Maxi coats, faux fur front and centre, XXL knitwear, neo-grunge animal print and boots you can spot from a mile away. What's really being worn this season and how to wear it without spending a fortune.
The autumn winter 2026/2027 shows said one thing loud and clear: we're going back to volume, warmth and pieces that get noticed. Coats that wrap you up, fur everywhere, jumpers twice the size, animal print with no shyness, and a red that lights up everything else. It's a generous season, and the good news is that you don't need a front-row budget to wear it: four or five well-chosen pieces are enough to change the whole register of your wardrobe. In this guide you'll find the five trends that really matter, explained with practical rules so you can't go wrong, plus over twenty-five pieces selected and available now at dream-shop.it — from coats to boots, by way of faux fur and knitwear.
Maxi coats and trenches: the retro volume that wraps you up
The piece that sets the season is the coat, and not just any coat: long, roomy, with soft shoulders and a belt at the waist. After years of narrow silhouettes and cropped jackets, fashion has fallen back in love with volumes that wrap around you — an aesthetic the runways have given a thousand different names, but which in practice means one thing only: you can wear whatever you like underneath and the look still works. It's the most democratic piece of the winter, because it covers and defines at the same time.
There are three finishes you'll see everywhere. Curly or bouclé wool, with that uneven surface that catches the light and makes the coat look far more expensive than it is. The nautical double-breasted cut, inspired by the peacoat and by officers' coats, which looks just as good over jeans as over a dress. And the trench in all its rewritten versions — in denim, in camel faux leather, even in lace or leopard print — which in September and October is still the smartest choice because it carries you from twenty degrees in the afternoon to ten in the evening.
There's one rule for getting the maxi coat right: if you're wide on top, go narrow underneath. Skinny jeans, straight trousers, a fitted midi skirt, a tall boot. Put volume on top and volume below and you lose your figure and look shorter. See every model in the coats and capes collection and in trenches.
Maxi curly wool coat — the volume that makes the look
The Maxi curly wool coat is exactly the piece the runways are talking about: a curly surface that plays with the light, a long and generous cut, an enveloping effect without the bulk. It's the kind of coat you throw over a sweatshirt on a Sunday morning and over a knit dress in the evening, and in both cases it looks deliberate.
Wear it open over straight jeans and a tall boot by day, belted at the waist with a pointed ankle boot when you want a sharper line. Neutral tones — camel, cream, taupe — are the most versatile and the most photogenic under grey winter light.
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Four ways to cover up well: maxi, animal print, nautical and camel.
Faux fur and teddy: fur becomes the main event
For years fur was a detail: a trim on a hood, a detachable collar, a gilet worn over something else. In autumn winter 2026/2027 faux fur is the piece, not the accessory. Extra-volume fox effect, curly Mongolian, plush, synthetic mink, teddy: the finishes multiply and the colours move beyond beige into chocolate, smoke grey, dusty pink and even animal print.
The fear of looking "too much" is understandable and has a precise solution: everything else in the look has to be flat. If you're wearing a voluminous fur, put a fitted polo neck, straight jeans and a simple boot underneath. No prints, no rhinestones, no structured bag. The fur already takes up all the visual space you need. The other mistake to avoid is the wrong length: a short fur works over trousers, a long one over skirts and dresses, almost never the other way round.
If you want to ease into the trend, there are two very effective side doors: the faux fur gilet, which goes over jumpers and shirts and works like a waistcoat but with triple the impact, and the cardigan with fur trims, which keeps you warm without the weight of outerwear. The whole selection is in the women's faux fur collection and among the gilets.
Helvira faux fur — fox effect, maximum volume
The Helvira faux fur is the definition of the trend: long fox-effect pile, volume that fills the frame, a softness you can see even in a photo. It's the piece that turns a basic outfit — jeans and a polo neck — into something that looks straight out of a January street style gallery.
How to wear it: over a monochrome look, ideally dark, so the fur stays the only star. Add a tall boot and a small structured bag and you're set from breakfast to aperitivo. Worn in the evening, a fitted knit dress underneath works perfectly too.
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From maxi volume to the gilet: four levels of fur, four different intensities.
XXL knitwear and cardigans: warmth that doesn't give up the glamour
Knitwear this season has stopped being the "functional" layer you put under something else. The oversized polo-neck maxi jumper has become a complete look: wear it with leggings or a fitted skirt and you're done. Wide knits, chunky ribs, cables and plaits are everywhere, and the bulkier the better. Alongside them sit plush and fluffy long-pile jumpers, the perfect compromise between "I'm comfortable" and "I got dressed".
The most interesting comeback, though, is the cardigan worn buttoned up, as if it were a jumper. The runways showed it fitted, with zips or jewelled buttons, over structured skirts and slip dresses. It's a way of dressing that feels very 1950s and very now at the same time, and it works brilliantly if you're petite and enormous volumes swamp you. The open maxi cardigan is still valid, but in 2026/2027 it works better as a third layer — over a shirt and a vest top — than as a standalone piece.
Last chapter, the most fun: decorated knitwear. Appliqué hearts, embroidery, see-through tulle inserts, rhinestone edging, leopard prints. In a season dominated by neutrals and serious outerwear, the jumper is the right place to put the detail that amuses you. Browse the whole women's jumpers collection and the sweatshirts and jumpers section.
Autumn maxi jumper — polo neck, oversized cut
The Autumn maxi jumper is the knit that solves half the season: a polo neck that really covers, a roomy fit that suits every size, and a length that lets you wear it as a mini dress over opaque tights.
Two ways to wear it. Day: front-tucked into high-waisted jeans, trainers or a low ankle boot, outerwear on top. Evening: over a satin or leather midi skirt, a tall boot and statement earrings — the contrast between chunky knit and shiny fabric is one of the most elegant of the winter.
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From the oversized cardigan to the knit dress: the season is built in layers.
“Autumn winter 2026/2027 doesn't ask you to buy a lot: it asks for one piece that takes over the scene. A big coat, a fur that's truly the star, a boot you can see. The rest can stay exactly what you already own.”
Neo-grunge: leather, studs and animal print with no shyness
Alongside the softness of fur and knitwear, the season keeps an opposite and equally strong front open: neo-grunge. Leather biker jackets, studs, exposed zips, fringing, tartan, leopard, torn tulle. It's an aesthetic that mixes nineties rock with a contemporary taste for layering, and out on the street it works brilliantly because it's the only way to look put together without looking prim.
The key piece is always the same: the biker jacket. Short, nipped in at the waist, with an asymmetric zip and buckles. It goes over everything — a tulle dress, an oversized jumper, a little sequinned dress — and it's the piece that, more than any other, turns a "pretty" look into a look with character. This year's interesting versions are hybrids: biker jackets with fur collars or inserts, with tulle frills, with frayed tweed panels, with python print and studs. Discover the faux leather and real leather jackets, the denim jackets and the whole women's jackets section.
Animal print, meanwhile, is back without the caution of recent years. Leopard is no longer an accent, it's the piece: maxi scarves, trenches, jumpers, boots. The rule for not slipping into vulgar territory is an old one but still valid — one animal print at a time, and everything else in plain neutrals.
Ekla biker jacket — leather and fur in one piece
The Ekla leather-and-fur biker jacket brings the season's two strongest trends together in a single piece: the biker structure of leather and the warmth of fur. It's the jacket you reach for when it's genuinely cold but that doesn't leave you looking bundled up, and it's perfect in the temperature band — between five and fifteen degrees — where a coat is too much and a plain biker isn't enough.
Wear it over a polo-neck maxi jumper and straight jeans by day; over a short dress and a tall boot in the evening. The contrast between the hardness of the leather and the softness of the fur is exactly the point: don't soften it with accessories that are too smart.
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Leather, studs, tulle and leopard: 2026 grunge is more refined than you remember.
Boots take the lead and cherry red lights everything up
If there's one colour to learn by heart this season it's red: scarlet, vermilion, cherry. After seasons of beige and grey, the runways have put it back at the centre — on knitwear, coats, dresses and above all accessories. And here comes the most useful tip in the whole guide: you don't need to buy a red coat to be in the trend. A cherry patent ankle boot, a bag or a scarf is enough, and all the neutral pieces you already own light up.
On the shoe front, winter 2026/2027 rewards three families. The Western boot, by now a permanent classic, with a sharp toe, Western stitching and a mid heel: it goes under jeans, under a floral skirt, under a maxi coat. The tall stretch boot or thigh-high, which lengthens the leg above the knee and solves the days when you can't face thinking about your outfit. And the lug-sole boot, the practical answer to rain and at the same time the shoe most in keeping with the grunge mood of the previous trend.
Accessories follow the same logic: few, but decisive. The faux fur Cossack hat and the beret are the season's two headpieces — the first very cinematic Eastern European, the second the quickest shortcut to looking French. And the cashmere maxi scarf, wrapped twice or left hanging long over your coat, is the detail that finishes off any winter look. You'll find it all in boots, ankle boots, lace-up boots and scarves and hats.
Cherry Red patent ankle boot — the only red you need
The Cherry Red patent ankle boot is the most efficient way into the red trend: real leather, patent that reflects, a sharp toe, a 12 cm heel that lengthens the leg. One single piece, and a wardrobe of black, grey and camel is instantly current.
Pair it with straight jeans and a bare ankle — that's where the red works best — or under black cigarette trousers with the sock on show. If you want to push it, try all black with the only point of red at your feet: it's the most photographed look of the last two winters, and it still works.
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Finish with the Parisian wool beret, the rhinestone bobble hat or the Dakar fringed Western boots.
Frequently asked questions about autumn winter 2026 2027 trends
What are the women's fashion trends for autumn winter 2026 2027?
The five main trends are: maxi coats and trenches with enveloping volume, faux fur and teddy worn as the star piece, XXL knitwear and cardigans worn buttoned up, the neo-grunge aesthetic of leather, studs and animal print, and boots taking the lead — Western, thigh-high and lug-sole — alongside cherry red as the colour of the season. At Dream Shop you'll find every category involved, from coats to faux fur, from jumpers to boots.
What is the trending colour for winter 2026 2027?
Red in all its warm variations: scarlet, vermilion and above all cherry. It's the colour that stands out in a season otherwise dominated by neutrals such as camel, cream, grey and black. The simplest and least risky way to wear it is through an accessory: a cherry patent ankle boot, a bag or a scarf will light up a neutral wardrobe without forcing you to buy a red coat.
How do you style an oversized coat without looking shorter?
The rule is to balance the volumes: if the outerwear is roomy, everything underneath should be narrow. Straight or skinny jeans, cigarette trousers, a fitted midi skirt, and a shoe with a bit of height — a tall boot or a heeled ankle boot — to lengthen the line. Avoid the wide coat plus wide trouser combination, which flattens the figure. The maxi curly wool coat works beautifully belted at the waist if you want to redefine the silhouette.
How do you wear faux fur without looking over the top?
Keep everything else in the look flat and monochrome: a fitted polo neck, straight jeans, a simple boot, no prints and no appliqués. The fur already takes up all the visual space in the look. A rule on lengths: short fur over trousers, long fur over skirts and dresses. If you want to ease into the trend, start with a faux fur gilet or a cardigan with fur trims rather than a full piece of outerwear.
Which boots are being worn in autumn winter 2026 2027?
Three families dominate the season. The Western boot with a sharp toe and a mid heel, versatile under jeans, skirts and long coats. The tall or thigh-high boot, stretch or knitted, which lengthens the leg and simplifies the outfit. And the lug-sole boot, practical in the rain and in keeping with the season's grunge mood. Ankle boots take on the role of colour: cherry patent, metallic or with fur trims. Browse the women's boots and ankle boots collections.
Where can you buy autumn 2026 trend pieces online at affordable prices?
Dream Shop (dream-shop.it) is an Italian e-commerce store for women's clothing and accessories, trading since 2011, with over 4,000 items including coats, faux fur, knitwear, leather jackets, boots and accessories. Shipping is free on orders over €100 and you can pay in three interest-free instalments with Klarna. You can start from the complete women's catalogue or go straight into the categories: jackets, mini dresses, jeans, skirts.
Your autumn winter starts here
Coats, faux fur, oversized knitwear, leather biker jackets, boots and accessories: all the season's trends, available now. Free shipping over €100 and payment in 3 interest-free instalments with Klarna.
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