After an unusually hot UK summer, the temperature is finally starting to cool down. And as someone who works in fashion, I’m already thinking about the autumn season ahead and the outfits I’ll be wearing over the next few months. In order to be well prepared, I spent most of this month scrolling through Instagram for the stylish looks I want to copy in autumn 2026. And after many hours on my favourite fashion influencers’ pages, I’ve decided my mood this autumn is easy elegance—think simple outfit formulas that just work every time and look polished with minimal effort.

After saving what feels like hundreds of ideas, I’ve decided to focus my attention on the five effortlessly chic, yet easy-to-recreate outfits that I’ll be copying this autumn. Think classic bomber jackets paired with ’90s-inspired baggy jeans to elegant LBDs styled with a timeless trench coat. It’s all about looking put-together without having to go through the daily panic about what to wear each morning.

So if you too are planning ahead and looking for some easy but elegant outfit formulas to copy this season, keep scrolling to see and shop the five that I’ll personally be wearing on repeat over the next few months.

5 Easy But Elegant Outfits I’m Copying in Autumn 2026

1. Bomber Jacket + Jeans + Loafers

Style Notes: A classic bomber jacket will never go out of style, and a black leather iteration is an easy way to make your white denim feel less summery. Just add some sleek loafers and tonal leather accessories, and you’ve got yourself a cool off-duty outfit that looks equally as stylish as it does effortless.

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2. Trench Coat + Dress + Heels

Style Notes: I can’t be the only one who’s excited to get my trench back out? It’s versatile, polished and timeless, meaning it can be worn over virtually everything. Me personally? I’ll be using it as an extra layer of warmth over my LBD and strappy heels on evenings out. Very elegant indeed.

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3. Car Coat + Bermuda Shorts + Flip-Flops

Style Notes: I’m just not ready to pack away my flip-flops just yet, so to make them more autumn-appropriate, I’ll be styling them with a car coat, some long shorts and a lightweight knit. It’s the kind of outfit that perfectly toes the line between elegant and edgy, not to mention that you can easily swap the shorts and sandals outfit for jeans and loafers when it gets chilly out.

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4. Polo Jumper + Midi Skirt + Mules

Style Notes: Knitwear season is almost upon us! And for 2026, I’m all about grey hues that act as a nice point of difference from black but also feel effortlessly cool. This, plus a tonal pleated skirt and chic mules make for an outfit that you can take from the office to a dinner out with ease.

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5. Leather Jacket + Tailored Trousers + Ankle Boots

Style Notes: After months spent in crinkly linen, I, for one, cannot wait to get my polished tailored trousers out. The easiest way to make them feel fresh for 2026? Style them with a fitted leather jacket, a trending lace-trim top and white ankle boots that will provide a nice contrast from the black elements of the outfit.