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Autumn seasonal colour palette: your guide to the perfect outfit

Leaves are falling, temperatures are dropping, and it's time to dust off the ol' boots for stomping through crunchy grounds. Yup, that's right: it's outfit-refresh season. But don't worry about buying everything new – your wardrobe can turn over a new leaf using nothing but colour theory. To nail your autumn colour palette, take cues from the season itself: rich burgundies, toffee browns, mossy greens and burnt oranges look positively gourd-geous. Warm, rich tones bring a joyful, cosy feel to otherwise dull officewear pieces like blazers and knitwear, so go for shades that look like they've been raked straight off the pavement. (Burnt orange colour clothes work well for this.) Otherwise, a creamier, softer seasonal colour palette adds a feeling of calm on stormy nights, or an air of Ibiza to days that still feel unseasonably warm.

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Reach for rich, deep autumn colours

Burgundy colour clothes, emerald, chocolate, khaki, olive, burnt orange, deep red, and even teal colour clothes make for the perfect deep autumn colour palette. This season's colours are so vibrant and juicy, it's as if autumn is simply showing off, and jewel tones like these turn a basic outfit into one that looks intentional. The contrasts are where it really pays off: burgundy against deep blue denim trousers brings a moody, leaf-pile richness, while chocolate paired with cream trousers gives sophisticated, latte-in-hand flair. Follow these formulas and you’ve got a recipe for all things nice – no pumpkin spice required.

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Soft autumn colours: embrace the season's palette

If the deep autumn colour palette is autumn showing off at its best, then the soft autumn colour palette is autumn on a lazy Sunday. Think: sage green, olive, dusty peach, warm taupe, dusty rose and aqua. All of these gentle shades feel seasonal yet understated, happily mixing and matching without much effort. Marry sage green with warm taupe, or olive with light denim for a relaxed, weekend-market kind of chic. Pair with gold jewellery and a rescued whippet and you’re suddenly the coolest gal in town.

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Create effortlessly chic autumn office outfits

The best autumn office outfit pairs your chosen hues with work-ready focal pieces: choose a blazer, tailored trousers or a midi skirt in whichever tones you're drawn to – whether rich and gooey chocolate colour clothes or pumpkin-orange ones. Then let the finishing touches carry it over the line: a classic trench coat, a pair of knee-high boots (bonus points if they’re waterproof and warm), or ballet flats if the weather allows. Use your autumnal colour palette as a base and the rest of the outfit will fall into place.

Layer up in style: autumn jackets & outerwear

Ask any stylist and they'll agree: layers are the key to a phenomenal outfit. Mixing textures and cuts will give you a fashion-forward look, and autumn is the perfect excuse to start layering up. Why not combine rugged autumn jackets with light and romantic layers underneath? Get the perfect juxtaposition with a moody leather bomber, a frilly midi dress and hefty boots. (Careful – this could be the start of a lifelong jacket collection love affair...)

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Transform your look with autumn accessories

The minimalist era is finally over, and joy-inducing maximalism is back. With this comes a more-is-more mentality when it comes to accessories: oversized statement earrings; a proper clutch; a flap-back leather bag; a fat, studded belt; and a scarf you can wrap, drape or throw over one shoulder like you've somewhere important to be. Take it from us: the outfit isn't runway-ready until you practically jingle. Sage green colour clothes look mesmerising with gold, and aqua colour clothing pops against silver. Alternatively, pair more muted fabrics with bold acetate bangles and threaded necklaces – peach colour clothes would look delicious against shiny, candy-red beads. The pièce de résistance? Long, scrunched leather gloves: fun, fashionable, and practical too.