"It's easy to romanticise autumn dressing. From shows such as Gilmore Girls and Sex and the City, cosy Meg Ryan movie masterpieces, including Sleepless in Seattle and You've Got Mail, and social media, you're given the illusion that the season mainly consists of sauntering along leaf-strewn streets, pumpkin spice latte in hand, while wearing snug layers. The Guardian's journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. Learn more."
"The reality is more startling: getting up in the dark, leaving the office in the dark, arguments about whether it's too soon to turn on the heating, and growing bored with eating soup. Now, while we can't help with the drop in serotonin levels, we can help with those grey mornings when even the dog doesn't want to go out."
"Getting dressed in the dark means you'll need pieces that you don't need to think about. A striped shirt. A cashmere jumper. Tailored trousers. And piles of leaves that look pretty in the sunshine but turn to mush in the rain require harder-working footwear so how about a biker boot? These are the wardrobe heroes you'll end up easily mixing and matching day after day."
Autumn dressing often appears romanticised with images of leaf-strewn walks and cosy layers. The seasonal reality includes dark mornings and evenings, arguments over heating, and monotony with soups. Practical dressing in low light calls for effortless staples that require no thought: striped shirts, cashmere jumpers and tailored trousers. Weather-durable footwear such as biker boots handles wet, muddy leaves. Small accessories—tinted glasses, colourful socks and cheerful jewellery—provide mood-boosting lifts. Stylist Sonia Lyson highlights knitwear with 90s grunge references, recommending slouchy jumpers with longer sleeves and side splits. Colourful knits pair well with leather skirts or dark jeans, and an olive pleated midi offers sweet detail balanced by sturdy organic cotton.
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