The Autumn Edit: Plum, Burgundy & the Colours We're Wearing This Season
August 28, 2026 – Colin Leneghan
The Autumn Edit · 2026
A New Season
Rich plum, deep burgundy and warm chocolate tones are taking centre stage this autumn. Discover some of our favourite new-season pieces and simple ways to bring the colours of the season into your wardrobe.
The colours we're wearing this autumn
The move into autumn doesn't have to mean changing your whole wardrobe. This season is all about rich, wearable colour: plum, wine and burgundy paired with chocolate brown, denim and easy neutral layers. We've picked out a few new arrivals from SUNDAY, CULTURE and ICHI that make the transition into the new season effortless.
Plum is having a moment.
Burgundy and plum are easy colours to introduce into an everyday wardrobe. They're softer than black, richer than a classic neutral and work particularly well with brown, cream and denim. Whether it's a full jacket or simply a pair of wine-coloured trousers, one strong autumn shade can completely change a look.
SUNDAY 3/4 Sleeve FZ Jacket
An easy jacket is one of the most useful pieces to have as we move into cooler weather. This SUNDAY style comes in a rich plum shade that immediately feels autumnal without being difficult to wear.
Pair it with dark denim and a simple top for everyday wear, or lean into the season's tonal look by adding burgundy, wine or soft chocolate shades underneath.
CULTURE Annemarie Batwing Jumper
Brown is one of the easiest ways to soften an autumn outfit. CULTURE's Annemarie jumper comes in Chocolate Truffle, a warm, versatile shade that pairs particularly well with burgundy, cream and classic blue denim.
The relaxed batwing shape makes this an effortless throw-on layer for work, weekends or casual days when you still want an outfit to feel put together.
ICHI Kate Wide Leg Trouser
If you're normally drawn to black trousers, wine is an easy way to introduce more colour without moving too far outside your comfort zone.
The wide-leg Kate trouser from ICHI works with simple knitwear, blouses and jackets, making it an easy option for both workwear and weekends. Keep the top neutral or pair it with another shade from the same autumn colour family.
ICHI Ziggy Raven Cropped Jeans
Coloured denim is another simple way to work this season's burgundy trend into your wardrobe. The Ziggy Raven cropped jean gives an everyday shape a more autumnal feel.
Style them with trainers and the ICHI striped knit for an easy daytime outfit, or add loafers, boots and a structured jacket when you want something a little more polished.
How to wear the season
You don't need to follow every trend. A few considered updates can bring an existing wardrobe straight into autumn.
Pick One Rich Colour
Start with one plum, wine or burgundy piece and keep the rest of your outfit simple. Denim, cream, navy and brown all work beautifully alongside these shades.
Mix Your Browns
Chocolate and warm brown have become key wardrobe neutrals. Don't worry about matching every brown exactly — slightly different tones often make an outfit more interesting.
Layer Lightly
Donegal autumn weather calls for layers. Lightweight jumpers, jackets and relaxed knitwear make it easier to add or remove layers as the day changes.
The Autumn Edit
New-season favourites at The Cope
3/4 Sleeve FZ Jacket - Plum
Annemarie Pullover - Chocolate Truffle
Annemarie Batwing Jumper - Chocolate Truffle
Kate Wide Leg Trouser - Wine
Ziggy Raven Cropped Jeans - Burgundy
Edeen Long Sleeve Jumper - Brown Stripe
Find your new-season favourites.
Our autumn collections are arriving now at The Cope, with new styles from ICHI, CULTURE, SUNDAY and more. Browse the latest arrivals online or call into our Ladies Department in Dungloe to discover the new season in store.
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