This Skirt Is Your New Favourite Autumn Piece

When I spotted this skirt a few months ago I fell in love with it immediately. I knew exactly how I wanted to style it but I just needed the weather to get a little cooler. When I realized that it was under £50 I was even more excited! Such a steal! Fast forward to fashion month and this skirt was popping up here and there and I just couldn’t wait to share it with you. Believe it or not, this beauty is from Zara! I love when a piece looks extremely luxe but comes with a super affordable price tag. I think it’s super important to realize that your outfit doesn’t have to be expensive to look expensive – it’s all about mixing and matching!

So, now you have this amazing skirt – how do you style it? With the weather dropping lower and lower, the asymmetric hem of this skirt is perfect for an amazing autumn outfit. One of my favorite fall outfits is flowy skirts like this one with a tight-fitting turtleneck. (Remember how I said a turtleneck is a total must-have for autumn? See all my 5 must-haves for fall, no matter the season here) Having a fitted top with a loose skirt helps make sure your silhouette is not lost! I loved the idea of pairing it with some sock boots. Might as well show a little leg while we can right? Add a chic pair of sunglasses and an equally chic handbag and you’ve got yourself a gorgeous fall outfit!

As the weather gets colder, I would pair this skirt with a chunky turtleneck and stick a waist belt over it to create a more defined silhouette. Pair that with your favorite over the knee boots and you have another amazing outfit. How would you style this skirt?

Fashion blogger Shloka Narang of The Silk Sneaker shares her favourite new Zara find and how to style a midi skirt for autumn

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Sunglasses: Fendi (similar via Fendi here and ASOS here)

Bag: Gucci (vintage)

5 Classic Pieces for Hundreds of Perfect Autumn Outfits…

Now, if someone told me years ago that all I needed were 5 classic pieces to always look my best, every season, then I would have been jumping for joy! Luckily, I’m here to tell you just that! Coming up with autumn outfit ideas can seem like such a task but the perfect fall outfit is much simpler than that! All you need is five classic pieces to always look your best! It’s more than likely that you already have these pieces floating around in your wardrobe somewhere. If not, then I’ve linked to all the pieces I’m wearing and some more affordable options as well. Trust me, all these pieces are worth investing into because they are all classics. Classics last you season after season, no matter how many trends come and go. Nothing better than having style that is eternal right?

The first piece you need is a leather jacket. The leather jacket is the perfect outerwear for spring and for fall. It looks cool, it feels great and it matches with everything! Mine is from Maje, but I’ve linked to a few more affordable options below! Secondly, no fall or winter wardrobe is complete without a turtleneck. Turtlenecks are your best friend because they look chic no matter what you wear them with. Plus it helps that they keep you incredibly warm! I love this one because it’s quite fitted but I also have my fair share of loose ones! I’ve linked to some of my favorites below!

Thirdly, you need a heritage print skirt. I’ve shared how important a printed skirt like this is when you feel like you have nothing to wear, and that’s because it is such a classic piece! I have a fair few in my arsenal in different colors for different moods! Again, a classic piece that never goes out of style! I’m sure you can all guess what I’m going to say next, over the knee boots. Your OTK’s are your best friend. they can make a jeans and sweater combination look fierce, or dress down a super formal dress. They are the perfect balance for any outfit and there are so many amazing options out there! Amazon Find actually has an amazing selection here.

Last but not least, a hat. Hats can actually be your best friend on bad hair days. A baker boy hat may not be as classic as a beret, but I also believe that if something suits you, it’s in style. Whatever your hat of choice may be, it’s your best friend to instantly elevating any fall outfit!

What do you think? What are your favorite pieces for autumn? Do we share any in my classic list?