Florals for autumn? Alison Hammond’s Rixo dress is the seasonal piece we can see working for any occasion this season

When finding inspiration for autumn outfit ideas, you’re more likely to see seasonal prints like tartans and stripes than spring-like florals – but Alison Hammond has proved that you can easily update this much loved pattern for autumn with her stunning Rixo dress.

Presenting This Morning on 12 September, Alison wore Rixo’s Maddison Midi Dress in their Claudia Rose Black pattern. This black midi dress incorporates beautiful pops of bold red, which is one of the biggest autumn/winter fashion colour trends 2025. The romantic rose pattern and floaty shape make it a chic and versatile addition to any autumn capsule wardrobe.

With long sleeves, a high collared neck and floor-grazing hemline that drapes beautifully, it doesn’t get much more stylish for autumn, especially when paired with these patent eyelet pointed-toe shoes from Next. Even though florals are generally seen as more spring-like, the dark base of the dress helps to render it appropriate for gloomier weather.

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As the dress is made from viscose, you can trust that it's going to hang beautifully on the body. From the fitted bodice and nipped-in waist, you get a lovely A-line shape, as the skirt flows down to the ankles.

Highlighting the dark take on florals, Alison accessorised her dress with a pair of black leather flats and a selection of chunky gold bracelets. Simple, yet timeless details that will work both this season and into the next.

To add longevity to Alison's look, as the weather cools down, adding extra layers, such as a black leather jacket, will help keep this look warming, but directional, adding an edge to the pretty floral frock. On a rainy day, your best trench coat and some black knee high boots, would add a practical and stylish finishing touch too.