denim.
• Coach Ella Shoulder Bag in Im/Espresso — listed at £299, previously £465. Leather with an adjustable strap and zip-top closure.
• COS Square-Toe Eel-Effect Leather Flats in Brown — £119, as listed in COS’s UK flats collection. Check availability in your size on the product page.
• Yves Saint Laurent Libre Eau de Parfum Intense, at Debenhams — my fragrance pick to finish the edit. Choose your preferred bottle size and check the current price on the product page.

Clothing and accessories total: £542, before delivery and excluding perfume. These are a mix of high-street and premium pieces; use the colour combination as inspiration with pieces you already own too.

Men’s outfit: khaki, cream and dark denim

For the men’s look, I’d pair La Redoute’s khaki jacket with a cream textured knit from Mango, ARKET’s loose straight-leg dark-wash jeans and dark-brown Timberland boots. The cream lifts the deeper colours, while the relaxed denim keeps the outfit casual.

I’d wear the jacket open so the knit’s chunky neckline shows. The dark corduroy collar adds contrast, and the brown boots bring warmth to the khaki and denim. This is a combination I’d choose for a weekend walk followed by coffee or a casual lunch. Dior Sauvage Eau de Parfum is my fragrance choice to finish the edit.

Shop the men’s edit

• La Redoute Collections Reversible Corduroy Collar Jacket in Khaki — listed from £74.50 in the sale, previously £149. Check the price for your size.
• Mango Texture Knitted Jumper with Chunky Neck in Cream, at ASOS — listed at £39.99, previously £59.99.
• ARKET Ocean Loose Fit Straight Leg Jeans in Darkwash Blue, at ASOS — listed at £59.99, previously £85.
• Timberland Britton Drive Boot for Men in Dark Brown — check the current price and your size on Timberland’s product page.
• Dior Sauvage Eau de Parfum Spray 100ml, at Debenhams — my fragrance pick. Check the current price and seller details on the listing.

My starting point for autumn style

Choose one colour you enjoy wearing, then build around it with two familiar neutrals. You might only need a burgundy jumper, a brown bag or a green layer to refresh pieces you already own. There’s no need to buy a whole new outfit to borrow the idea.

Which combination would you wear: burgundy and chocolate, or green and cream?

Prices shown are the retailer’s displayed UK prices checked on 3 October 2026. Prices and availability can change, and sale sizes may be limited. Check your size on each product page.