I really miss fashion magazines. The dreamy editorials, trend reports, shopping pages, what’s in, what’s out, even a bit of healthy gossip. There was something about flicking through one from beginning to end that felt like its own little ritual. Simpler times!
I grew up devouring teen magazines, reading about my favourite pop stars, Backstreet Boys and Spice Girls all the way! — before graduating to the more sophisticated, fashion-y world of magazines like Vogue or Elle.
And if there is one thing I really miss about those teen magazines, it’s the random but somehow weirdly accurate quizzes.
Did you also use to redo them just so you would get the result you wanted? “Oh yes, I am definitely more Serena van der Woodsen than Blair Waldorf.” Or was that just me?
You can do the same here, I won’t tell!
So I’ve made a quizz!
The idea is to help you figure out which autumn jacket is most likely to become your whole personality this season.
Because I know how incredibly tempting it’s to buy every jacket currently doing the rounds. They are all annoyingly good. But you know what’s better? Choosing the one you are actually going to wear the hell out of! not just this year but for years to come.
You know how this works: read each question, pick A, B, C or D, keep track of your answers, then scroll down to see which autumn cover-up you are, why it suits your style, and how to wear it.
Enjoy and please share your results in the comments!
1. Your ideal autumn outfit starts with…
A. A floaty skirt, embroidery dress or something with movement
B. A crisp shirt, tailored trousers and something with strong shoulders
C. A simple knit, clean trousers and a great pair of shoes
D. Denim, trainers and something sporty thrown over the top
2. You see a jacket you love. What makes you actually buy it?
A. It needs to feel special and one of a kind, like something I found in a vintage market
B. I want it to make jeans and a T-shirt feel instantly polished and memorable
C. It needs to make everything I already own look sharper and more structured
D. I can throw it over almost anything and leave the house
3. Which fashion era better represent your style?
A. Seventies bohemia
B. Eighties power dressing
C. Nineties minimalism
D. Early-2000s streetwear
4. Which wardrobe mistake are you most likely to make?
A. Buying something beautiful with absolutely nowhere to wear it
B. Choosing something too formal because the tailoring was too good to resist
C. Buying three versions of essentially the same clean, simple thing
D. Convincing yourself something extremely practical is also fashion
5. Which runway look are you most likely to recreate?
A. Something romantic and slightly dramatic, with embroidery, movement and texture, very Chloé
B. Jeans elevated by an incredible structured jacket with strong shoulders or military details, very Ralph Lauren
C. A pared-back monochrome look where the silhouette and proportions are doing all the work, very The Row
D. Something sporty mixed with tailoring, a skirt or a polished shoe, very Prada
6. Which Substacker style are you most likely to borrow from?
A. Ritika or Allison Bornstein — layered, textural, a little bohemian
B. Asta — avant-garde, sculptural, commanding, never predictable
C. Anna Newton — clean, minimal, modern, quietly sharp
D. Kelly Klein or Hey Mrs. Solomon on Style — playful, super cool and a little bit undone
7. If a trend disappears next year, what would make you keep wearing it anyway?
A. It feels special and has a story
B. It makes me stand taller and more like myself the second I put it on
C. It works with almost everything in my wardrobe and still feels like me
D. It makes my everyday clothes more interesting without making life harder
8. You have ten minutes to get dressed. What saves you?
A. One piece with enough personality to carry the outfit
B. A jacket that instantly makes everything look more polished
C. A very simple outfit with one strong silhouette
D. An easy layer that somehow makes the basics underneath look cooler
9. Your friends would probably describe your style as…
A. Expressive
B. Polished
C. Modern
D. Relaxed
10. Which compliment would make you the happiest?
A. “Where did you find that?”
B. “You always look so fierce.”
C. “That looks so cool on you.”
D. “I would never have thought to wear those things together.”
11. Your wardrobe is happiest when it has…
A. A little romance and a lot of texture
B. Strong shapes and pieces that hold their own
C. Fewer details, but really good proportions
D. Things you can throw together without thinking too much
12. Which millennial style icon are you still secretly taking notes from?
A. Sienna Miller — floaty dresses, suede, boots, romantic boho with a slightly undone edge
B. Kate Moss — skinny jeans, military jackets, sharp tailoring, effortless cool
C. Ashley Olsen — oversized proportions, leather, dark neutrals, quietly directional
D. Alexa Chung — tomboyish layers, practical jackets, quirky shoes, always a little unexpected
Results:
Mostly A: The Whimsical Duster Coat
You are drawn to clothes with personality. You like texture, movement, unusual details and pieces that feel collected rather than perfectly polished. There is probably a little (or a lot!) of boho in your wardrobe, maybe some vintage, embroidery, silk or anything that feels slightly romantic and special.
You are not really looking for a jacket that disappears into every outfit. You want the one that becomes the outfit. Your idea of a perfect day out probably involves wandering around a vintage market and finding something no one else has, and then making that piece your entire personality.
The magic of that Conner Ives whimsical duster coat was in the contrast: this incredible, luxurious piece worn with something as simple as jeans and a T-shirt. High fashion, dramatic, and somehow still completely wearable.
Now there are versions of it everywhere, from this stunning (and reversible!) Reformation coat to this gorgeous embroidered shorter one from Rixo. But honestly, I still think the best ones are vintage. Just like Lauren Sornberger created her own version by simply throwing a fur scarf over a coat she found on Etsy, that is absolutely the way to go. A vintage piece is always going to feel more unique, especially if you make it your own by adding the kind of fur trim you actually love. This collar-and-cuff set is basically perfect for recreating the same vibe without buying a whole new coat.
How to wear it:
With a white T-shirt and relaxed jeans. Let the coat do all the work. This is probably the easiest way to stop it feeling too costume-y.
Over something very simple and monochrome. Black trousers, a black knit, simple shoes. The more dramatic the coat, the calmer the base can be.
With trainers or loafers. A practical shoe keeps all that embroidery and faux fur from drifting too far into looking like you are off to the opera.
With something slightly undone underneath. A loose shirt, faded denim, a knit half-tucked into trousers. The contrast makes the whole thing feel more effortless.
If you already love the thrill of finding something vintage, embroidered or slightly unusual, this is the kind of piece that will feel less like a trend and more like something you were always meant to find.
Mostly B: The Napoleon Jacket
You are drawn to clothes with a bit of drama and structure. Sharp shoulders, gold buttons, velvet — pieces that aren’t exactly interested in blending in.
There’s also a decent chance your teenage self had a soft spot for anything vaguely Victorian, military or slightly gothic. If so, the Napoleon jacket may feel less like a trend and more like an old obsession making a very convenient comeback.
Like the whimsical duster coat, this is not a background character — and neither are you.
So if you look at one and immediately think YES, trust that reaction. Maybe the trend will pass. Maybe your 17-year-old self has simply been waiting patiently for fashion to catch up.
Either way: wear the hell out of it.
How to wear it now
Let the jacket be the centre of attention. Wide-leg or barrel jeans, a simple T-shirt and pointed shoes are more than enough.
Lean into the romance. Add a ruffled blouse underneath and let the cuffs or sleeves peek out.
Play with the jewellery. Layer vintage-inspired necklaces, add a single statement earring, or mix a few of your favourite pieces together to lean even further into the drama.
Keep the bottoms modern. Relaxed denim or simple tailored trousers stop it from feeling too Pirates of the Caribbean.
Do not be afraid to go extra. This is one of those jackets that can handle more. Minimal works, but so does full fashion-person energy.
This is a commitment piece. If you love the drama now, chances are you will still love it once the trend cycle has wandered off somewhere else.
Mostly C: The Funnel-Neck Leather Jacket
If the whimsical duster coat is very Mary-Kate Olsen coded, the funnel-neck leather jacket is absolutely Ashley.
You are drawn to clothes that feel minimal, luxurious and modern, bur never boring. You like clean lines, beautiful fabrics, strong proportions and pieces that feel fashion-forward without screaming for attention.
Think The Row energy: understated, polished, slightly severe in the best possible way. You may have been briefly seduced by quiet luxury, but at least you came out of it with a better eye for fabric, cut and proportion.
The funnel-neck leather jacket is having a huge moment right now because it gives a very familiar piece, the leather jacket, a fresh silhouette. The high neck and cleaner shape make it feel more directional than the classic biker, but still simple enough that it can live in your wardrobe long after everyone has moved on to the next silhouette du jour.
How to wear it now
Keep the base simple. Straight or wide-leg trousers, a fine knit and a clean shoe let the shape of the jacket do the work.
Lean into monochrome. Black, chocolate, cream or grey make the whole thing feel especially expensive.
Play with proportion. A slightly oversized jacket with a slimmer skirt or trouser feels very current.
Add one polished accessory. A structured bag, sculptural earring or pointed shoe is enough.
If you already love clean silhouettes, good, supple leather and a wardrobe that feels considered rather than overly decorated, this is the kind of trend that can quietly become a forever piece.
Mostly D: The Windbreaker
This is the one for the fashion risk-takers.
Where I would probably keep the funnel-neck leather jacket neutral and polished, I think the windbreaker should be fun. Bright colour, slightly retro, maybe a little bit 80s. If you are going to do this trend, I think you may as well go all in.
The interesting part is how you style it. At Saint Laurent, the windbreaker was paired with tiny lace shorts that almost read as underwear, and that clash between sporty and hyper-feminine is exactly what made the look work. That sporty, technical jacket against a skirt, a heel or something more delicate creates all the friction in the world.
You probably like clothes that feel playful, unexpected and a little bit off in the best way. You are not scared of mixing things that are not “supposed” to go together, and you probably get more excited by an outfit with tension than one that is perfectly coordinated.
How to wear it now
Go bright. Red, cobalt, green, orange, something with a slightly retro feel.
Pair it with something feminine. A floaty skirt, a lace dress, a slip skirt or even a kitten heel.
Lean into the 80s reference. Sunglasses, a bold earring or a strong shoulder can make the whole thing feel very runway.
Use contrast on purpose. The more delicate the bottom half, the better the sporty jacket works.
This style of jacket comes in many variations: it can be a windbreaker, a bomber, a tracksuit jacket, or anything that feels almost too sporty for that pencil skirt. If it feels slightly wrong, you have probably nailed it.
If you already like mixing sporty and feminine pieces, this is not just a trend for you. It’s basically permission to keep doing what you already doing, just louder.
I hope you had fun doing this quiz. Tell me in the comments which jacket you got and how you are planning to wear it.
And send this to a friend so they can find out theirs too. I need to know which jacket is secretly running our lovely Substack community!
Love,
Noelia x
What fun, Noelia! Thank you! I allowed myself multiple responses to each questions (I contain multitudes, haha), and was pleased that my mostly As and Ds resulted in things I do play with, although I am not a windbreaker fan (I'll stick with my track-suit jackets, very similar vibe). Bring on the dusters! I have been a fan of these forever, and love 'Darth Sheila-ing' around in them.
This. Was. So. Fun. 👏