On autumn sunshine. In pillowy coats, snug knitwear and swishy dresses.
Autumn is for ambling, for gentle strolls and aimless ambles, and so we’ve pulled together some looks for the little saunters you’ll most certainly be doing. Walk on the (slightly less) wild side.
THE FASHIONABLY LATE SPEED WALK
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You said you left ten minutes ago
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But then you absolutely had to find that lipstick you had the other day that you think you maybe put in a different bag
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But luckily, this coat is throw-on- and-go-able
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The smartness of an overcoat with quilted arms for all the cosiness of the pillow you only just left behind
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No one will ever guess you didn’t spend all morning outfit planning
THE LAST-MINUTE INGREDIENTS DASH
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For Pete’s sake, where is the harissa?
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Even if Tom and Claire turn up early (as they always do) at least you’ll look amazing
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In a boho printed midi and wool mix coat in a rich plum
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With a padded, removable inner so you don’t even have to grab a jumper
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Because you really must hurry to get to the shop
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Tom’s just messaged to say they’re in the taxi
THE CANINE CROSS-COUNTRY CIRCULAR
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A dog opens up conversations
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As does a really nice coat
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Who knows who you’re going to meet on your local park nature hike?
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And this checked coat with removable inner always looks good
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Ideal for bumping into friends, C-list celebrities and cockapoos
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And cockapoos are in all truthfulness, the most likely rendezvous
THE MAY AS WELL CALL MUM 800 METRES
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You’ve got a spare 10 minutes
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Walking somewhere with nothing to do seems purposeless. Boring
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Hopefully mum doesn’t cotton on to the fact that you’re just on your way to the train
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In a cuddly, vintage-inspired fairisle knit and a smart peacoat you can wear for work and weekends
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Oh wait, it’s gone to her answerphone
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You forget she’s actually the one with the more exciting social life
THE POST ROAST WANDER
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They’re all declaring this is the best pub for a Sunday roast
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It’s high praise
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While you debate the ooziness of the cauliflower cheese, you’ve got to walk off the sleepy fullness
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In a tweed mac with a contrast collar and a belted waist
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That you can untie
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Because honestly, you don’t want to admit it, but that actually was the best massive Yorkshire and crispy-but-fluffy roasties you’ve ever had
THE NICE NIGHT NO PLANS FREESTYLE
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Look at that sunset
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Luckily you didn’t make plans tonight
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Pull on a cloud-like quilted coat in a sun-drenched hue and a floaty ochre midi
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And watch your step count rise
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Chasing sunsets. In Hollywood
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Or Horsham or Hexham or wherever
