J’adore! Boden’s new Parisian-inspired collection brings autumn city break chic to your wardrobe

When we thought Boden couldn’t impress us anymore, their new-in pieces just landed in our inbox and suddenly our wardrobes feel in need of the sort of autumn-ready pieces that not only inject a new lease of life but work around the clock - and around the unpredictable weather.

In two words, it's Tres Chic! Boden’s latest drop, the brand is calling the ‘workwear workshop’, is a masterclass in effortless Parisian, preppy polish - think crisp navy, bold red, and a classic ivory colour combinations paired with refined silhouettes and a certain je ne sais quoi that’ll leave you looking elegant without trying too hard.

We can’t argue with the fact the collection makes for a five-star ‘business class’ workwear wardrobe but we think it deserves more love, more credit. We’re going to say it. It’s so fabulous we guarantee you won’t want to keep them solely for office attire. And why would you? These kind of pieces work harder in your wardrobe, so you really don’t have to.

Our edit blends wearable silhouettes with a distinctively Parisian twist and the 10 gorgeous buys below, as Dolly Parton would say, will work 9-5, quite literally. Wear them from weekday to weekend, otherwise they’ll add a serious amount of chicness to your suitcase if you’re off on a stylish mini break anytime soon.

That brings us to our most loved. As we edge into autumn, our wardrobes are crying out for that in-between later, something transitional, yet elevated. Say bonjour to the navy Hamstead twill blazer. It’s simple, single-button up collarless design captures the paired back charm of Parisian dressing and can be thrown on with anything from tailored trousers to jeans.

Meanwhile, elevated knitwear is having a moment, and the light compositions are perfect for tying in a swish French Knot around the shoulder, if you will. The knitted bow-detailed cardigan, a hero buy, comes with hidden snap fastenings and a touch of cashmere for added softness. And if, like me, your scarf obsession is still strong, Boden’s seasonal answer to the ‘scarf knit,’ is here and it's stylishly sweet.

In the mix you'll also discover a dreamy lace polka dot blouse and an array of knit dresses, that can be worn for work or play. Autumn's footwear update? A red heeled loafer or gold snaffle Mary Jane - worn the right way they'll look far from twee.

Here's how to breeze into the new season looking pulled together and perfectly Parisian.