European women are known for having exceptional summer style, with many of them living in very palatable climates that loan themselves well to that time of year. However, as autumn rolls around, it’s becomes clear that they’re just as adept at dressing for cooler temperatures are they are warm.
From Oslo to London, Paris to Geneva, the entire European forecast seems to have taken a chilly turn now that September has arrived and, now, we’re starting to see the first of what I expect to be a very chic few months of autumn in some of the continent’s most stylish cities. (At this point I would like to point out the fact that I am aware that London and the entire UK is no longer part of the EU but, from a style point of view, I’ll always consider us united).
So, what do these European autumn outfits look like? Elegant is one word you could use to describe them. Polished is another. And, thankfully, the phrase “easy to re-create” also comes to mind.
Scroll on to see (and shop!) eight very stylish autumn outfits I’ve spotted European women wearing this month.
8 CHIC EUROPEAN AUTUMN OUTFITS TO RE-CREATE
1. SHORT TRENCH + CROPPED TROUSERS
Style Notes: Trench coats are considered a staple across Europe, and now I’m starting to see a rise in the number of cropped iterations, not only on the market, but on my social media feed, too. And wouldn’t you know, it looks great with cropped trousers, too.
SHOP THE LOOK:
2. BOMBER JACKET + LEOPARD SKIRT
Style Notes: Leopard print is a huge trend this season, and one of the most popular ways to wear it right now is in skirt form. Add black basics and a chic handbag and you’ve got a look you can wear for the entirety of autumn and still feel polished in.
SHOP THE LOOK:
3. CANVAS JACKET + STRIPED TROUSERS
Style Notes: The canvas jacket trend is one of the most prevalent of the season, and the outfits showcasing how to style it are plenty. Personally i love this combination of a green canvas jacket with striped trousers and Birkenstocks.