Dress to Dream and Rediscover: Our Autumn Wardrobe Must-Haves with Banana Republic

An all-new collection of classics from Banana Republic reimagines a whimsical American aesthetic for adventure-seeking nomads – an aesthetic our wardrobes are crying out for. Here’s our pick of the collection.

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Help:we've forgotten how to dress. Remember when we, you know, actually put together outfits? If you're struggling to pack a suitcase for a new adventure, you're not alone. There are some serious blurred lines happening in the sartorial world right now. A year of disruption has left us not quite knowing where workwear ends and loungewear begins.

It's that feeling - the limitless, genre-less moment fashion is having - that's inspired the ageless American fashion brandBanana Republic图表course in a new direction, following the threads of nostalgia to create a wardrobe for nomadic wanderers of time and place. The collection, New Look, is all about marrying heritage with modernity, and features quality, functional clothes paired with limitless creativity. Think pockets that are, like, actually pockets, a mindful nod to the aesthetics of travel's golden years, and plenty of luxe basics to take you from day-to-night - or plane-to-piazza - with as few wardrobe changes as possible. This is resourceful dressing done elegantly - ensembles made for travellers.

We've had a peek at the new collection and honed in on the pieces we're coveting for an autumn escape. With flattering cuts, tailored design and a focus on utilitarian - yet tactile - basics, these pieces will redefine your autumn/winter uniform and put some all-new American cool into your wardrobe, whatever destination is on your ticket.

Silk Maxi Slip Dress

A bias-cut silk maxi slip in the colour of the season? We're sold. Late-night dining on Portofino's harbourside calls for elegant, siren-style dressing, and this emerald-toned dress ticks all the boxes. Add agold cuffor a pair of Italian-made,hand-crafted oval hoop earringsfrom the Ravena Collection and you're set for a dolce vita-worthy dinner on the Italian Riviera. This is a dress with range, too: chuck on someknitted sneakersanda belted cargo jacketand you've got the perfect autumn look for a late-night NoHo dinner.

Buy now at£209.00

Unlined Italian Melton Car Coat

A relaxed, tailored coat is the linchpin to any autumnal weekend wardrobe, so if the Catskills are on your itinerary for October, this shrug-on, shrug-off number is a must for travel days and woodland walks when in situ. We're erring towards the banana yellow hue for a pop of colour when the days start to get much shorter, but the warm taupe makes a perfect neutral layer for jet-setting, too. Add a pair ofhigh-rise wide-leg Italian wool pants, and you're channelling some serious AOC.

Or shop the full look by pairing it with theflyweight cargo joggerand theseamless Merino turtleneck sweater.

Buy now at£298.00

Ravena Link Bracelet

Ignore your mother's withering glare: chunky is chic right now in the world of jewellery. And while taking it to Carmela Soprano levels might be pushing the trend, a glimmer of heavyweight gold on the wrist offers an easy way to refresh your wardrobe this autumn. Think of it as Paul Mescal's chain getting a little out of hand - be selective, and don't go overboard. This hand-crafted Ravena Link Bracelet is made from durable bronze with gold plating, and it elevates any outfit. It's made in Italy, too - Carmela would approve.

Buy now at£79.50

SUPIMA® Padded Shoulder Tank

Serving up serious 1980s vibes, this lilac muscle tank is the ultimate work-to-dinner wear. Pair the pastel number withyolk-toned high-rise wide-leg Italian wool pantfor a statement silhouette that nods to the A/W colour-blocking trend. Don't fear the sharp-shouldered look: the decade-of-excess outline is back in vogue (think: Diana, out to dinner, and you're on the right track). Add a pair of stonewash jeans, a chunky link bracelet and thissoft sherpa clutch, plus some serious blackout sunnies, for a low-key weekend look.

Buy now at£29.50

High-Rise Wide-Leg Italian Wool Pant

Elegant tailoring, a flattering cut and proper pockets - what more could you want from a pair of pants? There's a touch of nostalgia in the gorgeous fabric and smart silhouette of this Italian wool pair, but bold colour-blocking (good morning, key A/W trend) keeps them on the right side of contemporary. Add a safari-inspired jacket to catch that vintage travel aesthetic, or pair with a sharppoplin shirtand neutralcotton sweater tankto channel Kendall Jenner's iconic oversized NYC-menswear look.

Buy now at£149.00

Quilted Leather Moto Jacket

Berlin called: it wants the jacket back. An essential basic for when the thermometer drops, this easy-to-love wardrobe staple makes autumn transitional dressing easy as pie. We're taking this as a versatile basic when we head to Copenhagen, Amsterdam or the German capital. Chuck it in your suitcase for easy layering. Keep it chic and Euro-cool with asilk camisoleand a pair ofhigh-rise jeans, or slip it over ahalterneck shiftand pull on some boots to toughen up a summer favourite.

Buy now at£598.00

Organic Cotton Sweater Tank

If you're packing for a gourmet retreat to Baja, you need a few of these hero sweater tanks in your bag. Available in a range of natural colours, from soft lilac and grapevine green to warm mustard and more, they're the high-quality, interchangeable basic you won't be able to live without. Add linen tailored trousers, statement earrings and a leather flat for an evening tasting menu at Deckman's en el Mogor, or pair with form-flatteringutility pantsanda skinny leather beltto channel a safari-inspired look while daytime tasting Finca La Carrodilla's organic chenin blancs.

Buy now at£69.50

Cloud Fleece Jogger

Hands up if you've ever struggled to get that plane outfit on spec? Soft, stress-free, cosy, comfortable and chic, these ultimate joggers have just reinvented our jet-setting uniform. Offering a tapered fit, the shell-white ones are now a permanent fixture in our onboard wardrobe. Just add theessential cargo jacketand some voluminous,super-soft cashmereand you're ready to fly, captain.

Buy now at£79.50

High-Rise Barrel-Leg Jean

Jeans are a staple, but if you want to level-up your basics, we'd grab these distinctive wide-cut ones before they're gone. High on the waist, with a balloon-leg cut and in two distressed-look washes, they're giving us serious Camille Charriere vibes. Plus, that under-the-rib rise offers serious Blake Lively legs (sadly, attention from Ryan Reynolds is not guaranteed). Just add a crispwhite t-shirt, a pair ofrelaxed-slouch suede bootsand an on-trendpuffer tote bag.

Buy now at£98.50

Essential Sneaker

Take it from us, there's nothing more important to pack for a getaway than a pair of reliable sneakers. Wandering Prague's medieval streets? Joining the après-ski crowd for a Kircher-fuelled Whistler evening? Heading down Grafton Street for a pint of the black stuff? You need a pair of these. With leather uppers, a breathable synthetic inner lining and memory foam padding - plus a little bit of lift to add height - they'll take you from the Louvre to Long Island and back.

Buy now at£138.00
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