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I Went Street Style–Spotting in East London, and These Outfits Wowed MeEXCLUSIVE I Went Street Style–Spotting in East London, and These Outfits Wowed Me

You know you have a special job when a regular part of your work schedule includes making people feel good about themselves. And that is precisely why I love our Who What Wear street style expeditions. Each month, photographer Michaela Efford and I take to the streets of London in search of well-dressed individuals, and I can’t tell you the number of times people have told us we’ve made their day simply because we’ve complimented their outfits and asked them for a photo.

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Last month, in particular, there seemed to be a real feeling of camaraderie and sisterhood amongst the women we photographed along East London’s Broadway Market and Columbia Road. We spotted several pairs of friends happily spending their Friday afternoons together, many of whom were dressed unintentionally in coordinated or complementary outfits. There were sisters who’d just dyed their hair vibrant shades of lilac and green and then threw on looks in the same colour palettes and besties in matching layers of casual blue chambray. We spotted friends walking arm in arm in similar silhouettes of wide-leg trousers and two friends with flowers and bikes who looked like they belonged on the streets of Copenhagen Fashion Week. 

Of course, no London street style gallery would be complete without a few trench-coat sightings, and this month, we spotted a sleek Burberry iteration that definitely deserves your attention. Without further ado, keep scrolling for the best looks we spotted on the streets of London this month.

London Street Style Autumn:

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Style Notes: Chic, chic, chic. I particularly loved the silhouettes of both Sarah’s and Isabele’s trousers. The printed pink Zara pair is a definite winner for me.

Key Buy
Zara Full Length Linen Blend Trousers
Zara
Full Length Linen Blend Trousers
£30
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London Street Style Autumn:

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Style Notes: Georgia’s navy dress is an easy-to-wear essential that would be at home in any wardrobe. Though, pairing the minimalistic staple with a statement bag and Converse high-tops was the perfect way to elevate the look.

Key Buy
Converse Run Star Hike White Trainers
Converse
Run Star Hike White Trainers
£90
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London Street Style Autumn:

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Style Notes: The bag, the jacket, the jewellery! Helena’s look has fun written all over it.

Key Buy
H&M Varsity Jacket
H&M
Varsity Jacket
£35
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London Street Style Autumn:

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Style Notes: I’m always a fan of an all-in-one outfit, and this jumpsuit looked just perfect on Jeni! She was also wearing a great array of bracelets and necklaces, many of which were keepsake items passed down from her grandmother.

Key Buy
Simply Be Black Boiler Suit
Simply Be
Black Boiler Suit
£36
£29
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London Street Style Autumn:

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Style Notes: As if the Burberry trench coat weren’t enough to capture our attention, Claire paired the statement item with a LoveShackFancy dress and knee-high Prada boots to create what can only be described as a dream look.

Key Buy
Burberry Paneled Checked Cotton-Gabardine Trench Coat
Burberry
Paneled Checked Cotton-Gabardine Trench Coat
£1675
£754
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London Street Style Autumn:

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Style Notes: How cute is this pineapple printed shirt? Nadia’s look is really savouring the last moments of the warm(ish) weather. Not to mention, the sunnies are very fabulous.

Key Buy
Chloé Esther Tortoiseshell Hexagon-Frame Sunglasses
Chloé
Esther Tortoiseshell Hexagon-Frame Sunglasses
£225
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London Street Style Autumn:

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Style Notes: Spotting these sisters was definitely one of the highlights of the day. Ellie and Becky had just dyed their hair and chosen the sweetest outfits to match. How’s that for outfit coordination?

Key Buy
Arket Oversized Poplin Shirt
Arket
Oversized Poplin Shirt
£59
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London Street Style Autumn:

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Style Notes: Anna’s Nobody’s Child dress is an instant classic, and I love the way she’s decided to mix materials with this cow-print bag from Paloma Wool.

Key Buy
Shrimps Maple Gingham Dress
Shrimps
Maple Gingham Dress
£395
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London Street Style Autumn:

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Style Notes: Simple and chic, Catherine’s casual outfit consists of a denim dress from White Stuff and comfy ASOS flats.

Key Buy
H&M Collared Denim Dress
H&M
Collared Denim Dress
£30
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London Street Style Autumn:

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Style Notes: Remi has style in spades, as evidenced by the way she has expertly paired this Weekday dress with an oversized blazer and chunky boots.

Key Buy
Zara Fitted Blazer With Shoulder Pads
Zara
Fitted Blazer With Shoulder Pads
£80
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London Street Style Autumn:

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Style Notes: Personifying the message on her Ganni T-shirt, Soccora was all smiles while having her photo taken. She paired her statement tee with a very on-trend detachable collar.

Key Buy
Ganni Smiley Face Recycled Cotton-Blend Sweatshirt
Ganni
Smiley Face Recycled Cotton-Blend Sweatshirt
£125
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London Street Style Autumn:

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Style Notes: Jean brought L.A. minimalism to the streets of London with this look, pairing white jeans with a cream coat and roll-neck top.

Key Buy
Ganni Leopard-Print Mesh Turtleneck Top
Ganni
Leopard-Print Mesh Turtleneck Top
£105
£57
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London Street Style Autumn:

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Style Notes: We spotted friends Meg and Anj walking arm in arm down Columbia Road. I thought it was so cute to see the way the pair had unintentionally coordinated their looks with matching chambray items.

Key Buy
Only Chambray Wrap Mini Dress in Light Blue
Only
Chambray Wrap Mini Dress in Light Blue
£38
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London Street Style Autumn:

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Style Notes: Walking her bike down Broadway Market, Maria looked like she belonged in the street style images of Copenhagen Fashion Week. Here, she wears a red Zara skirt with Reebok sneakers for a practical riding look.

Key Buy
Zara Skort With Bow
Zara
Skort With Bow
£20
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London Street Style Autumn:

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Style Notes: The minute I saw Ailsa, I knew she was wearing a dress by on-the-rise label Signe London. The brand creates instantly recognisable towelling dresses, which have already proven quite popular amongst the influencer set.

Key Buy
Signe London Daphne Zip Dress
Signe London
Daphne Zip Dress
£138
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London Street Style Autumn:

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Style Notes: We spotted Bex while she was out for lunch on Broadway Market. Her ever-so-chic Issey Miyake trousers were hiding her very cute socks, which were adorably branded with the message “love often.”

Key Buy
& Other Stories Relaxed Plissé Drawstring Trousers
& Other Stories
Relaxed Plissé Drawstring Trousers
£85
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London Street Style Autumn:

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Style Notes: Ella’s minimalist outfit looked right at home on Columbia Road. She paired a navy dress by Olive with a white shirt and many a silver accessory.

Key Buy
Olive Martha Twin Ribbon Dress in Navy
Olive
Martha Twin Ribbon Dress in Navy
£69
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London Street Style Autumn:

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Style Notes: Nathalie’s brightly coloured vintage dress was a standout on Broadway Market. The look felt perfect for a daytime stroll thanks to the addition of Converse sneakers.

Key Buy
Vintage 1970s Beige and Blue Patterned Maxi Dress
Vintage
1970s Beige and Blue Patterned Maxi Dress
£65
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This piece was published at an earlier date and has since been updated. Next up, these are the biggest autumn 2021 trends you need to know.

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