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Autumn trend 2025: 7 stylish looks to create with your summer clothes

When autumn arrives, there's no need to put all your summer clothes in the closet. On the contrary, with the right fashion tips, your light dresses, skirts or shorts can easily find their place in a trendy and stylish autumn outfit. Discover the art of layering, learn how to choose accessories and add warmer materials to transform your summer basics into perfect back-to-school looks.

In this article, Cloz reveals fall outfit ideas for continuing to wear your summer clothes this season. Discover how to create practical, on-trend fall looks without renewing your entire wardrobe.

Looks tendances automne 2025

7 ideas for autumn looks with your summer clothes

Wearing a summer dress as part of a trendy autumn outfit

Don't want to leave your favorite summer dress behind this season? Here, Cloz offers you a few tips for incorporating your lightweight dress into warm, stylish autumn outfits!

You can play with layering and wear a sweater, shirt or warm jacket over your summer dress. This turns it into a skirt and creates a whole new autumn look! For really chilly temperatures, you can also add a pair of tights to your outfit.

Get inspired by this chic and elegant autumn outfit idea, to wear your summer dress with ease! The material of this crochet dress is strongly reminiscent of the summer season, so to contrast, simply wear a thicker jacket over it, and brown accessories, a hue associated with autumn.

Discover even more look ideas on the Cloz > app.

Détails du look :

KIABI dress - €14.40

MONOPRIX jacket - €69.99

PARFOIS handbag - €29.99

Heeled sandals ZARA - €39.95

PARFOIS earrings - €9.99

Discover a second fall outfit idea with a summer dress. Here, accessorize your little short black summer dress to adapt it to a back-to-school look for going to work in style. Wear a black blazer jacket, a small leather handbag and loafers to add a more polished, serious touch. This polo dress by Eden Park is perfect for an office look! If you'd like to reproduce this outfit with your black dress, wear a white shirt underneath and leave the collar overhanging.

Discover even more look ideas on the Cloz > app.

Détails du look :

B-Young blazer jacket - €55.90

Dress EDEN PARK - €84

MOONY MOOD loafers - €39.99

PARFOIS earrings - €5.99

Adopt a chic autumn look with a summer skirt or shorts

It's not yet time to put away your summer skirts and shorts! With a few simple tricks, you can incorporate them into a warm and stylish autumn outfit.

For short skirts and shorts, you'll need to cover your legs. Wear a pair of tights, boots or moccasins with high socks. You can also wear a long jacket like a trench coat, the must-have fall piece! Then adapt the rest of the outfit to the season's temperatures with a jacket or light knit, followed by a blouse or sweater.

This transforms your summer pieces into the key elements of a chic, practical autumn look, ideal for both work and weekend outings.

Create a bohemian-chic fall look starting with your flowing summer maxi skirt. To contrast with its casual summer look, add a chic lace blouse and crochet cardigan. Dare to add a touch of elegance and sophistication with a pair of moccasins or boat shoes.

Are you a fan of the bohemian style? Then discover our blog article "Fashion trend 2025: bohemian style"to learn how to adopt it with ease!

Discover even more look ideas on the Cloz > app.

Détails du look :

HIPANEMA necklace - €75

Skirt LOUISE MISHA - €111

LOUISE MISHA Cardigan - €150

White lace blouse GEMO - €19.99

Handbag & OTHER STORIES - €129

It's perfectly possible to create achic fall evening outfit with summer shorts! If you have elegantly styled black shorts, now's your chance to replicate this outfit idea. Wear a solid-colored blazer jacket, a black and white patterned blouse, a handbag and a pair of black leather shoes. Add a touch of color with a small accessory such as a scrunchie, a piece of jewelry or a scarf.

Discover even more look ideas on the Cloz > app.

Détails du look :

FRNCH shorts - €47.40

Blouse KIABI - €12

SAAJ PARIS handbag - €350

GEORGINA ROSE ballerinas - €77.30

Chouchou PARFOIS - €12.99

Reuse your summer top for a stylish autumn outfit

Your favorite strapless summer top is not to be put aside this autumn! In fact, it's the perfect base for a trendy seasonal look. Worn under a shirt, a jacket, a cardigan or even an openwork knit, it adds a subtle feminine touch. Now you know how to use layering to your advantage this season!

Reproduce this casual-casual-but-still-stylish fall outfit idea from your favorite printed tee from this summer. Wear loose, comfortable pants with a burgundy leather jacket, this season's must-have color. Add a pair of sportswear-style sneakers and a colorful fanny pack.

Discover even more look ideas on the Cloz > app.

Détails du look :

LA VIE MODERNE T-shirt - €50

Banana KIABI - €9

ZAG bracelet - €55

MONOPRIX pants - €32.19

VEJA sneakers - €130

VILA jacket - €59.99

Your little black satin top with straps that's been following you around all summer will also be your autumn essential. It's the perfect base for a chic, minimalist autumn outfit for day or evening. Simply pair it with a long black skirt, a leather handbag, gold jewelry, a jacket in autumnal colors like brown or khaki, and a pair of patent shoes.

Discover even more look ideas on the Cloz > app.

Détails du look :

MAISON 123 jacket - €104.30

Caraco 17H10 - €40

SAAJ PARIS handbag - €350

GEORGINA ROSE ballerinas - €81.70

Skirt MANGO - €35.99

PARFOIS earrings - €9.99

Use your summer scarf to complete a trendy autumn outfit

The colorful scarf is perfect for adding a vitaminized touch to your summer looks. It's an ultra-versatile fashion piece that can also be adapted to your autumn outfits. Less sunny weather doesn't mean boring looks! Tie your summer scarf around your handbag, use it as a belt to tighten your pants, or wear it around your neck to keep warm this season.

Here's an idea for a fall look that makes it easy to wear your summer scarf. To adopt this outfit, bring along your favorite shirt and blazer jacket. Tie your scarf around your suit jacket to create an elegant, feminine silhouette. Then add a long knitted skirt, heels and a leather handbag.

Discover even more look ideas on the Cloz > app.

Détails du look :

LA FRANCAISE skirt - €185

SAAJ PARIS handbag - €350

WILD Scarf - €79

LA REDOUTE jacket - €23.99

BOBBIES shoes - €162

For a smooth transition between summer and autumn, discover all our fashion tips and look ideas on our blog post "Mid-season women's fashion: 4 trendy look ideas"

Create your autumn outfit by reinventing your summer clothes

Adopting a trendy autumn outfit doesn't mean putting away your summer clothes for good. Light dresses, strapless tops, shorts or colorful scarves can easily be transformed into autumnal pieces thanks to a few simple fashion tips shared in this article. These ideas will not only help you stay stylish all season long, but also optimize your wardrobe without over-consuming.

With a little creativity, it's possible to compose elegant, comfortable fall looks suitable for every occasion, from the office to weekend outings. For even more personalized inspiration, the Cloz app helps you digitize your dressing room and create your autumn outfits from your existing clothes. A practical, responsible and stylish solution to tackle the season with confidence and elegance.

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