It's a funny old time to go shopping. The sale rails are in full swing – though dwindling slowly – but there's also fresh pickings from the new season dropping in stores. That's right, AW19 has already started to arrive in stores and online, meaning everything looks shiny, new and very appealing. But don't think these new buys have to be kept until the trees shed their leaves and everybody is back at school – these are the new season pieces that you can buy now, wear now and keep enjoying right through winter. How's that for cost-per-wear?
The Best Dress
You can go punchy when it comes to one-pieces, with prints, high collars, puffed sleeves, or pare things back with a minimalist wrap.
The Best Bags
Make neat shoulder bags and sculptural top handles your arm candy of choice.
The Best Jewellery
Calling all magpies! Pearl-embellished necklaces, resin earrings, chain anklets...anything goes this autumn.
The Best Trousers
Go utilitarian with trousers and skirts this season. Cargo pockets, zippered hemlines and a khaki colour palette are the details to note.
The Best Shoes
Footwear has gone fun. The only consensus? The heel should be block or low. It's all about comfort.
The Best Trouser Suit
A trouser suit is the best shortcut for looking sleek and pulled together for the new season.
The Best Blouse
Look for block-color or striped button-downs. And if you still want a flouncy blouse? Ruffles should be around the collar.
SHOP: The New Season Pieces You Can Buy Now, Wear Immediately
SHOP: The new drops
1 of 26Coperni, Brown Swipe Mini Snake-Effect Leather Shoulder Bag, £375
2 of 26Elleme, Madeleine Bag, £335
3 of 26Arket, Knotted Nylon Bag, £59
4 of 26Folklore, Loop Bag in Maroon Suede, £455
5 of 26H&M, Knot-Detail Silk Blouse, £79.99
6 of 26Rhode Resort, Elodie Floral-Print Cotton-Voile Blouse, £217
7 of 26Joseph, Laurel Silk Toile Blouse, £325
8 of 26Pinko, Total Denim Jumpsuit, £380
9 of 26Urban Outfitters, Jill Babydoll Minidress, £52
10 of 26Samsoe & Samsoe, Martha Dress, £260
11 of 26Ghost, Melina Dress, £129
12 of 26Wald Berlin, La Vie En Rose Bracelet/Anklet, £125
13 of 26Lindex, Two-Coloured Earrings, £7.99
14 of 26Daphine, Bea Necklace, £160
15 of 26Completedworks, Flow Gold Vermeil Earrings, £175
16 of 26By Far, Bella Burgundy Leather, £363
17 of 26Zara, Leather Mid-Heel Mules, £49.99
18 of 26Mango, Slingback Leather Shoes, £59.99
19 of 26Topshop, White Crocodile Sock Boots, £85
20 of 26Marc Cain, Blazer With Checked Pattern, £449
21 of 26Marc Cain, Pants With Interplay Of Checks, £269
22 of 26M&S, Corduroy Blazer, £99
23 of 26M&S, Corduroy Straight-Leg Trousers, £69
24 of 26COS, Overlapping Pleat Skirt, £59
25 of 26Monki, Cargo Trousers, £35
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