Lorraine Kelly’s Nobody’s Child dress is the easiest way to embrace heritage style this autumn
And she proves you can dress it down just as easily as you can dress it up
Nobody’s Child is one of our favourite British clothing brands and has long been loved for its dresses. Heritage-inspired patterns like plaid are dominating the autumn/winter fashion trends 2026, and the brand is a great place to shop since they have so many pieces that play perfectly into this look.
Lorraine Kelly’s gingham midi dress is certainly one of the standouts. She's pictured below wearing the Nobody’s Child Sicily Midi Dress, which features a pleated bodice and short puff sleeves to a modest and incredibly flattering neckline. The empire waist draws the eye up for the illusion of a longer torso, while the rest of the dress flows seamlessly.
This elevated midi is one that’s easily dressed up for evening attire and occasionwear, but Lorraine brought a much more casual feel to her outfit by finishing it off with a pair of Birkenstock Boston clogs. If you look closely, you can see the warm, shearling lining poking from the shoes, which makes them a great pair to slip into for some added cosiness this season.
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The Sicily midi comes in a range of patterns and hues, but Lorraine's choice of blue and red gingham is particularly well placed for autumn. The two colours bounce off each other beautifully, feeling vibrant but moody for the cooler, darker season, while black lace trims bring in added texture.
The Birkenstock Boston Clog has become an iconic shoe, and this shearling-lined iteration only adds to the comfort and cosiness. Genuine shearling lines the entire footbed, while still allowing the shoe's cork footbed to mould to your foot for a custom fit - what's not to love?
Like Lorraine's dress, this midi from Boden blends maroon and olive for a rich, autumnal blend of colours that feels vibrant but still plays into the deeper colours of the season. Long sleeves and an empire waistline draw the eye up, while a simple V-neckline gives a modest, flattering finish.
Made from a real suede upper and a sheepskin lining, these clogs are a great alternative to Birkenstocks. They boast the same easy, slip-on design and have a durable EVA outsole for added grip.
Varying tones of red create a striking look in this New Look midi dress, with the style earning points for highlighting the bright colour that's dominating autumn/winter fashion colour trends for 2026. The cut is similar to Lorraine's dress too, with its puffed sleeves, A-line skirt and empire waistline.
These mules from FatFace scream 'cosy comfort' and promise to keep toes nice and toasty with their faux fur lining. A non-slip sole is a welcome addition, while the neutral tone of the faux-suede upper allows for versatile and easy wear.
If you don’t already have a checked midi dress in your capsule wardrobe, you’re missing out on a versatile, easy-to-wear and on-trend staple for the season.
Checks in all their iterations, from tartan and gingham to argyle, are everywhere this season. And while there are plenty of ways to incorporate the look into autumn outfit ideas, a midi dress like Lorraine’s offers a one-and-done outfit that requires minimal accessories.
Lorraine brought a lovely, laidback and cosy touch to her dress by styling it with a pair of Birkenstock clogs, but you could just as easily slip into your best white trainers, a pair of knee-high boots or some loafers for a preppy finishing touch.
