HOW TO: Conquering the in-between season

March marked the official changing of seasons, and while technically it’s mid-Autumn, the weather seems oblivious to the memo. Days remain balmy and hot, yet the nights bring a cooler breeze, leaving our morning outfit choices in a state of confusion.  Embrace the essence of Brisbane Autumn seamlessly with these 3 current trends.  Unlock the potential of your wardrobe by experimenting with unexpected pairings, mastering layered looks, and adding a hint of sparkle to your style.

Three trends you will want to try this autumn:

1. Unexpected layers 

We all know that Danish girls know how to master the contrasted layering look best, as seen at Copenhagen Fashion Week recently, where there was never a shortage of bright colours, prints, or fun accessories. Street stylers had a liking for layering skirts over pants, adding extra warmth and allowing them to incorporate more textures into their look. Master the art of layering by combining mismatched layers for a statement off-duty look, and opting for different textures, colours or styles to embrace the trend fully. 

This season, Brisbane becomes Copenhagen. The easiest way to master the layered look is to lean into classic wardrobe staples—a white tee, cool jeans, and a tailored bodice—for an effortless vibe. 

Pictured: Sheike bodice, Zara tee & jeans, Oroton bag, Nine West flats. 

Embracing cooler weather doesn’t mean giving up on vibrant colours. Instead, lean into the opportunity to incorporate pops of colour and fresh white accents during the colder months. Elevate your style by layering with playful knitwear and incorporating elements like crisp white socks or a white tee to tailor your ensemble to the weather. Achieve an easy blend of femininity and edge by juxtaposing a colourful knit with a sleek, structured vest. Complete the look with a whimsical ballet flat and sock combo to nail this vibe.

Pictured: Zara shorts, vest & clutch, Cue shirt, Seed Heritage knit & earrings, Nine West flats, OPSM Rayban glasses. 

2. Going Grey 

Anything but boring, grey combines the casual appeal of the humble hoodie with the commanding presence of corporate suiting. As lacklustre as it may sound, grey is quickly becoming the season’s most versatile trend. Whether opting for the tonal look at work or on the weekend, the hue adds a sophisticated edge to any event. 

Our favourite Seed Heritage satin skirt is a chic way to wear this trend. We love the idea of a long and flowing skirt juxtaposed with Oroton’s tailored blazer to achieve  a balanced look perfect for Brisbane’s uncertain weather patterns – and it’s an office staple. The refreshing colour block  ballet flat from Nine West made the head-to-toe grey look all the more perfect. 

Pictured: Seed Heritage Satin skirt, crossbody bag & accessories, Oroton Blazer, R.M.Williams white long sleeve shirt, Nine West flats, OPSM Prada sunglasses.

Grey works outside the office, too, and is not just reserved for corporate blazers and matching pencil skirts. Seed Heritage’s matching denim ensemble proves that grey can be an elegant changeup from the trusted blue denim look. By adding complementary layers and accessorising with big and bold elements, the grey denim becomes a moody yet neutral base. 

Pictured: Seed Heritage denim two-piece & knit vest, Nine West slingbacks, Sheike bag

If you ask us, the grey trend is just ramping up, with plenty more style inspiration to come as winter rolls around. As demonstrated by the above, grey is clearly so much more than a boardroom mainstay and can be worn in any way and on any occasion. Mix and match the above looks for endless variety, no matter the temperature – hello capsule wardrobe girlies. 

Moving into our final must-try trend, silver accents. 

3. Finish with a touch of silver

Silver jewellery is officially back in the spotlight, and the metal of the moment is here to stay. Over the last few years, the capsule wardrobe has grown increasingly popular, with a more minimal, clean, and modern approach to dressing becoming the norm. Together with the adoption of this minimalist style, silver jewellery is a perfect complement. 

There is a cool factor in choosing silver, with the metal dominating the style stage, so adding pops of silver wherever possible exudes an on-trend and polished look. Fashion month confirmed that the gold rush is well and truly over, and chunky silver pieces dominate. Expect to add large-scale silver jewellery to your AW24 wardrobe. As a bonus, the grey-toned colour compliments its metallic sister perfectly, so don’t be afraid to opt for a full tonal look. 

Style Tip: Go BOLD by combining two statement earrings for a dramatic touch to your outfits. Then pair your statement ear stack with a tailored grey blazer to nail dark and moody minimalism.

Pictured: Seed Heritage silver earrings, bangles and hair clip, Zara silver clutch, Nine West silver slingbacks.