Trust Me, You'll Never Get Bored Of These 18 London-Inspired Autumn Pieces From Boden

Buying a winter coat is serious business. It’s going to cover approximately 80 per cent of your outfits for the foreseeable, so there’s nowhere for a bad one to hide. The wool-blend Aylesford is available in different colours and patterns, but this olive and red check might have rocketed to the top of my want list.

Think of tea dresses as the everyday style that feels a bit more elevated. This one has all the classic details you’d expect from the fabric-covered buttons to a delicate ruffle neckline, plus, it’s been updated with a choice of bold checks.

A trench coat in a collection inspired by London? Of course there is. But some clichés exist because they work, and I’m yet to meet an autumn outfit that isn't improved by a proper double-breasted trench. Wear it over dresses, tailoring, jeans or the jumper you wore yesterday and hoped nobody would notice today. The forecast may be unreliable, but this isn't.

If the arrival of autumn has turned your wardrobe into a sea of brown, navy and grey, consider this red knit the antidote. The built in neckerchief brings a little drama to proceedings without sacrificing the ease of a jumper, which is exactly the sort of fashion maths I enjoy. I’d tuck it into wide-leg trousers with loafers.

If this collection is a love letter to London, the Stamford is surely its nod to Savile Row. Boden’s bestselling blazer borrows from classic British tailoring with a revere collar, contrast piping and welt pockets, all wrapped up in a cosy wool blend that makes far more sense once autumn properly arrives. I’d wear it with the Belgravia trousers for the full tailored look, or throw it over jeans and a knit when I want to look Savile Row levels of pulled together, but suitable for a Saturday.

There’s something particularly satisfying about swapping jeans for proper trousers when autumn arrives. The Belgravia's wide-leg shape gives you all the polish of British tailoring without feeling remotely corporate, especially when worn with a knit and trainers. Of course, you could add the Stamford blazer and commit fully. Personally, I’m never going to argue with an outfit that makes me look this put together before 9am.

Smart with a bit of sparkle - how very Royal. Argyle is already having a very British moment in this collection, but apparently Boden decided it could have a party too. For easy outfitting whatever time of event, match your bottom half to the navy or red of the jumper.

A sensible camel coat is the sort of thing I’m forever telling people to buy. A camel coat covered in swooping hearts? Much more fun. The longline Aylesford still has all the serious coat credentials - pure wool, a tailored shape, smart collar and a below-the-knee length - but those hearts stop it disappearing into a sea of sensible autumn outerwear. Wear it over absolutely everything.

The transitional-jacket dilemma arrives every September: too cold to leave without one, nowhere near cold enough for the big coat. The Fife answers it rather beautifully by taking the wonderfully unfussy chore jacket and doing it in suede. I’d wear it with denim and a white tee while there’s still a hint of summer hanging around, then swap in a knit as the temperature drops.

Boden actually calls the Canonbury a British classic, so putting it in a London-inspired autumn edit feels almost compulsory. The cord has a little stretch, which means these are designed to survive everything from the commute to dinner, including the dinner itself, while those rich heritage tones make a convincing alternative to denim. Add loafers and a chunky knit and you've basically dressed yourself for an imaginary weekend in the Cotswolds, even if you're only getting the Tube to brunch.

It’s official, this is the dress you’ll be wearing now through to 2027. With a classic check pattern and fabric belt, it’s a timeless style. The midi length pairs perfectly with knee-high boots, too.

Grey UK day outside? Boden has responded with an enormous argyle jumper to take the edge off. The Ariadne mixes wool and alpaca for warmth and takes one of the most traditional British knitwear patterns and turns the volume right up with its oversized, multicoloured design. Just add jeans.

Corduroy is so intrinsically autumnal I can practically hear leaves crunching just looking at it. When the months get colder but you don’t want to put on a hundred layers, reach for this top. The thicker fabric adds warmth but still feels floaty and feminine with the frill details and gathers.

One side feels like a cosy country walk, the other like Kat Slater from EastEnders making an entrance. What could be more British than that? Two coats for the price of one, too - we Brits do love a good bargain.

The unofficial uniform of winter: jeans and a cosy jumper. This oatmeal cable knit makes a particularly convincing case, with the collar giving all that cosy texture a smarter, slightly preppy edge. Wear it with tailored trousers and loafers when you need to elevate.

Too early for cashmere? Nonsense! Yes, this tank is 100% luxurious cashmere, but the sleeveless shape makes it much more useful than something destined for the depths of winter: wear it solo with the Belgravia trousers while autumn is still pretending to be warm, then layer the matching cardigan straight over it when that inevitably ends.

It's giving Henley Regatta, but autumn. The collegiate stripe and tailored shape have all the polish of a British summertime, but in rich autumnal tones perfect for now. Try it with a mini skirt, bare legs and loafers, or go all in with the matching trouser.