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Autumn/Winter Outfit Ideas for 2026
Discover autumn/winter outfit ideas with Little Mistress: new-in dresses, knitwear, coats, velvet and sequins, plus styling tips for the season’s occasions.
Some seasons call for a fresh start. Others call for a few brilliant pieces that make everything you already own feel new. Our autumn/winter edit has room for both: soft knits, rich colour, coats with presence and dresses for the evenings you’ve been looking forward to.
Start with the plans in your diary, then build around a colour you love. Cherry with black. Navy with dusty pink. Green satin with a simple, polished finish. Here is how we’re wearing Little Mistress New In this season, from the first layer to the last invitation.
Shop all Autumn/Winter New In →01 / THE FIRST LAYER
Autumn coats and winter layers that finish the outfit
A good outer layer should feel like part of your look. Katya, our camel PU contrast-trim trench coat, brings definition to a simple base. Wear it over black trousers and a neat knit for daytime, or let it frame a dress on your way to dinner.
For an evening with a softer mood, choose the Eleni mink faux fur jacket. Its collar and textured finish work beautifully with satin or sequins. Keep the layer underneath streamlined so the jacket has space to do its thing.
The Amara black borg-lined jacket takes the same idea into your everyday wardrobe. Try it with a knitted dress and boots, keeping the colours close for a look that feels considered without much effort.
Style note: Before choosing your coat, think about the hem beneath it. Try the full outfit together so the layers work both open and fastened.
02 / SOFTLY DOES IT
New-season knitwear, from daytime to dinner
The easiest autumn outfit can be just one well-chosen piece. Fallon, our navy knitted keyhole midaxi dress, combines long sleeves with a fitted shape and a small neckline detail. Wear it with ankle boots for daytime, then change into a pared-back heel for an evening out.
If you prefer separates, the Mireille dusty pink sequin eyelash jumper brings texture and a little shimmer. Pair the soft pink with the Giselle navy velvet wide-leg trousers for a gentle colour contrast. Keep the rest of the outfit simple and let those two textures sit together.
A sequin knit also works with denim for a relaxed lunch or with a satin skirt when you want to dress up. You don’t need an entirely different wardrobe for each plan; a change of shoe or outer layer can be enough.
03 / COLOUR, CONSIDERED
How to build autumn outfits around cherry, navy and green
Choose one colour to lead, then repeat it or give it a quiet partner. The Odette cherry accent-button waistcoat and Marisol cherry satin maxi skirt make a confident starting point. The waistcoat’s clean V-neck balances the skirt’s flowing A-line shape.
Wear them together when you want the ease of a coordinated outfit, or split them up: Odette with black trousers, Marisol with a simple knit. For another take on red, the Saphira red mesh shirt midaxi dress brings long sleeves and movement in one piece.
Prefer green? The Marais green cut-out blazer mini dress takes a sharper, tailored direction. Keep accessories understated so its shape and colour remain the focus.
Style note: If you’re mixing textures, repeat a colour. Satin and tailoring feel easy together when the palette connects them.
04 / THE LITTLE BLACK DRESS EDIT
Little black dresses with a point of difference
A little black dress earns its place by giving you options. Rosalie has a sleeveless halterneck shape and a cream contrast hem: a clean, graphic choice that needs very little added to it. Echo the cream in an accessory, or keep the whole look in black.
For texture, choose Tatienne, the black velvet and silver sequin mini dress. Its long sleeves and round neckline give the sparkle a simple frame. Sondra offers another take, pairing black velvet with embroidered detail.
Think about where you want the attention to land: Rosalie’s hem, Tatienne’s silver detail or Sondra’s embroidery. Choose one main accessory to complement that feature, rather than asking everything to compete.
Explore the Little Black Dress Edit →05 / FOR THE INVITATIONS
Sequin, velvet and maxi dresses for autumn/winter occasions
When the invitation calls for dressing up, begin with the setting. A dinner, a winter wedding and a Christmas party can each call for a different mood. Consider the venue, the dress code and how much time you’ll spend outside before choosing your layers and shoes.
For silver sparkle, Solara combines a V-neck, long sleeves and a knot detail in a midaxi length. Prefer a mix of metallics? Soleil brings silver and gold together, while Meliora pairs multicoloured sequins with a bandeau neckline.
For a quieter sheen, the Tallulah green satin lace-detail maxi dress has a square neck and a flowing A-line silhouette. Keep jewellery delicate around the neckline and add Eleni as your outer layer. It’s an option for an evening wedding reception or a formal dinner, depending on the invitation’s dress code.
Style note: If your dress carries the shine, keep your bag and shoes simple. If you choose plain satin or velvet, a metallic accessory can be the finishing detail.
Shop the Occasion edit →06 / ANOTHER WAY TO DRESS UP
Evening jumpsuits and lace separates
Love the ease of a dress but want a different silhouette? Raine, our black contrast shoulder-bow jumpsuit, brings a square neckline and wide legs with bows at the shoulders. Let those details lead: a small earring and a simple shoe are enough.
For separates you can wear together and apart, pair the Micaela black lace shirt with the Eden high-waist wide-leg trousers. Choose your underlayers to suit the finish you want, and check the product photographs for the level of sheerness before ordering.
The shirt can also soften a tailored outfit, while the trousers work with a plain top. That is the appeal of building your autumn wardrobe around pieces that relate to each other: more combinations, with a colour story running through them.
Your autumn/winter styling questions
What can I wear over a dress in autumn?
Choose the layer to suit the dress and the occasion. A trench such as Katya gives daytime outfits structure. A faux fur jacket such as Eleni adds texture for evenings. Try the two pieces together and check that the neckline, sleeves and hem sit comfortably.
How do I wear sequins without feeling overdressed?
Start with one shimmering piece. A knit such as Mireille works with simple trousers or denim. For a fully sequinned dress, keep the shoes, bag and jewellery understated and let the dress set the mood.
How do I choose a winter wedding guest outfit?
Check the dress code and venue first. A satin maxi, a long-sleeved midaxi or a velvet dress can be a starting point. Plan a suitable outer layer, choose shoes for the setting and consider the couple’s preferences when choosing colour.
MAKE IT YOUR SEASON
Discover the complete Autumn/Winter New In edit
These are a few ways into the collection. Explore every available New In style, from dresses and knitwear to tops, skirts, trousers and outerwear, and build the combinations that feel like you.
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