I'm Anti-Trend, But These New-Season Items Work With My Autumn Capsule Wardrobe

Fashion month has drawn to a close and it's been nothing short of excellence—from the fashion-forward silhouettes of Scandinavian brands showcased at Copenhagen Fashion Week, to the exuberance of the Paris Fashion Week runways. Including a Disneyland Paris runway, no less. I was lucky enough to experience some outstanding pieces in the flesh and now, I’ve come back down to earth and drawn my attention to the slew of A/W that’s been landing on e-commerce thick and fast and my goodness have the offerings been sweet.

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(Image credit: @writtenbyavalon)

While I’ve been squeezing the last drops out of summer, there's no denying the presence of autumn and at its first glimpse, I turned my attention to the conviviality of Christmas on the horizon (I may have a slight penchant for the festivities) and how I can make my wardrobe more weather-appropriate. Typically my colour palette deepens and becomes awash with richer tones but this year, I've thrown some wildcards into the mix. I also turn my attention to the power of outerwear, layering pieces and jewels aplenty (my motto - pile them high). Fear not, fellow lovers of dresses, short sleeves can be swapped for their lengthier counterparts and we'll soon have party dress season to consider. The cusp of seasons is a playful time for fashion and there's much fun to be had. Keep reading to see more examples of wardrobe recycling, plus, the styles I’m most drawn to this October.

SHOP MY PICKS FOR OCTOBER:

1. Elevated Tops

2. Directional Knitwear

3. Textured Skirts

4. Autumn-Ready Dresses

5. Classic Handbags

6. Timeless Outerwear

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Avalon Afriyie is a freelance writer and storyteller based in London. She specialises in sustainable fashion, health and the narratives of marginalised communities. She has a background in fashion show production and styling, having previously worked on The Clothes Show and with the Lyst Group. Since graduating in 2013 with a BA (Hons) in English and contemporary media, she’s worked as a feature writer for an independent publication and a contributor for Quill’s creator network. She now marries her passion for words and style, writing for some of the most esteemed fashion and lifestyle publications, Who What Wear UK and Stylist. Avalon also provides copywriting services, creative consultancy, and visual media for independent businesses, including travel guides, interviews, press releases and blog posts. Her work has been featured on Lush, Contiki, Youswim and Ohne. She spends her days writing to her heart’s content for business and pleasure, shooting on film and dreaming of residing a stone’s throw away from the ocean with her love and a pup (clad in a sweeping frock, of course). She’s currently penning ideas for a book of personal essays and free verse poetry on love, life and the stages in between.