Autumn winter is really the season of texture

You know it’s autumn when I’m naturally gravitating towards rich, dark colours.

Whilst I’m always a bright colour fan, there’s no denying I’m feeling a pull towards chocolate browns, olive greens and burgundy right now.

Autumn winter is really the season of texture and a quiet luxury and I’m totally here for that. While I may not be wearing faux furs at the moment, I am adding a little bit of autumnal texture to my wardrobe with silky fabrics and suede jackets which give just a nod to the new season and ensure you’re not overheating when the sun shines.

One colour I will certainly be investing in this season is brown. Often overlooked in the neutral colour palette for lighter beiges or even black, brown gives a subtly expensive feel and is surprisingly versatile and can be paired with so many different colours. Try layering different shades of brown with different textures such a leather, suede and knitwear to create an effortlessly stylish and chic look. Nothing looks more expensive than a chocolate brown, oversized leather jacket and it’s an investment piece you’ll have for years to come. Check out vintage or vinted for unique jackets.

If you want to add a bit of colour to the mix brown also works really well with cream and beige which is a classic combination, but I also think it looks incredibly rich mixed with autumnal tones. Try wearing a brown dress and then adding a burgundy scarf around the waist as a new twist on wearing your scarves. It’s also a nice change to wearing a belt and does a great job of nipping in the waist.

It also works particularly well to give shape to an oversized blazer and can help breathe new life into old pieces. I also love to mix brown with olive green, burnt orange and mustard which are such complimentary colours.

If you like these colours but they don’t necessarily suit you, then just wear them away from your face and again you could give a nod to the look with a scarf around the waist or with an accessory or colourful pair of trousers or skirt.

I’m also very much into the colour combination of brown and blue at the moment, sort of unexpected but the light blue really gives the brown a lift and looks super expensive. I’ve spotted a gorgeous brown silky top with blue lace detailing paired with matching trousers from Never Fully Dressed and it is an absolute sartorial chef’s kiss moment.

The trousers are also gathered at the leg in a harem style and it’s the perfect leg shape for a dressier version of the wide leg silky trousers trend. If chocolate brown isn’t your vibe, you could also try a lighter tan shade. I purchased a tan jacket last year and I’ve pretty much been wearing it ever since. It’s perfect with light denim, white t-shirts and ballet pumps for now but once it gets colder, I’ll layer it with black and add a bit of knitwear.

I’ve got a forest green knit from & Other Stories that I bought years ago, and it works particularly well with tan and I may even layer this over a forest green slip skirt that again is years old but I pull out to style it time and time again.

I love a tonal look and autumn winter is the perfect time to experiment with this.