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17 September 2026

The new rules of autumn layering

Soft tailoring, longer lines and the pieces that make getting dressed feel easy.

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Plus-size woman in a camel coat, rust knit, dark denim, scarf and leather boots in an autumn park.

Autumn dressing works harder when every layer has a job. Start with a soft base, add a longer line through the middle, then finish with one structured piece that gives the outfit shape.nnThe easiest combination is a fine knit, a longline shirt and a relaxed blazer. Keep the colour story close and let texture do the work.nn

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