Skip the wool beanie and chunky scarf for now, mid-season weather still gives us room to play. It’s the perfect moment to experiment with proportions, textures and silhouettes, without sacrificing comfort or warmth. Here are the accessories that will truly highlight your autumn looks.
The Y2K comeback that dresses up your neckline without weighing you down.
Ubiquitous in the early 2000s, mini scarves are making a major comeback: striped à la Avril Lavigne, neon like That’s So Raven, or sequined in true Ashley Tisdale spirit. They’re worn directly on the skin and act more like an adornment than a winter essential. The goal is to decorate the neck, not keep it warm.
The style trick? Let your usual jewelry peek through from underneath for a very Y2K mix-and-match effect. And if you’re into office-core, try repurposing a classic tie and wearing it as a mini-scarf, borrowed from someone’s wardrobe or found for a few euros in a thrift shop.
Special mention to the French brand Suzel, which creates ties from leftover fabric rolls: playful, responsible, and irresistibly trendy.
Tights and stockings that can instantly energize any outfit
A timeless trend that still knows how to surprise: this autumn, we’re embracing color, pattern and audacity. Tights, socks and knee-highs take center stage as the key pieces that draw the eye. Checks, polka dots, stripes, neon shades, graphic prints, anything goes.
The craze has been fueled by circus-core, a costume-inspired aesthetic focused on creating a character. A playful counterpoint to quieter trends like clean girl or tradwife.
In Paris, content creators are flocking to Caprices, a specialized boutique and true Aladdin’s cave for anyone who loves to show off great legs.
The shawl: an elegant way to add warmth without weighing down your look
Halfway between clothing and accessory, the shawl drapes casually over the shoulders, dresses up a coat… or even a roomy tote bag. Forget grandma’s faded scarf thrown on in a rush (though that effortless vibe is starting to win people over too). For now, it’s mostly the Nordic countries and the runways that have brought the shawl back into the fashion spotlight.
Go for patterned versions: gingham, tartan, checks in refined materials like wool or alpaca. Wear it over a coat on crisp, dry days, or layer it on top of a blazer or leather jacket to mix styles and add texture.
The brooch: a vintage touch of sparkle you can pin just about anywhere
To keep a shawl in place while adding a touch of sparkle, a brooch is perfect. In winter, jewelry often gets hidden under layers, but a brooch stays visible and brings that bling factor.
Be audacious: sizes, colors, shapes… everything is allowed. You’ll find plenty of them second-hand, even though brands are now starting to bring this retro accessory back into fashion as well.
The unexpected accessory that stands up to anything
Another piece inherited from our grandmothers: the transparent hood, polka-dotted, colorful, often bought for next to nothing at a market. Ultra-practical, it protects you from wind and rain without occupying your hands, unlike an umbrella.
In dry weather, you can swap the hood for a simple knotted scarf, just as stylish. The trick: keep one in your bag, just in case.
For a more durable version, the French brand Flotte offers beautiful, hard-wearing designs that feel perfectly in tune with the times.
Chic right down to your fingertips
Gloves complete an outfit in an instant. In leather, they add a chic touch; in bold colors, they brighten up a simple silhouette.
For a couture effect, slip your finest rings over them or add a chunky-chain bracelet.
For an evening out, go for long satin gloves and keep them on indoors for a super glamorous effect.
The new favorite mid-season silhouette
The high boot makes its comeback as soon as autumn humidity sets in. Here, more than a specific style, it’s the way you wear the boot that matters.
Tuck in one leg or both to create layers and add volume around the mid-leg, especially with oversized trousers. The result: an instantly sharper silhouette.
Bonus: it’s also the best way to give a second life to trousers that have become too short.
