An ode to timeless British heritage style, Boden's new-in drop is so good that I shopped whilst writing this piece
With 15% off the latest looks, the best bits will sell fast
I make no secret of the fact that when it comes to websites I check regularly, Boden is at the top of my personal shopping list. I love the cut, the quality and the great use of print and colour, and often find that they're my most complimented looks.
Despite a weekend of discounts, I spied the brand's Instagram reel, showcasing the latest collection, and decided to wait it out for the new autumn launch, rather than picking up the remnants of summer, and I feel my style gamble has paid off. An ode to British heritage style, the punchy yet classic collection is packed with elegant nods to the autumn/winter fashion trends for 2026, but I know the styles are timeless enough that I'll be wearing them for years to come.
From cosy but bright cashmere knits to updated tartan-inspired silhouettes and some of the chicest wool coats I've seen this season, there is something for everyone in the latest Boden launch. As always, the best pieces sell fast, and Boden is offering a 15% discount on new-in looks. Overcome with excitement, I actually did an initial sweep and shop whilst writing this piece, and I know I'll be back for some extras too.
The best trench coats don't have to be plain; in fact, I think there's nothing cooler than a twist on a classic, and this heritage panelled design is the perfect combination of timeless and trending. The check print nods to the continued heritage style, something that rolls around every autumn, while the light-tan base grounds the design.
I have always been very much a dress girl, I love a one-and-done look, but I recently expanded my collection of skirts, and with that has come the necessary purchasing of multiple tops and knits. I love the update to the classic argyle with a touch of sparkle to create the ultimate dressy, trending sweater that makes smart-casual outfit building easy.
This is the kilt skirt of the season, and I've already snapped it up - and in two other colourways (navy and purple/olive) just for good measure. The colour combination and mix of print with a country-coded tweed definitely made me gasp a little. This is a great piece to style with boots and a blouse, a cosy knit or a blazer. It's giving The Traitors, and I can't wait for it to arrive.
This piece is selling fast, and when it comes to the autumn/winter fashion colour trends for 2026, this iteration of the brand's top-selling ponte fabric dresses is right on the money. Berry hues and wine tones are set to be massive for the season ahead. An autumn favourite, this fit-and-flare silhouette will effortlessly flatter curves and go from AM to PM with ease.
This super soft, brushed cashmere t-shirt also comes in a gorgeous deep lavender hue, as well as classic black and makes a great building block to an autumn capsule wardrobe. With a matching matching cardigan and a matching snood I love the idea of creating a twin-set style look, which will work beautifully with jeans, tailored trousers or A-line skirts.
I don't have a wool Boden coat (yet), but I have absolutely loved my parka from the brand, and certainly have my eye on a new winter warmer. This deep red hue is aligned with the standout colour trend for this season, as well as nodding to vampy gothic romance aesthetics - another key player for the months ahead. A wool coat is both warm and breathable.
A fast seller, I love the slightly ballooned sleeve on this cosy cardi, that adds a thoroughly modern edge to this vintage-inspired look. Blue and brown continues to be one of the standout colour combos for autumn, and it's easy to see why this pairing has been so loved. Ideal for teaming with other neutrals, it's perfect for indigo denim too.
It isn't just about bold colour and print this season, and this collared, cable knit is such an elegant buy and one that I can see being pulled out autumn, after autumn and enjoyed all the way through early spring. Slightly chunkier, the textured knit adds depth to this classic yet cool sweater, and of course, is great for teaming with every colour of denim.
I'm almost certain this shirt won't hang around for long. The classic stripe makes it easy to style, while the bow, ruffled, ribboned neckline adds pretty feminine detail and heaps of interest to this classic design. Team with skirts, jeans or tailored trousers for an easy autumn update that you can easily wear in warmer months too.
Another timeless knit and I love the navy and camel colour combo, so elegant, so flattering and extremely timeless. A slimmer cut than the cable sweater, this jumper features a collared cut, ribbed sleeves and a button front so you can tweak how you wear and style it depending on the occasion. A casual look, it will make autumn weekends instantly chicer.
Triangle scarves, and tie-neck details are back, and this jumper combines all of these trending details, in another statement look - poppy red. This colour is set to be all over the high street, having had a lot of success on the runway in all the major fashion cities. This simple sweater will update all your autumn bottoms with very little effort.
This blouse is delivering the energy of French fashion house Chloe, but on a significantly smaller budget - yet just as stylish. The flouncy design doesn't feel traditional Boden, but the peachy hue, ruffled sleeves and tie neck will add an elegant, feminine finish to corduroy and denim bottoms, or soften tailored ensembles for the months ahead.
I normally head straight for the shirt dresses, so it's impressive even to me, that I've filled this list with so many elegant looks before I made it to this timeless staple. There are a host of tartan dress shapes to choose from in the autumn drop, but the updated Maeve is a style that is unbeatable. A familiar, flattering shape in a new colour way, the perfect new season celebration.
Suede jackets had a major moment at the start of spring, and the trend for this outerwear style is continuing into autumn. A great alternative to a blazer, this Chore jacket, in classic tan will never go out of style, delivering just the right amount of vintage aesthetic, with a feminine cut that makes it pairable with just about everything.
Another excellent coat, I was quite taken with this colour combination, as well as the soft looking wool fabrication. Warm and breathable, a wool coat is a brilliant investment, and if you like your outerwear to pack personality and style, this brown and lavender colour combination is a fantastic option for the cooler climes to come.
I have been waiting for September to roll around, as I definitely prefer dressing for autumn than summer. Sumptuous layers, cosy knits, and a whole heap of new trends, it really is my favourite time of year, and the new-in drops at my favourite brands make it even better.
While tartan, checks and heritage are very much on the fashion agenda for the months ahead, there is a timelessness to this style that still feels worthy of the investment. I picked up a tartan skirt last year, and a kilt-inspired cut the year before at other British clothing brands, knowing that they can come out almost every autumn and still look and feel appropriate.
And for me, that's the best reason to invest in higher quality items. While smaller spends are great for highly trending pieces, I know Boden buys are quality - as my wardrobe is full of them and I can attest them lasting multiple wears and washes, making their cost-per-wear incredible.
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Rivkie is a fashion editor, writer and stylist with twenty years' experience in the industry. Rivkie studied design and pattern cutting at the London College of Fashion, and fell in love with styling and journalism, and has covered fashion weeks in London, Paris and New York, as well as shooting editorial all over the world.
Specialising in plus size fashion, Rivkie has long championed that style is for everyBODY and has appeared on a host of radio stations and television shows, pushing for greater representation for plus size women and fashion throughout her career.
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