This gorgeous dress nails autumn’s biggest trends – and it’s selling fast

Brown is having a major fashion moment, and Oliver Bonas has delivered an autumn-perfect piece with its new Chocolate Brown Gingham Collar Cotton Midi Dress. Between the retro gingham print, exaggerated collar detail and relaxed cotton cut, it nails several re-emerging fashion trends at once. Think: prairie-inspired charm and autumn's obsession with deep, chocolatey tones. Much like the colour brown, this dress is versatile - comfy enough for day-to-day and is elevated enough to style up for dinner.

Seen across catwalks and high street alike, chocolate tones are soft, wearable and chic. We're seeing a lot of celebs, influencers and fashionistas leaning into tonal dressing, as of late. And, this brand-new arrival at Oliver Bonas (who are known for their bright colours and vintage-inspired stylings) could help you move from summer to autumn seamlessly. Forget tan or camel, deeper tones are what everyone's shopping.

The standout design feature? It has to be the oversized collar with gingham detailing.

It provides a prairie-style contrast to the rest of the dress, which is luxe. Even better, when the weather turns a little colder, we can see the layering potential of this Oliver Bonas midi. Picture this: you've popped a knit vest, sweater or coat on - and the collar is peeking out for a little bit of whimsy and visual interest to your look. Don't worry about too many accessories; this midi is a statement in its own right.

Thanks to its cotton build, it's a breathable, soft and easy-to-care-for staple for the latter half of the year. Better yet, the midi length is practical, flattering and suitable for plenty of events and even at the office. Slightly relaxed in cut, this midi just looks really comfy and wearable, no matter the weather.

If you've come this far, you're probably after some styling ideas. You're in safe hands, don't worry. For work, we'd recommend pairing this chocolate-brown number with ankle boots and a trench coat. Style with trainers and your fave crossbody for weekends out. And as temperatures continue to drop, we suggest adding some tights underneath (plain or patterned) and swapping the trainers out for comfy loafers.

Oliver Bonas is by no means designer, but it's a premium brand, and this piece, in particular, feels timeless. The dress is a smidge over £80, and we would say that it's good value for money, thanks to its timeless feel and potential to become a staple in our wardrobes.

Above all, this brand new dress is totally on-trend, which tempts us to add it to our shopping baskets before it sells out. Not only are oversized collars cropping up at some high street and designer brands (Nobody's Child included), but browns are autumn down to a tee. Oliver Bonas' take on gingham offers a fresh Scandi appeal, as well as being totally wearable.

So, this new piece should be added to your bag before your size disappears.

Piper-Ivy Huxley is a Lifestyle Product Writer for heatworld, specialising in beauty, entertainment and interiors. When she’s not writing features for heatworld she’s probably doom-scrolling through TikTok, watching RuPaul's Drag Race or spending way too much money on beauty products.