Does anyone else feel… cold? Only a few weeks ago, it seemed unlikely that we'd ever feel the chill again. Then, out of nowhere, a biting wind began whipping at our heels. We're staying in. We're turning the heating on. We're digging out jumpers from the back of our wardrobes. Like it or not, cosy season has officially arrived. May as well make the most of it.

And by that we mean spending all of our time and energy putting together chic autumn outfits. You see, as much as we miss summer, the change of season presents an exciting switch of gear in the wardrobe department. New pieces! New trends! New styling combos! New everything! That said, there are some broader themes that have carried over from some of our favourite summer trends – namely, fashion's hyper-fixation with the ‘70s and all things granny-coded. And as the temperature drops, we’re on the hunt for more ways to incorporate them beyond granny dresses and '70s blouses.

Enter: ‘70s jumpers and granny jeans, AKA the outfit formula that will save your life when you hit snooze one too many times on these cold, gloomy mornings. Obviously, we understand that pairing a jumper with a pair of jeans isn't exactly revolutionary. But as always, the devil's in the details – the small design tweaks that take an outfit from basic to brilliant. This season, it's all about the shape of your jeans, and the colours, patterns and textures of your knits – slightly baggy, borderline frumpy cuts on the bottom; psychedelic, dopamine-inducing colours in the top. The weather's already dull enough on its own. The least we can do is lift the mood with our looks.

Don't know where to start? Here are six formulas to reach for on crisp, chilly mornings. You can thanks us later.

Fun fact: Fair Isle was huge in the ‘70s, especially as designs started to get bolder and brighter. Now, we can’t exactly confirm whether people were walking around in tangerine-meets-brat-green knitwear prints. But we can say that said colour combo is a pretty good way to update the timeless knit pattern for present day. Since the colours are already so bold, you'll want to opt for a pair of lowkey black granny jeans – simple but intentional. The rest of your look should take a similar tack: understated black ankle boots and a classic leather jacket. Let your jumper do all the talking.

Often when we think of ‘70s style, the mind instantly jumps to flower-power prints and flares – a fancy dress caricature that’s far from practical for everyday. But actually, the free-spirited vibe of the decade can be invoked through colours alone, meaning there's no need to go wild with prints if that's not your thing. Think: shades of caramels and rich toffee, paired chocolate-orange colour combos. To pull this off, keep the look simple: find a high-quality cashmere jumper that falls into one of those colour categories, then pair with a slightly baggier pair of granny jeans for a more laidback look. You don't need to match the rest of your accessories exactly, but helps if they fall within the same delicious colour story. Good enough to eat.

If you ask us, one of the most underrated elements of ‘70s style was its playful approach to texture, from velvet and fringe, to suede and satin. For this look, we’ll be focusing on the former – velvet – arguably one of the most luxurious autumn-winter fabrics on the planet. And when it's on a pair of jeans? It's a winning style curveball. Now, velvet jeans are already a pretty luxe piece, so you'll want to pair them with a jumper that dresses the look down – we recommend some retro stripes. Then, lean into the rockstar energy of the trousers with a pair of fierce boots and a fur-trimmed jacket. So easy. So cool.

There's nothing better than snuggling up in an especially fuzzy knit on a cold day, especially when its woven with mood-lifting threads of colour. Red and purple check also happens to sit on the 70s-meets-80s style borderline – which is handy, given that the ‘80s are also trending. To contrast the bold print, reach for a tapered granny jean in a comforting medium wash, then coordinate your shoes and bag for a cohesive look. It’s the kind of look you can wear for a coffee date, casual errands, an autumn walk or a big roast at the pub – over and over and over again.

OK, back to classic ‘70s colour combinations. Olive green and brown is a classic, but to update it for 2026, we suggest opting for a slightly more acidic shade of green on a polo neck knit. That might sound a little bit crazy, but here us out: the extra dose of vibrancy updates the classic piece for a new era, subtly paying homage to the decade without falling into tired tropes. That also means you can lean into more familiar styling pairings, too: suede jackets, cowboy boots and slightly flared jeans. Yes, all of those pieces were staples in '70s, but thanks to your one small colour tweak, the look still feels fresh and modern – more Dakota Johnson than Farrah Fawcett.

It wouldn't be a ‘70s knitwear roundup without a good ol’ fashioned striped turtleneck. We'd argue that these never went out of style, but this year, we're coveting a more grayscale monochrome look. When paired with granny jeans in a similar shade, a deceptively simple striped roll neck transforms into a lowkey statement – the kind of look that can be elevated with a pair of heeled ballerinas, or even a pointed-toe kitten heel. But it would also look great with your favourite pair of trainers. It is cosy season, after all.