There are hundreds of thousands of influencers in the social ether, but there is only a handful who we religiously follow in order to virtually steal the clothes off their backs. Our primary target is Monikh Dale—the London-based styling and shopping guru who seeks out the coolest buys from every corner of the retail world. From her inspiring tips on rewearing her well-chosen investment items to hunting down the best high-street pieces, her Instagram feed, @monikh, and website are a veritable hotbed of things you’re going to want to purchase immediately (and will never regret). Each month, Monikh will share her new picks exclusively for you.
I love this season. It’s full of endless style opportunities with multiple layers and textures to blanket us from that incoming crisp weather. Yes, a coat will cover those intricately thought-out looks when running from a to b, but when you arrive and pull off that oversized outerwear, to show a cashmere knit and sequin midi skirt underneath, that is what this season is all about! Let’s have fun this month, let’s showcase our individual style and let’s mix in a few stand out pieces to our hard working wardrobes. Fashion is meant to be fun, and this autumn/winter I’m really going for it.
Wear with flat, below the knee biker boots.
Ooooouuf I love a shiny trouser for winter.
Designer-esque, but at a fraction of the price.
The perfect shade of pink.
Invest in this in prep for that party or wedding you have coming up. Wear with a simple silk dress underneath…very chic.
Just the pop of colour your winter wardrobe needs.
Wear this with a jumper over the top and boots by day, before swapping the jumper for a blazer and boots for a platform by night.
Buying this for ‘incase’
With the matching trousers of course.
Taking my new obsession for dungarees into the winter months, I’ll wear with this with jumpers and trainers for the day and a pair of strappy heels for night.
I’m at that age where cashmere is extremely important to me, and so is that collar.
I love this worn low on the waist with a white tee or jumper (plus a slip underneath).
The colour of a fine wine.
That Totême ‘it’ coat is back, and it’s even chicer than before.
That 90’s fit in that burgundy/red. Perfect with the Toteme camel coat.
Worn with a simple sweatshirt, this is a Fashion Week look.
Incase you haven’t heard, I’ve designed a 6 piece collection for Daphine. A real pinch me moment, this collection is based on my grandparents jewellery, so it’s very close to my heart. Wear them everyday, make them part of your uniform.
It’s like they heard my exact needs. This flattering cut is everything.
Brands have been bringing out the vest/cardi combo ever since Katie Holmes crossed the road in that Khaite set. This Massimo duo has pulled me right back.
The print combined with the sleeve structure; this is grown up boho.
A rugby style top to wear day to night.
At this time of year, I always find myself on the hunt for a relaxed pair of trousers. This combat style might just be the ones.
So basic, you can wear it a million ways.
I wore these recently on a shoot, and have not taken them off since. The perfect way to dress up a tee.
I love the colour block on this.
Just like the Zara knitted dress, this is the perfectly toned tee for A/W.
I’m not usually one for a stand out trainer, but doing the nursey run in the rain this winter calls for some colour.
I’m not sure how many years ago it was, but I got this set when it was first released, when it came in a sheerer material. And I’ve worn it every summer.
Yes, even throughout my pregnancy.
Okay, this one might not work throughout a pregnancy, but the boob-tube is the It shape of S/S 22. This loose silk style is the chicest way to do it. Pair it with a straight-cut maxi skirt, flats and an oversized shirt.
Whenever someone asks me, “What swimsuit shall I buy?” without a doubt, it’s always Hunza G. Its suits have worked for me throughout the past five-ish years. And that mango colour is my favourite.
So this isn’t just a summer buy; this can be worn all year round, but it’s ideal for those summer nights. I’ve worn the black version since 2018, and it’s still one that I gravitate to when the sun goes down.
Have you invested in a pair yet? If not, then I need to know what you’ve been wearing all summer. I live in mine, and they give the pair from The Row a run for its £800 price tag.
I’m obsessed with the collar and sleeves. This would also look great worn with trainers during these tropical storms.
Team this with an oversized shirt and silk midi skirt for Zoë Kravitz vibes.
Wedges and basket bag for a barbecue, ankle-tie heels and clutch for a wedding, trainers and oversized tote to town. You will never regret investing in a Rixo.
When jeans and a tee are your thing, grab a pair of ’90s-style heels for the evening.
Love that pea-green tone.
This will always be in style.
This skirt.
An absolute wow moment.
This weather calls for oversized shirts.
No accessories needed.
Dad sandals are officially a staple style.
Such a classic shape.
Love that lace up detail.
They have that fun ‘Ibiza vibe’.
Open shirt, basket bag, basic flipflops.
Top/waistcoat hybrid to wear with loose jeans or bias cut midi skirts.
A new Gwyneth moment. Shop the matching cardigan (£30).
That colour.
Because who wears jeans in this weather?
Suede fishermen sandals to wear now, with milkmaid dresses, and in Autumn with jeans.
At first, I laughed, now I can’t stop thinking about them.
So simple and sexy. Pull your hair back in a sleek bun, gold hoops and flat sandals.
Buy now, wear for the rest of time.
Strapless is back.
This story was originally published at an earlier date and has since been updated.
