As much as we love summer, there’s something about autumn that has us longing for crisp mornings, cosy layers and a little wardrobe refresh. From autumn fashion for mums and kids to beautiful new-season accessories, those little everyday luxuries that make the shift into September feel special, these are the autumn buys currently topping our wish lists.
Whether you’re looking for a new knit to live in, something lovely for your little one or simply a few autumnal treats to embrace the season ahead, consider this the Absolutely Mama edit of the best things for mums and minis right now.
The Autumn Buys on Our Wish List
The prettiest wool coat
There’s something about a camel coat that signals autumn has officially arrived, and this sweet embroidered style from Monsoon has us wishing away the last days of summer. Classic enough to wear with everything, but with a beautifully detailed collar adding a little storybook charm, it’s the sort of coat that makes getting dressed for chilly mornings infinitely more appealing. Just add tights, boots and a crunchy-leaf-strewn walk.
Absolutely Mama Editor Carly Glendinning says: “My daughter is five and I’m enjoying every moment that she still wants to dress up and be girly. This coat is perfect to wear over dresses on non-school days this autumn.”
The autumn Mama uniform
There’s something so satisfying about finding a few pieces that you know you’re going to reach for on repeat, and this is exactly that. I’m already planning to live in this Monsoon combination this autumn: the cosy Neve knot-button cardigan, layered over the pretty Auren lace-collar blouse, with the rich red Indi leather knee-high boots adding the perfect pop of colour. Each piece works beautifully on its own, but together they have that effortlessly put-together feel that makes getting dressed on chilly mornings so much easier. And the best bit? I’ll be restyling them with everything in my wardrobe all season long.
Absolutely Mama Editor Carly Glendinning says: “I know I’m going to be living in this cardigan and these boots all autumn! I love pieces that can be worn in lots of different ways and these are both so easy to restyle. The boots are such a gorgeous colour too, they’ll instantly make my signature mini dresses and knits feel a little more special.”
The coolest matching moment
If there’s one thing we’ll never tire of, it’s a good mum-and-mini fashion moment, especially when the matching is this chic. The Celine Bukulow x Gingham Palace collection is full of playful prints and nostalgic silhouettes, and we’re obsessed with the chunky blue and green stripes. The Apollonia midi dress is the dream autumn dress for mamas, while the Gabi pants and Federica shirt make for an effortlessly cool mini version of the look.
Absolutely Mama Editor Carly Glendinning says: “I love the idea of wearing the pieces together without looking too twinned: me in the oversized midi, my daughter in the shirt-and-trouser combination. We’ll be adding a pair of boots and a cosy knit when the temperature drops.”
The Wheat pieces we buy every autumn
There are some brands that just become part of your children’s wardrobe, and Wheat is one of those for us. We’ve bought a pair of their boots every year and the Saida Chelsea boots in autumn brown are this season’s choice: classic, practical and easy to throw on with everything from dresses to jeans. I also can’t resist a Wheat dress for my daughter, and the Sessa jersey dress with its pretty little rose print is exactly the sort of easy, everyday dress she’ll wear on repeat. Finished with the gorgeous Alvilda jacquard cardigan in eggplant, it’s the perfect autumn combination: pretty enough for the weekend, but comfortable enough for everyday adventures.
Absolutely Mama Editor Carly Glendinning says: “Wheat is one of those brands I come back to every autumn. We get a pair of their boots every year because they go with absolutely everything and are so easy for her to wear. I also love their dresses. They’re pretty and she can actually play and run around in them. This little outfit is going to be on repeat all season.”
The coat we buy every year
A good winter coat is one of those things I’m very happy to invest in, and TÖASTIE has become a bit of an autumn tradition in our house. We’ve bought one of their coats every year, and this season the Sherpa EcoReversible Puffer in Berry is the one we’ve fallen for. It’s cosy, shower-resistant and, importantly for a child who likes to get properly stuck into outdoor adventures, completely reversible — so you essentially get two looks in one.
Absolutely Mama Editor Carly Glendinning says: “We get a Toastie coat every year and they’ve become such a staple for us. I love that they’re warm and practical but still really fun, and this gorgeous berry colour is perfect for autumn. In these pictures I’m wearing my own coat from Vinted with the Monsoon boots, which is pretty much how I like to dress: mixing high-street finds, pre-loved pieces and things we’ll wear season after season.”
The little black dress, but make it autumn
I’m a big believer that a good black dress should work hard in your wardrobe, and the Lexi embroidered bib mini dress from Monsoon is exactly the kind of piece I’ll be reaching for all season. I love the pretty embroidered detailing and relaxed shape. It feels feminine without being too dressed up, and looks just as good with bare legs now as it will with tights and a chunky knit when the temperature drops. I’m wearing it here with my Monsoon knee-high boots, which add the perfect pop of autumn colour. And I couldn’t resist a little mother-and-daughter moment in the photos, with my daughter wearing her favourite Wheat dress and boots too.
Absolutely Mama Editor Carly Glendinning says: “I absolutely love this dress. It’s one of those pieces that feels really easy to wear but still makes you feel like you’ve made an effort. I’ll be wearing it with these knee high boots now and then swapping in tights and ankle boots as autumn really sets in. I also love that my daughter and I can have our own little autumn looks without being too matchy-matchy!”
The prettiest knit and trousers combo
For little girls, I love an outfit that feels pretty and cool, and this Monsoon combination gets that balance just right. The Cherry embroidered cable-knit cardigan in ivory is such a lovely autumn layer, with its sweet embroidered details adding a little extra charm, while the embroidered-pocket chambray trousers are the sort of easy, everyday pair she can wear with everything. Together, they feel beautifully nostalgic and very autumnal: the kind of outfit that works for a weekend walk, a family lunch or simply running around and being five.
Absolutely Mama Editor Carly Glendinning says: “I love dressing my daughter in pieces that feel a little special but are still really wearable. This cardigan is so pretty and I love the little details on the trousers. They’re both pieces she can wear loads of different ways. I’m wearing an old knit that I’ve had forever with a pink silk skirt that I actually chopped and hemmed into a mini. I’m a big believer in giving old favourites a new lease of life!”
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