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Autumn wardrobe update: How to mix and match H&M’s key pieces

19 March 2018

H&M Autumn campaign

Because opposites really do attract, add some oomph to your autumn wardrobe with these unexpected pairings.

Want a fresh way to approach your look as the temperature dips? H&M’s autumn 2018 collection is a masterclass in clashing tailored ’90s minimalism with OTT ’80s glam.

Watch: H&M Autumn campaign featuring Naomi Campbell

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Exhibit A: patent oil slick pants become surprisingly wearable for the office when worn with a clean grey marle sweater. Exhibit B: the season’s must-have puffer in a block colour feels less threatening thanks to a sharply cut pair of black trousers.

Need we say more? Let a yin and yang approach lead the way you put together your day-to-day.

FQ’s fashion editor Danielle Clausen identified the 12 matches made in heaven to shop right now: 

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Let the safety of a grey sweater coax you into these rock ‘n roll pants.

H&M sweater, $80, and pants, $60.

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If blue vinyl pants is a phrase you have blocked from memory, put your trust in a crisp powder blue blouse.

H&M pants, $50, and shirt, $40.

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Prom-worthy frills not your thing? Toughen them up with a slick biker.

H&M jacket, $159, and skirt, $70.

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Get more mileage out of a bustier by layering a cosy pop of primary colour underneath it.

H&M bustier top, $50, and sweater, $30.

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Most likely matched with aerobic tights in its hey-day, fast forward this sweater into the now with precise plaid.

H&M sweater, $70, and pants, $70.

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80s office party on the top, underground 90s club on the bottom. Why not give it a whirl?

H&M blouse, $25, and skirt, $30.

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Balance a pea-cocking puffer with trustworthy trousers.

H&M jacket, $80, and pants, $70.

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Add polish to this sugary sweater with a down-to-business blazer.

H&M sweater, $50, and jacket, $90.

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Bring this party-ready mini back down to earth with a classic satin pump.

H&M skirt, $50, and heels, $70.

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Grunge meets girlish when you throw a biker over this prim polka dot number.

H&M jacket, $159, and dress, $50.

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Keep this daring flash of cobalt grounded with a simple white boot.

H&M jacket, $99, and boots, $90.

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Gingham is anything but twee when paired with punchy kick-flare trousers.

H&M shirt dress, $30, and pants, $70.

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