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The evenings are darker, sequins are flooding the shops and coat weather is here. This changing of the seasons goes hand-in-hand with a sartorial refresh – and the right autumn and winter dress can be just what your wardrobe needs to breathe new life into it.

But transitional dressing is no easy feat. As always, high-street favourite Warehouse is brimming with cool-weather-appropriate frocks that have gone straight to the top of our wishlists.

Thanks to the label’s ever-expanding, trend-led, wearable and affordable collections over the past few years, it’s become a firm favourite among influencers, celebrities (Holly Willoughby is a fan) and fashion-heads alike.

The label’s AW22 drop puts longer hemlines and sleeves firmly back on the sartorial agenda, while still making room for transitional minis. From throw-on-and-go floral midis to floaty minis, cosy jumper dresses and statement-making sparkly jacquard maxis, there’s a dress for every occasion.

Whether you’re after a midi for the office, a mini for the evenings or an occasion-wear dress for the looming Christmas party season, these are the autumn and winter dresses we’re lusting after right now.

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When it comes to size inclusivity, the fashion industry is often under scrutiny for its stark lack of representation. From runways to clothing collections, it is clear more needs to be done to create a more diverse landscape.

As well as failings in size, its lack of height inclusivity is also laid bare, as sizing in mainstream fashion mainly caters for average height – which is 5ft 5in for a woman in the UK – making many pieces inaccessible to taller shoppers. For those of us who stand head and shoulders above this national average, fashion can seem a little shortcoming – literally.

From short cuffs to even shorter hems, finding clothes online, or even in store, that will fit comfortably can be challenging. So, as more and more tall sections trickled into high-street stores, my 6ft-frame breathed a sigh of relief.

Long Tall Sally was a pioneer but Topshop and M&S soon followed suit by introducing tall sections more than 10 years ago. More recently, Asos, Missguided and River Island have all launched longer-length sizes for trend-led fashion, making clothes that fit even more accessible.

Beyond the mainstream, other labels are increasingly offering longer inseams and stock fuller-length styles, from Nudie Jeans to Lucy & Yak. So, with more options on the market for taller women like me, I have rounded up all the best brands that cater to longer lengths – considering inseams, style, quality, value for money and the breadth of options available from both specifically tall ranges and labels that tend to sell height-friendly pieces.

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One thing to remember is to always check the inseam – for women 5ft 9in and above, the inseam is best being 32in (81cm) or longer. And for the six-footers, we’d recommend going for inseams from 34in (86cm), if you like a longer length.

From jeans, cargo trousers and office-ready trousers to mini skirts, trench coats and dungarees, we’ve curated all the brands helping us avoid the dreaded ankle swingers.

From low-rise jeans and chunky Mary Janes to baker boy caps and Uggs, it appears that the Noughties moment of fashion is here to stay. And what sartorial statement did early aughts queens the Spice Girls, Avril Lavigne, All Saints and Christina Aguilera make again and again? Cargo trousers.

An enduring icon of the era, cargo trousers have gone from being the pop-star red-carpet trouser of choice to the must-have trend for Gen Z TikTok users (the hashtag has 278 million views and counting).

Proving these utilitarian pants aren’t just another internet fashion fad, interpretations of the cargo-trouser trend emerged across autumn/winter 2022 runways – with labels from Fendi and Diesel to Ganni and Holzweiler all offering fresh takes on the Y2K artefact.

Characterised by their wide-leg, baggy silhouette and bare-all low-slung waist, the off-duty trousers tend to come complete with oversized pockets, a dramatic puddle length, and a military-khaki colourway.

If you’re short on inspiration for how to style them, look to Bella Hadid, who plumps for figure-hugging crop tops to balance out the bagginess of the trousers. For a more office-ready look, Rihanna holds the flag high for a tucked-in shirt and cargo trouser combo, while Hailey Bieber keeps it simple in a white T-shirt and oversized jacket.