We found 17 in-the-know fashion buys under £50 to take you from summer into a fashionable autumn

We’re at that funny time of year when we start mixing our summer and autumn clothing, wondering how we can make our outfits feel put-together and moved on enough from summer to feel coherent. Is this you? It’s definitely us!

That’s what this edit is here for. Everything shared here is under £50, looks luxe and bridges the summer to autumn gap enough to help you navigate your way into the new season with confidence.

From a perfect shade of cherry red T-shirt from & Other Stories to a versatile black tiered maxi skirt from M&S, each item can enter your August wardrobe and transition with you into autumn, ensuring you look and feel polished.

Among the 17 featured items we’ve chosen is a boxy dark denim jacket with a blue corduroy collar – the jacket shape of the season made easy; and cotton shirts – striped from John Lewis, navy and polka doted from White Stuff – that look just right with jeans and smarter tailored trousers.

We've also included kitten-heeled mules from Next in rich russet brown, flowy linen trousers from M&S that pair beautifully with colourful knits and funky loafers, and a mini tote bag from Zara with more than a nod to the Loewe Puzzle bag. We even found a pair of wide-leg dark denim jeans from Next that sit just above the ankle – the perfect length – and you can get a march on the popularity of cow print with Next’s footbed mules. All are classic items with a fabulous twist, and definitely not boring.

Oh, and not forgetting the classic navy jumper: Marks & Spencer's merino wool version is cut close to the body with a crew neck that will look smart whatever you pair it with, from a skirt to jeans and tailored trousers. The silk square deserves a mention too: Hermès introduced its first printed silk square in 1937, and they’re back in style; & Other Stories’ version features brown and red autumnal tones.

For an accessories update, Reiss’s black leather belt and Cos’s gold earrings will elevate your outfit, and you, for any occasion.

Trust us, these stylish and affordable items will make you feel fashionably in-the-know and stylish both now and through September and October.

Shop our edit of brilliant under £50 autumn fashion updates