Stop press! How airy baby blue is the shade to elevate all your autumn clothes

Here at GH, the fashion team has been very busy exploring all the latest autumn launches (tough job, we know). But amid the familiar seasonal palette, a surprising shade has appeared in the line-up. Enter: baby blue – an unexpected, airy hue that's set to refresh your dark and warm autumn wardrobe.

Endorsed by Chanel, Tom Ford and Carolina Herrera, baby blue brings an unexpected softness to your usual autumn rotation, all while integrating beautifully with the seasonal staples we already know and love. Naturally, the high street has followed suit, cementing it as the most surprising shade of the season.

While it may not be a colour we’d usually associate with autumn, when paired with rich burgundies, mossy khakis and chocolate browns, baby blue instantly lifts and modernises the look. Both M&S and Mango have already demonstrated how chic the shade looks when contrasted with rich brown and copper tones — proof that baby blue has officially entered the autumn colour conversation.

The dreamy hue is far more versatile and uplifting than you might expect. It works just as well in tailored pieces, such as Joseph’s standout wrap jacket, as it does in cosy knits (we’ll be reaching for M&S’s alpaca wool crew neck all season long). Think of it as the easiest wardrobe update you can make this season.

In our edit, we share the best baby blue treasures on the high street now, with knits, jackets and even a couple of dresses to use as instant refreshers. From COS, you’ll find a sheer chiffon shirt that’s perfect for layering – play it safe for the office with a white T-shirt underneath and a suede brown bag, or style it daringly with just a khaki bralette for date night. Or, if you’re in the mood for a statement piece, Arket’s blouse delivers – featuring a sharp oversized collar, dropped shoulders and a tie strap at the waist to cinch the silhouette, it would look brilliant paired with our favourite M&S burgundy barrel-leg trousers.

For those leaning into cosy dressing, there are baby-blue knits galore. Free People’s button-up cardi is the ideal lightweight layering knit, finished with delicate brown button detailing — it’s the perfect partner to tailored brown trousers for the office. Or, try the knit silhouette of the season: the sweater vest. Next has nailed it with their baby blue version, which looks endlessly polished layered over a crisp white shirt.

Who knew baby blue could feel so right for autumn?