As we slowly approach to the end of August and evening air gets crisp, we have little option but to recognize that Autumn will be here soon. The associated post-holiday blues is almost knocking on the door; however, and at the risk of sounding like a BB (Basic Blogger, in case you wonder), I shall say that Fall is probably the best season of the year. Days might be shorter, sure, but it’s a small price to pay for all the gorgeous seasonal colours popping out, cozy evenings, and even for that infamous Pumpkin Spice Latte too.
One of my favourite Autumnal activities is seasonal shopping. If you are anything like me, there is a good chance you are already checking the upcoming 2019 Autumn/Winter trends.
Although this is quite rare, I must admit most of the runway proposals caught my eye this time: 2019 will be the year when we witness a punk revival, the rise of a Neo-Rococo style (with feathers and rhinestones shoes playing major roles in the stage), and the unexpected ascension of purple to the chromatic throne. Boring was scratched from the dictionary.
Nevertheless, — and as much as we love a good old trend hunting marathon — going for an early seasonal shopping spree can leave your bank account shaking. And I don’t know about you dear readers, but I don’t enjoy feeding on can soup.
What to do then? Should we all sacrifice style at the expense of budgeting and go home, hands empty, a modern Charles Dickens orphans parody? I have written this before, and I will again — I don’t like tragedies, other than Shakespeare’s. Instead of skipping shopping altogether, I took the time to make a budget-friendly selection for you.
Now, you can buy all the 2019 Autumn trends for less.
Hurry up before they are gone!

The French bourgeois trend
I can say without hesitation this is one of my absolute favourites this season: the 70s lady-like vibe we have seen in most European runways is classy, timeless and flattering. If you don’t trust my word, check out the evocative Fall extravaganzas by Chloé, Burberry, Balenciaga or Valentino, bringing back Chic as good as it gets. This perfect day-to-day look can be easily integrated into our existing wardrobes, as most pieces match closet basics such as trench coats and neutral palettes. (Bonus: you will probably end up looking like a modern Stéphane Audran at The Discreet Charms of the Bourgeoise.)

Posh Punk
Combat boots, subtle tartan strokes, and the return of rich purples and blacks are the main evidence of Punk gaining momentum in 2019. Current politics might be related to this but, beyond deepest reasons, the truth is we will see a refined version of the original style coming back to the streets this Fall. Personally, I am the biggest Vivienne Westwood ever, so this is a trend I will definitely adopt myself — piercings, anyone?
Bold florals
Who said florals are cheesy? This season, we will see a good deal of unapologetic flower patterns on the high street, mainly in the form of dark tones. Although it might not be a revolutionary idea (we enjoyed a similar spirit back in the 90s, with big moody florals printed mostly everywhere for a couple of seasons), it certainly constitutes a refreshing approach to classic patterns. Take this Chicwish dress as an example: it can be paired with a maxi-headband (Zara, once again) for a trendy, urban look and the jewel-toned accessories provide a sophisticated vibe for those living in big cities. Forget about the involuntary prairie look and prepare to demonstrate that the floral trend is not as romantic as you would expect.
And this was my inexpensive shopping guide for the top fashion trends this Autumn. I would love to hear what are your favourite trends for the season.
You certainly have a good style eye, I’d wear everyone of those outfits. The chicwish dress is my fave though 🙂
Thank you! I ADORE the Chicwish dress and I could not avoid to add it to my bucket list. Oops!
Such amazing outfits! I am in love with that floral dress, so beautiful.
Tell me about it! I don’t even wear dresses that long these days, but this one totally justifies the exception.
It is classy and you can probably easily style it for winter months as well. Its just stunning!
I guess we could easily add a nice coat and sweater for the coldest months. Thanks for the idea!
I especially need that absolutely gorgeous black dress into my life! The first outfit with the blouse and skirt also looks fashionable and professional, while the dress with the cardigan would probably be amazingly comfortable to wear, all the while looking super stylish. I totally got a few outfit ideas out of this, thanks!
– Laura // afinnontheloose.com
You are very right abut the professional look point. I see it as something one could wear to the office effortless.
Thanks for commenting!
That grey skirt pictured in the first trend is so nice!
Plus, inexpensive! I love everything at Chicwish.
I truly like the floral dress and how it coordinates with the red handbag. It is always good to mix these items with other outfits.
so many great finds!! I especially love those red booties!!
Thank you. The boots are Zara, in case you wonder.
It’s funny…I honestly never thought of purple as a punk color. I guess I’ve always seen it incorporated in Goth looks, but rarely punk. Now I’m gonna keep my eyes open for black/purple tartan!
Purple is certainly a bold colour, which explains why is always present in extreme aesthetics like Goth, Punk and the such. So excited to see how people will be using it this season!