John Lewis is the answer to chic, cosy autumn dressing - here are the best pieces to buy now, from £69

Autumn is one of those seasons that feels like three in one. At the beginning, you’re still reeling from the boiling hot summer weather (the UK faced ridiculously high temperatures this year). By the middle, a chill starts to settle in, and towards the end, you’re faced with freezing mornings and dark, dingy evenings that force you to check your calendar to see if somehow time has fast forwarded to winter.

With so many moving parts, it’s hard to know how to dress. More often than not, you might end up buying something at the start of the season that won’t work once the clocks go back and the weather changes. But luckily, with November on the horizon, we’ve hit the sweet spot. Whatever you buy now will see you through the rest of the season and into winter, too.

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John Lewis

John Lewis, in my opinion, has to be the best option if you’re looking for pieces that will last and, most importantly, won’t leave you in a wardrobe rut. There’s always plenty to choose from, which means the new in section is constantly brimming with new and exciting pieces that will earn you plenty of compliments.

Think jackets, coats and knit staples for day to day wear, from Topshop’s bright cobalt blue coat (which nails the newest and most surprising colour trend of the season) to Mango’s cord collar style, which updates the classic parka, giving it a trendy twist.

Look further, though, and you’ll find pieces perfect for party season, too. Mint Velvet’s metallic tulle maxi skirt is a brilliant staple that will swish you through each and every festive soirée, alongside a particularly chic moss green floral shirt from John Lewis’s most recent collaboration with London-born brand RIXO. The latter is expensive, yes, but if you snap it up, I guarantee it will become your most prized wardrobe staple.

Shop my top picks below to instantly upgrade your wardrobe.