5 Autumn Trends My 57-Year-Old Mum and I Agree Are Worth Buying

For the sake of this article, I wish I could claim that my mum and I don’t always agree on fashion matters, that we have completely opposing taste, and that we rarely, if ever, think of buying or wearing the same things. In fact, ever since I can remember we’ve been pretty much on the same page when it comes to fashion and style. We both err on the more classic side but can’t resist a truly great trend piece when we come across one. We also like to keep it pretty simple and aim to only buy items that are investment-worthy so they can stay in our collective closets for years or, better yet, decades.

In case that sounds like anyone else’s vibe, I figured why not get my mum on the phone (again) and talk about which A/W 20 trends we think are worth actually buying into for the coming season and beyond. After some back-and-forth, we were able to settle on a solid five, all of which I think you’ll be quite pleased with. To see, read about, and, of course, shop each, just keep scrolling.

1. Head-to-Toe Grey

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Isabel Marant A/W 20
(Image credit: Kristy Sparow/Getty Images)

Neutral colour trends are among the smartest fashion investments because while you may shop for the perfect, coordinating look, now, you can also wear the pieces separately for years to come. 

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2. Polished Purses

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Gucci A/W 20
(Image credit: Courtesy of Gucci)

You can just tell by looking at these classic, ladylike handbags that they'll stay in your rotation forever. In fact, my mum already has a collection of them I just may "shop" from rather than buying something new. 

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3. Leather Separates

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Jil Sander A/W 20
(Image credit: Courtesy of Jil Sander)

As my mum says, leather always comes back for autumn and winter, so buying into it now is truly an investment for future seasons. 

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4. Over-the-Knee Boots

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Proenza Schouler A/W 20
(Image credit: Courtesy of Proenza Schouler)

If you don't already own a pair of snug over-the-knee boots from seasons past, we suggest buying one in order to achieve A/W 20's legs in leather trend ASAP.

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5. Skirt Suits

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Monse A/W 20
(Image credit: Courtesy of Monse)

Of the many, many suiting trends that went down the runways in February, we couldn't help but name the skirt suit as a favourite. While it's always evolving (as seen through Monse's forward take below), it remains a staple that you'll revisit time and time again.

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Next up, the biggest autumn/winter 2020 fashion trends to know. 

This piece originally appeared on Who What Wear U.S.

Editor-at-Large

Since starting as an intern back in 2013, Nicole Akhtarzad Eshaghpour has held several roles here at Who What Wear, and she is currently Editor-at-Large. It was a less expected route, seeing as she was graduating from business school at USC when this all began, but it has turned out to be the best one for her. Fast-forward to 2020, and she's moved to NYC from her hometown of Beverly Hills and spends her workdays a little differently from when she was an intern starting out. Currently, she focuses on a weekly mélange of shopping content. As far as her personal style goes, she's largely drawn to classic pieces and neutral basics but will always make an exception for something colorful, printed, or bejeweled as long as it's deemed worthy enough. After all, the only thing she loves more than a good party is dressing up for one. On weekdays, she can usually be found at home eating something delicious for dinner and trying to force her husband to watch 90 Day Fiancé.