Welcome to The Great Try-On. With autumn well and truly in the air, we seized the opportunity to try on some of the best new-in pieces from some of your favourite brands, documenting the process along the way. We believe that the best way to shop online is to see an item IRL and to read candid reviews, so we hope that this leads you to your most successful purchases of the year.
It’s no secret to anyone who knows me that autumn is my favourite season. From those crisp morning walks to cosy evenings with hot chocolate, there’s nothing I love more than the cold-weather seasons. As someone who doesn’t do well in the warmer weather and just overall finds it much easier to dress when the temperature drops, I had been counting down the days until my favourite high-street stores started to stock those new autumnal pieces. So with the very clear temperature drop here in the UK and the rainy days that seem like they’re here to stay, the time has finally come.
In the summer, I tend to stick to very basic items that you can’t go wrong with. Think plain white vest tops and classic black poplin skirts with simple strap sandals. However, when autumn comes around, I tend to branch out just a bit of a look for those items that are still classic enough to stay in my outfit rotations for years to come but also add a little more interest to a minimalist wardrobe. & Other Stories is always my first point of call for this.
The perfect blend of timeless classics with a hint of on-trend statement pieces, & Other Stories is my go-to when autumn rolls around. From elevated takes on the classic knit jumper to cool new denim silhouettes to try on, there were so many new bits on the websites that piqued my interest. Therefore, I knew that I’d have to take a trip into the store to narrow down the items I wanted to add to my wardrobe this season. For autumn 2024, I was looking for 3 things in particular. First up was non-black outerwear. As someone with what seems like a million black coats in my closet, I was looking for a different shade that could be just as versatile as black to wear with both my neutral and statement items. Next up was knitwear. I have many jumpers and cardigans that I’ve built up over the years, but this year I was specifically looking for expensive-looking knitwear at a mid-price point to invest in for the years to come. Finally, I knew I needed to find a new pair of jeans that I could wear for any occasion. Denim is something I struggle with on the high street due to inconsistent sizing, so I was eager to try them on in person as opposed to the constant cycle of buying online and returning that I usually find myself in.
I was happy that upon entering the store, there were items in these categories that immediately interested me, so I rounded them up and took them to the changing rooms to try-on. I also managed to pull some shoes and accessories with each look to make sure I was truly happy with each item. Overall, I was really happy with the items I tried on. If you’re looking for chic items that are the perfect mix of trendiness and timelessness, I would definitely recommend visiting your local & Other Stories store to have a browse and their new-in section.
So scroll on to see the & Other Stories’ autumn 2024 collection, read my honest reviews on the items I tried on and shop the full looks.
Shop My Favourite Pieces From My & Other Stories Autumn 2024 Try-On:
My Review: The first thing on my agenda was to find a chic jacket that I could wear now and then layer up as we move into the chillier months. A cropped trench is a style I never in a million years thought I’d pick up (I’m all about those classic long trenches for the autumn season), but something about this particular silhouette called to me, and when I tried it on it did not disappoint. Available in camel, black and khaki, I knew that all three colours would fit seamlessly into my wardrobe, but, due to the endless number of black and brown coats I already own, I decided to try on the classic camel shade as a way to brighten up my autumn outfits. Made from 100% cotton, this breathable jacket felt lightweight enough to wear during this transitional period but is also boxy enough to be layered over a chunky knit when the temperature drops (for reference, I tried on a S and it was the perfect fit over a thick knitted jumper). I also loved that it has a storm flap at both the front and the back of the jacket making it ideal for those windy, rainy days.
Inspired by Toteme’s iconic scarf coat, scarf clothing is a trend that we’re now seeing pop up everywhere on the high street recently. I’ve personally bought a number of different high-street scarf jackets to emulate the look, but this chic scarf-detail wool jumper is a style I never considered before trying it on. I can say that after trying it on ( I opted for an XS), it’s now at the top of my autumnal wishlist (in fact, it’s currently sitting in my basket online right now). On the & Other Stories website, it states that it comes in a beige colour but in person, I would say this looks way more like a baby pink shade. At £125, this is by no means a cheap jumper, however, the material felt extremely thick and way more expensive than it is.
I paired up the jacket and knit with an & Other Stories best-seller, the A-line mini skirt, which comes back into stock every year. I picked this up in a UK 8 and would say that it fits true to size. At 5″4, I would say that this comes up very short (usually, I would throw on a pair of tights with a mini this small), however, it wasn’t so short that I felt out of my comfort zone, which I think says a lot for someone who lives in midi and maxi skirts. I especially loved how this mini style looked with the square-toe knee-high boots, which were genuinely so comfortable and looked super sleek with the entire outfit.
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Short Trench Coat Jacket
