<![CDATA[Slightly Overdressed]]>https://slightlyoverdressed.substack.comhttps://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!TAP6!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F9d1e0cbe-3828-4972-aae3-2446eb5381b2_500x500.pngSlightly Overdressedhttps://slightlyoverdressed.substack.comSubstackFri, 04 Sep 2026 01:54:58 GMT<![CDATA[Dear COS, I’ll take one of everything]]>https://slightlyoverdressed.substack.com/p/dear-cos-ill-take-one-of-everythinghttps://slightlyoverdressed.substack.com/p/dear-cos-ill-take-one-of-everythingSun, 30 Aug 2026 08:21:17 GMTI LOVE Autumn and everything that comes with it (minus the rain). Cosy nights in with a candle lit, pumpkin spice & layers, layers and more layers... Autumn is definitely my favourite season of them all.

When visiting my parents in Innsbruck last week I did a bit of shopping with my mum. I stumbled into COS for the first time in a while and remembered just how good COS is for the cooler months.

Couldn’t leave without this pairing. Long sleeve & skirt.

I have one more week of summer dressing to get through as on Tuesday I am travelling to Spain with my bestie but after that I will be in fully fledged cool season mode and I cannot wait. It’s time to start preparing!

My wardrobe is pretty stocked up for Autumn but there are a few gaps I’d like to fill.

First on my radar are these Birkenstocks.

I live in my Bostons and have had this model in my sights for quite a while now. I’ve decided on the chocolate colour way, as I feel they’ll work best with the rest of my wardrobe and I’m sure I’ll get plenty of wear out of them throughout both autumn and spring. I had a play around in to see how I could style them.

I’m interested in adding more red into my wardrobe for the colder months and where better to start than at the feet!

COS Red leather ballerinas £95

These look so good and I’m imagining wearing them with a simple jeans and a tee look….

Even the white colour way is catching my eye!

Another red piece high on the wishlist is this oversized t-shirt. I have the burgundy colour way and love the fit so I know I won’t be disappointed.

COS Oversized T-shirt £35

I love how they styled it on the website and would wear it very similarly with a black skirt or for a more casual look with jeans.

Another Autumn staple is a trench. I already own one trench coat but it is structured which I don’t always want when wearing certain outfits. I have been looking for a more fluid option for the last three Autumns and still haven’t found the one. Could this be it?!

COS Funnel neck cotton trench coat £199

I feel it could maybe be too long for my 5ft 3’’ frame but I’m interested to try it!

Is it even Autumn if you don’t purchase another pair of boots? Don’t think so! I have one pair of pointed boots but sadly they have seen better days. They have been reheeled three times at this point and are on their last legs, so this definitely a gap I need to fill.

COS Panelled Pointed Leather Wedge Ankle Boots £189

They would be an easy fit into my wardrobe and sit high up on the wishlist.

I seem to be drawn to colour more than ever lately and this is a definite ‘stand out’ basic. The clean cut tees are a cult favourite of which I have multiple colour ways. I have a bright green one that I wear a lot in the cooler months so is this a good addition to my closet too?

COS Long Sleeve T-shirt £35

Multiple ways to style this - could colour on colour be an option?!

And finally no Autumn is complete without a cashmere piece or two. A few of COS’ pieces caught my eye in this section; first up…

COS Two Toned Brushed Cashmere Jumper £249

If you know me, you know I love a textured knit so this is not something that I need in my closet as I have plenty, but if you don’t have a textured knit then this is a great one! The texture really adds depth to an outfit and the colour is gorgeous.

A big gap in my closest is in the cardigan section as I can never find exactly what I’m looking for.

COS Brushed Cashmere Crew Neck Cardigan £189

Neutral colour ✔️ Textured ✔️ This could be the one for me and I would wear it exactly how they have styled it here.

Well it’s clear that COS needs to take all my money. Why is everything just so DAMN GOOD?!

What’s on your wish list for Autumn? Let me know!

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