What to Keep Out and What to Put Away for Autumn

last updated 26 September 2016

Now that autumn is finally here, we thought it would be a fitting time to make sure our wardrobes are ready for the coming change, both in temperature and day-to-day style. After all, it’s no surprise that some pieces carry over seamlessly from season to season, while others you can afford to put away until the mercury rises again. And, though we will dearly miss the days of off-the-shoulder tops and denim shorts, we’re undeniably excited to bring some of our favourite autumn-appropriate pieces back into rotation, as well as invest in some new, trend-driven ones.

Scroll through for the pieces that can make their way to the back of your wardrobe for now and to see (and shop) the ones to take their places.

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Unlike denim shorts, a denim miniskirt can be made to feel fall-ready by simply pairing it with a sweater, ankle boots, coats, tights, and more.

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Mother

Step Fray Mini Skirt

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While as comfortable as sandals, sneakers have more of an all-weather quality both in functionality and look. In other words, you can wear them year-round!

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Vans

S8-Hi Sneaker

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While most of us are already guilty of prematurely wearing autumn's biggest trend in summer, we see no signs of it slowing down. So break out the velvet everything.

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Zara

Embroidered Velvet Jacket

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Though we enjoyed our straw bags all through spring and summer, there's no denying that they scream warm weather. Meanwhile, structured bags are perfect for adding polish to an autumn look, which, if you're us, usually consists of a sweater and jeans.

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Mark Cross

Grace Mini Metallic Shoulder Bag

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Flowing, boho dresses are not only part of a major autumn trend but are extremely versatile too. Meaning that even if you wore one with sandals all summer, you can reinvent it easily with updated accessories and outerwear.

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Nicholas

Neck Wrap Front Dress

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Whether you invest in one of autumn's freshest silhouettes or simply style your jacket to appear as so, an off-the-shoulder jacket has as much appeal as an off-the-shoulder top, without the summery feel.

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ASOS

Glam Off Shoulder Satin Blazer

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Since starting as an intern back in 2013, Nicole Akhtarzad Eshaghpour has held several roles here at Who What Wear, and she is currently Editor-at-Large. Upon joining, she was a senior about to graduate from business school at USC. Fast-forward to 2025, and she's moved to NYC from her hometown of Beverly Hills and spends her workdays a little differently from when she was just starting out. Currently, she focuses on a weekly mélange of shopping content and her Trust Me—Buy This newsletter. As far as her personal style goes, she's largely drawn to neutral, classic pieces but will always make an exception for something colorful or bejeweled as long as it's deemed worthy enough. After all, the only thing she loves more than a party is dressing up for one. On her downtime, she can usually be found at home eating something delicious and trying to force her husband to watch Summer House.