Outfits and styles: what do you wear?

What do I wear? It’s the question that starts many mornings, and the answer depends on the season, the weather, and where you are going. On this page, we compile Amayzine's outfit ideas: by occasion, by season, and with the styling tricks that make a simple look more interesting in one go.

Where do you start?

If you have a specific occasion, that is your starting point. A wedding, a work week, and an autumn walk call for very different clothing. That’s why we have three pages that delve deeper into one situation.

The three guides in brief

Autumn: layers, checks, and a good transitional coat

Autumn 2026 is all about layers, checks, slouchy boots, and colors that are just different from brown and beige. You don’t need to buy a new wardrobe: combine your old favorites with a few new autumn items. The seven transitional coats we selected range from €59.95 (a short suede-look trench coat from Zara) to €239 (a leather biker jacket from Zara). You can read all the looks, coats, and trend colors on Autumn outfits.

Work: the shirt with a twist and a good pair of trousers

The back-to-office trend of 2026 is the shirt with a twist: a shirt with drawstrings at the waist, a matching scarf over the shoulders, or extra flair in the shoulders. A good pair of trousers goes with it. In our editorial selection, they range from €22 (Primark) to €79 (& Other Stories). The formulas, the bags that fit your laptop, and what to wear at 30 degrees are on Work outfits.

Wedding guest: dress code, color, and comfort

As a guest, you should not overshadow the bride. So check the dress code, consider the location, avoid white, and opt for comfort and a small bag. In our overview from April 2026, there were wedding guest dresses under €75, many from H&M starting at €24.99. An explanation of the dress codes and more dresses can be found on Wedding guest outfit.

Outfits by season

The transitional season: late summer and early autumn

The trickiest period is when it’s still warm during the day and you need a coat in the evening. Our writer puts the transitional coat at number one: she wears a coat over her summer dresses at the end of August and simply continues to wear it in autumn. She calls a short trench coat the ideal solution, and suede and leather jackets in neutral and brown tones go with everything, according to her. The article features a coat from Sézane (€235) and a faux suede trench jacket from Gina Tricot (€89.99).

A second transitional piece is the slip dress. In summer, you wear it on its own, in late summer with a jacket or cardigan over it, and in autumn and winter with a turtleneck underneath.

Read more: This is what you wear in that tricky mid-season

Autumn

For autumn, we have several outfit formulas that you can mix and match: a lace dress with jeans and a jacket, Bermuda shorts with boots, a dress with an oversized jacket and a suede shopper, or grandpa-style jeans with something chic. More looks, transitional coats, and boots can be found on Autumn outfits.

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Winter: snow, après-ski, and Christmas

For the snow, we advised snow shoes to the office, a white oversized faux fur coat, après-ski chic, and a fluffy XL hat. Those who really hit the slopes will find ski looks at Oysho that are more affordable than you might expect: a retro tailored Primaloft ski jacket costs €199 and a water-resistant flare ski pant €99.99.

For the holidays, the formula is to combine something soft with something chic, such as satin with knit or a soft sweater over a slip dress. It’s also about an extra edge of lace and exciting layers, like a mesh top under a dress. For those on a budget: our party looks under €40 come from H&M, Zara, Mango, Bershka, and Pull & Bear, with prices ranging from €19.99 to €39.99.

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Summer and heatwave

In heat, you need clothing that works with you: airy, easy, and still dressed up. Our editorial team mentions Bermuda shorts with a special top, the white tank top, a short or long skirt in a flowing fabric, and the airy maxi dress. For the rest of summer: a jumpsuit is a complete outfit in itself, and a short-sleeved blouse works both formally and informally. Choose a light fabric like cotton or linen for a blouse. If you want to go all white, our all-white guide shows you how to do that in four ways.

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Styling tricks that instantly improve a simple look

Sometimes the difference lies in one detail. This autumn, it’s the wide trousers over slouchy boots: let the trousers fall loosely into the boots to create extra volume, and preferably choose a pointed toe and a small heel. An oversized blazer, leather jacket, or knit on top completes the look.

Another trick is a small red accent. Tomato red is one of the major trend colors heading into autumn and winter 2026-2027. You don’t have to wear it from head to toe: a red bag, a belt, or red laces in your sneakers is enough. This autumn, red is especially combined with dark brown, beige, white, dark blue, gray, army green, cobalt, and aubergine. At Zara, our editorial team found red accessories like a soft scarf (€22.95), ribbed socks (€8.95), and a long shoulder bag (€25.95).

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For a special occasion

Whether you are going to a wedding, a golf course, or an office, the right outfit starts with the dress code. At a wedding, the invitation determines a lot, and at work, the atmosphere in the office. For the golf course, freedom of movement is the most important: stretchy materials, often a top and skirt or trousers, with a sweater or quarter zip over it when it gets colder.

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Frequently asked questions about outfits

More about your own style and a wardrobe that works can be found at Clothing closet & style. All topics can be found on the main page Fashion & style.