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What I’m wearing in October
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items My October wardrobe — all about cosy autumn layers, pumpkin picking and everyday over-40 style!
This month I'm living in my old favourite Joe Browns heritage check blazer (I've linked the new 2026 Ruby Heritage Check version here — same cut, just th...
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October out in the community
Out in the community into the office
October weekends
Marks Spencer styling video
Sunnyfields pumpkin time
October day one
October out in the community
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My work layer - ASOS DESIGN pink wash relaxed hoodie with drawcords. I wear this zipped over my purple tunic for community to office days. Relaxed fit, cosy, easy to layer, pink + purple is a gorgeous combo. Perfect for on-the-go workwear after 40.
ASOS DESIGN relaxed hoodie with drawcords in pink wash
Sweaty Betty Power Workout Leggings - my go-to black leggings. High waisted, full length, proper squat proof and tummy control without being too tight. I wear these for everything - Lee to Stokes Bay walks, our mainland October weekends, and my commu...
Power Workout Leggings
Handball Spezial Shoes - Black with cow print & pink laces - these are my substitutes for my Sambas! I loved my Sambas to death but wanted something a bit different for Autumn. These Handball Spezials are the same silhouette - low profile, suede/...
adidas HANDBALL SPEZIAL SHOES - Black
So comfy for Work and gym
lululemon Align™ High-Rise Jogger *Regular
Perfect socks for Work and gym
adidas 3-Stripes Crew Socks 3 Pairs - Pink
This is my absolute go to when I’m out in the community. It keeps me dry going from the car to the house of each of my clients it’s 100% waterproof windproof just perfectly ideal living on the south coast
Joules Waterproof Jacket
When it’s wet outside, this is perfect a dull wet day it brightens it up
Portwell Yellow Waterproof Raincoat With Hood
Tu Clothing Yellow Raglan Ribbed Long Sleeve T-Shirt - Mine is a Medium. White with pale lemon yellow raglan sleeves, ribbed, long sleeve, soft stretch. True to size, I'm a Medium, not too tight, nice length to tuck into jeans or leave over leggings....
Yellow Raglan Ribbed Long Sleeve T-Shirt m
lululemon Align High-Rise Pant with Pockets 25" - black, wearing these out in the community today with my yellow Tu raglan tee. These are my favourites for community days - high rise, buttery soft Nulu fabric, so comfortable for being on your feet al...
lululemon Align™ High-Rise Pant with Pockets 25"
Nike P-6000 trainers in silver and brown - teamed with these today. Wearing them out in the community today with my yellow Tu raglan tee in M and lululemon Align High-Rise Pants with Pockets 25" in black. I love the P-6000 because they're chunky but ...
Nike P-6000 trainers in silver and brown
Out in the community into the office
Out working in the community then straight into the office - this is my rolling edit of what actually works for both.
Comfortable enough to be on your feet all day, polished enough to walk straight into the office without changing. Think easy to wear...
Woodland Pattern Oatmeal Cotton Blend Knitted Cardigan - this is the cardigan version of my knitted vest from Joules last year that you all loved! Same gorgeous oatmeal base with the woodland fairisle pattern - little mushrooms, acorns and birds in r...
Woodland Pattern Oatmeal Cotton Blend Knitted Cardigan
Size 14 fit is perfect! My everyday essential long sleeve ribbed top - slim fit but not clingy, so flattering. It's cotton rich so really soft and breathable but keeps its shape wash after wash. I got the white which goes with literally everything - ...
Cotton Rich Ribbed Slim Fit Top
Dr Martens Adrian Orleans Leather Tassel Loafers in Butterscotch - these are mine! My brown leather loafers (not suede) you see me styling with my brown Firebird track pants and barrel jeans. Rich butterscotch smooth leather with the tassel and the c...
Adrian Orleans Leather Tassel Loafers in Butterscotch
Elasticated Barrel-Leg Trousers in green - this years green is a completely different colour to my olive ones from last year! Mine were the olive green from last year in size 42, this years is a deeper forest / bottle green. Same amazing shape though...
ELASTICATED BARREL-LEG TROUSERS
The £16 Primark dupe for my favourite COS barrel trousers! Paper-touch pleated barrel trousers in olive green, size M. This is the closest I've found to my COS olive barrel-leg trousers in size 42. My COS olive ones were £75 full price and are curren...
The £16 Primark Dupe For My Favourite Cos Barrel Trousers size M
Beige Showerproof Single Breasted Trench Coat With Belt - this is the closest I can find to my own waterproof trench from Joules! Same beige showerproof fabric, single breasted with the gold buckle belt detail, mid length. Mine is a few seasons old n...
Beige Showerproof Single Breasted Trench Coat With Belt
My favourite holiday find! I picked up this FatFace Red Toadstool Necklace while away for just £15 and I’m obsessed. It’s a delicate gold chain with the cutest little red and white toadstool charm — and it matches my Holly Honeywell toadstool earring...
Red Toadstool Necklace
The ones that started it all! I found these toadstool studs in Beccles on holiday and loved them so much I had to track down Holly Honeywell on Instagram. Handpainted wooden & hypoallergenic — cute, lightweight and perfect for Autumn. I then orde...
Toadstool Stud Earrings, Mushroom Jewellery, Woodland Earrings, Wooden Mushroom Studs, Nature Lover Gift
Saw this in FatFace last week and it's a must for autumn for work! 🦔🍂
Brown Hedgehog Claw Clip from FatFace - I saw this in FatFace last week and it's a must for the autumn for work. I always wear a hair claw keeping my hair tied back for work.
T...
Brown Hedgehog Claw Clip
One of my most-worn buys for October! I went back and bought this M&S Pure Cotton Checked Shirt after my Hedge End video and I've already worn it at least 3 times — it's proving such a good purchase.
It's the £24 Brown/Red Mix check, pure cotton...
Pure Cotton Checked Shirt
Tu Clothing cream short double-breasted jacket - this is the Autumn version of the Spring one I lived in! Still that same gorgeous boxy, cropped shape with the big collar and gold buttons. I got a L which is perfect for size 14 - relaxed enough to la...
Cream PU Leather Funnel Neck Jacket L
Firebird Loose Track Pants in brown - love this colour! Rich chocolate brown with the iconic 3 white stripes down the side, elasticated waist and loose wide leg fit. I got my usual size 14 / L and they are perfect - high waisted, relaxed but not swam...
Womens Firebird Loose Track Pants - Brown
Size 14 fit is perfect! My new favourite wide leg trousers - the Mara trouser in grey herringbone. I'm a size 14 and these are spot on - high waisted so they nip in at the waist but really generous and relaxed through the leg. Love the pleats at the ...
Mara Trouser - Grey Herringbone
Fitting room try on in Whiteley - I was only popping in for groceries really between work so was in a rush. Had this Brushed Argyle Knitted Vest with Mohair all on in the fitting room, grey and black argyle, so soft with mohair not itchy. Loved it wi...
Brushed Argyle Knitted Vest with Mohair
So similar to my M&S loafers from last season that sold out - but not the same! One thing you'll notice with me is I always wear leather shoes - my M&S ones were real leather and I lived in them.
These PAVEMENT Pamatilda loafers in Bordeaux a...
PAVEMENT Pamatilda Polido Leather Loafers - Bordeaux
Working out in the community then into the office, I need trousers that actually move with me.
These adidas Firebird Track Pants in Night Indigo have been my answer. They're the classic heritage cut - 3-stripe, small trefoil, zip pockets for phone/ke...
adidas Firebird Track Pant
Damson Madder Press Play Autumn 26 — had to order!
The Arlea Long Sleeve Tee in Purple Stripe to layer under my purple tunic 💜 Looks nicer in real life than on the website + matching socks for my sock addiction.
Autumn staple that will get worn t...
Arlea Long Sleeve Tee - Purple Stripe
I wear these ALL the time and have them in 2 colours. Elasticated waist is so comfy for work but the barrel leg makes them feel trendy for weekends too. Dress up with a blazer or down with trainers. I’m M & 14 Short usually and the fit is perfect...
ELASTICATED BARREL-LEG TROUSERS
This is THE trench I'm wearing today! Found it on Vinted - brand new Marks & Spencer pink plaid trench coat, double breasted with belt, exactly the same as mine. I love this one over 40 - the pink check is so much fresher than a classic beige, it...
Brand new marks and Spencer’s trench
If you buy one white tee this autumn, make it this one. At 40+ I want soft, good coverage and a neckline that doesn't gape - this ticks every box. Great quality for the price and goes with literally everything in my October wardrobe.
Pure Cotton Everyday Crew Neck T-Shirt
M&S Pure Cotton Boxy T-Shirt - White - £12 - BEST SELLER
The best-selling boxy tee from my trench try-on video - Size 14 | 5'4".
Pure cotton, white, £12. Worn under the brown satin trench with leopard barrel jeans. Boxy fit but not too cropped at...
Pure Cotton Boxy T-Shirt
Just the most comfortable trainer for working out in the community then heading straight into the office.
This is the adidas Superstar II in Alumina / Black / Gum - that soft metallic beige with the classic black 3-stripe and gum sole. The Superstar ...
adidas Superstar II Trainers Alumina Black Gum - adidas Superstar
My work layer - ASOS DESIGN pink wash relaxed hoodie with drawcords. I wear this zipped over my purple tunic for community to office days. Relaxed fit, cosy, easy to layer, pink + purple is a gorgeous combo. Perfect for on-the-go workwear after 40.
ASOS DESIGN relaxed hoodie with drawcords in pink wash
These are the perfect work trainer so comfortable for on my feet all day long and goes so well with my purple tunic. These are an absolute bargain at just £24.00
Adidas superstars pre-love lilac size 6
Damson Madder 3 Pack Socks - Mixed Pop Stripes.
My new socks! Such great colours and Damson Madder socks are the best - I always say it! This 3 pack is Mixed Pop Stripes - you've got olive green with yellow and blue, a navy purple with red, and my fa...
3 Pack Socks - Mixed Pop Stripes
My go-to Mary Janes! The 8065 double buckle Mary Jane in black - such a timeless, flattering flat shoe. Love the T-bar strap with the two buckles, the brogue detailing and the classic yellow stitching - they go with everything. Really comfortable onc...
Dr. Martens 8065 Mary Jane Shoes Black - Flat Shoes for Women
Same favourite socks, different colourway! This is the pink and burg spot 2 pack - one pair is burgundy with light pink spots and the other is light pink with burgundy spots. Love the little DM embroidery and the Damson Madder logo on the sole. Super...
2 Pack Socks - Pink & Burg Spot
Adidas Originals SL 72 OG trainers in leopard print beige - obsessed with these! The viral SL72 with the leopard print pony hair, white 3 stripes and orange laces - such a fun pop for Autumn/Winter 2026. I got my usual size 6 and they are true to siz...
adidas Originals SL 72 OG trainers in leopard print - BEIGE
October weekends
Fitting room try on in Whiteley - these will be coming home! Polka dot satin wide leg trouser, you know I love a polka dot. Tried them with the red jumper in the fitting room, high-waisted and so flowy and flattering for over 40. They didn't have the...
Polka Dot Satin Wide Leg Trouser
Found on vinted
Joules squirrel shirt size 12
Woodland Baby Tee - White - £30
Bought in XL for a roomy fit on 14/16 — it's a very fitted baby tee so I sized up. The little woodland G&G mushroom embroidery is so cute! I spotted the Toadstool Sweatshirt Forest Green £50 in their Southwold shop...
Woodland Baby Tee - White
What I Wore To Francis Rossi Last Night - Fareham Live
Wore this viral TU Ochre Car Coat to Francis Rossi at Fareham Live last night! Over 40 Style, Size 14/16 - Lee-on-the-Solent.
Ended up wearing my Damson Madder check shirred top + Free People lig...
Ochre Textured PU Car Coat XS
Adidas Originals SL 72 OG trainers in leopard print beige - obsessed with these! The viral SL72 with the leopard print pony hair, white 3 stripes and orange laces - such a fun pop for Autumn/Winter 2026. I got my usual size 6 and they are true to siz...
adidas Originals SL 72 OG trainers in leopard print - BEIGE
Snoopy Burgundy Red Autumnal Reversible Tote Bag from Fatface - bought yesterday! I'm obsessed - Snoopy with pumpkins and autumn leaves, and it's reversible. Wore today for my Wednesday blinking estate walk with my Peanuts bag charms and B&M acor...
Snoopy Burgundy Red Autumnal Reversible Tote Bag
My favourite holiday find! I picked up this FatFace Red Toadstool Necklace while away for just £15 and I’m obsessed. It’s a delicate gold chain with the cutest little red and white toadstool charm — and it matches my Holly Honeywell toadstool earring...
Red Toadstool Necklace
adidas Originals x ASOS Firebird track pants in plum and green - love this colour way! The plum / deep aubergine purple with the light sage green 3-stripe is such a good Autumn colour combo, much more interesting than black. Firebird fit with elastic...
adidas Originals x ASOS Firebird track pants in plum and green
Damson Madder Le Petit Long-Sleeve T-Shirt - love this for October weekends! Off-white, organic cotton, relaxed fit, embroidered sleeve detail. Size M = 12/14, long enough to wear with leggings, soft and not clingy - great over 40 weekend top. Perfec...
Damson Madder Le Petit Long-Sleeve T-Shirt
Khaki funnel neck padded coat from George at Asda - found for £16 in sale (was £36 save £20). Light khaki, button front, funnel neck, drawstring cuffs, lightly padded. Size M fits 12/14 true to size, perfect for 5'4", not too puffy, looks way more ex...
Khaki Funnel Neck Button Front Padded Coat
adidas Superstar II in Alumina / Black / Gum - soft metallic beige with black stripes & gum sole. Softer, cushioned version so no breaking in. Perfect weekend trainer for coastal walks & pumpkin picking. Goes with my maroon Firebird track pan...
adidas Superstar II Trainers Alumina Black Gum - adidas Superstar
What I'm wearing in October — my new M&S Mid Rise Barrel Jeans in this gorgeous chocolate brown!
These are my October throw-on jeans — mid rise so super flattering over 40, barrel leg that’s so on-trend but still really wearable, and this rich b...
Mid Rise Barrel Jeans
I ordered L = UK 12 (Bershka】 runs small! S=8, M=10). I'm usually M & 14 Short. First impressions super soft, print is so fun. Low in stock so I grabbed it. Full try-on coming on @sarahover40styleuk as soon as I've tried it on!
LOONEY TUNES print oversize long sleeve T-shirt
COS Elasticated Barrel-Leg Trousers — my work & play staples!
I wear these ALL the time and have them in 2 colours. Elasticated waist is so comfy for work but the barrel leg makes them feel trendy for weekends too. Dress up with a blazer or down ...
ELASTICATED BARREL-LEG TROUSERS
Size 8 in lululemon — mine are last season brown
I wear size 8 in lululemon Align (fits like a 12-14 high street). Mine are last season's chocolate brown, so linking the closest current brown — same Align No Line 25" with pockets, same buttery fabric...
lululemon Align No Line™ High-Rise Pant with Pockets 25"
Exact trainers I'm wearing in this video. Silver with brown swoosh/sole that matches the brown leggings. Really comfy chunky trainer for everyday.
Nike P-6000 trainers in silver and brown
Chocolate Brown / White Spot Ankle Socks 5 Pack from Next — the exact pair I’m wearing with the brown Aligns + P-6000s. One size fits, ankle length so perfect with leggings and trainers. I love the big spot / small spot mix — ties the whole brown out...
Chocolate Brown/White Spot Ankle Socks 5 Pack
adidas Firebird loose track pants in maroon and butter yellow - my go-to weekend uniform! Added as I was going to wear them, love this colour way. Size L = 14/16, loose relaxed fit, elasticated waist, straight leg, perfect for 5'4". Great Autumn colo...
adidas Originals Firebird loose track pants in maroon and butter yellow
Marks Spencer styling video
Come watch my styling video now live on Instagram! @sarahover40styleuk 🤎
Marks & Spencer Styling Video - How I styled the viral brown satin trench over 40
My full look from my viral M&S try-on video.
Trench £80 | Jeans £40 | Tee £12 | Size 1...
Satin Belted Trench Coat - M&S - Chocolate Brown
Tried this on in my latest try-on video - Size 14, Over 40 Style.
The satin finish makes it feel so much more elevated than a classic cotton trench. It's that perfect chocolate brown that's everyw...
Satin Belted Trench Coat
M&S Mid Rise Animal Barrel Jeans - Leopard - £40 - BESTSELLER
The barrel-legged jeans in leopard from my viral trench try-on - Size 14 | 5'4".
Best seller, sold out in 14 online. True to size, high waisted, barrel leg NOT cropped on me at 5'4". ...
Mid Rise Animal Barrel Jeans
M&S Pure Cotton Boxy T-Shirt - White - £12 - BEST SELLER
The best-selling boxy tee from my trench try-on video - Size 14 | 5'4".
Pure cotton, white, £12. Worn under the brown satin trench with leopard barrel jeans. Boxy fit but not too cropped at...
Pure Cotton Boxy T-Shirt
My favourite holiday find! I picked up this FatFace Red Toadstool Necklace while away for just £15 and I’m obsessed. It’s a delicate gold chain with the cutest little red and white toadstool charm — and it matches my Holly Honeywell toadstool earring...
Red Toadstool Necklace
Sweetest little hedgehog studs for Autumn! Handpainted wooden earrings by Holly Honeywell — hypoallergenic and so cute. I ordered via her Etsy after finding her in Beccles. Perfect little woodland pair for Autumn outfits. 🦔🍂
Hedgehog Stud Earrings, Woodland Animal Jewellery, Wooden Hedgehog Earrings, Nature Lover Gift, Oak Studs
Sunnyfields pumpkin time
My Sunnyfields pumpkin time outfit from yesterday! 🎃
This is what I actually wore to Sunnyfields Farm for pumpkin picking — my new Joules Orchard Cotton Blend Crew Neck Knitted Vest over a stripe long sleeve, my old favourite Joe Browns heritage bl...
Wearing this to Sunnyfields Farm for pumpkin time tomorrow and I can’t wait! This is the Joules Orchard Cotton Blend Crew Neck Knitted Vest in oatmeal — it has the cutest little autumn orchard fair isle pattern with deer, squirrels, trees and apples....
Orchard Cotton Blend Crew Neck Knitted Vest
The £16 Primark dupe for my favourite COS barrel trousers! Paper-touch pleated barrel trousers in olive green, size M. This is the closest I've found to my COS olive barrel-leg trousers in size 42. My COS olive ones were £75 full price and are curren...
The £16 Primark Dupe For My Favourite Cos Barrel Trousers size M
I'm wearing my old Joe Browns heritage blazer to Sunnyfields tomorrow — this is the NEW 2026 version! The Ruby Heritage Check Jacket. Same gorgeous fitted blazer, velvet collar and gold buttons I love, just in this year's ruby red tartan. Linking the...
Ruby Heritage Check Jacket
Snoopy Burgundy Red Autumnal Reversible Tote Bag from Fatface - bought yesterday! I'm obsessed - Snoopy with pumpkins and autumn leaves, and it's reversible. Wore today for my Wednesday blinking estate walk with my Peanuts bag charms and B&M acor...
Snoopy Burgundy Red Autumnal Reversible Tote Bag
My favourite holiday find! I picked up this FatFace Red Toadstool Necklace while away for just £15 and I’m obsessed. It’s a delicate gold chain with the cutest little red and white toadstool charm — and it matches my Holly Honeywell toadstool earring...
Red Toadstool Necklace
Bought these for my trip to Sunnyfields pumpkin farm! Handpainted wooden pumpkin studs by Holly Honeywell — hypoallergenic and so cute for Halloween. I found Holly in Beccles on holiday and ordered via her Etsy.
Halloween Pumpkin Stud Earrings, Wooden Pumpkin Jewellery, Spooky Gothic Earrings, Hypoallergenic Halloween Gift
If you buy one white tee this autumn, make it this one. At 40+ I want soft, good coverage and a neckline that doesn't gape - this ticks every box. Great quality for the price and goes with literally everything in my October wardrobe.
Pure Cotton Everyday Crew Neck T-Shirt
October day one
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October Day One — my first outfit flat lay of October from Instagram! 🍂
Starting October with my go-to combo — my Adidas Firebirds, the M&S Pure Cotton Checked Shirt in Brown/Red Mix (bought after my H...
One of my most-worn buys for October! I went back and bought this M&S Pure Cotton Checked Shirt after my Hedge End video and I've already worn it at least 3 times — it's proving such a good purchase.
It's the £24 Brown/Red Mix check, pure cotton...
Pure Cotton Checked Shirt
Woodland Baby Tee - White - £30
Bought in XL for a roomy fit on 14/16 — it's a very fitted baby tee so I sized up. The little woodland G&G mushroom embroidery is so cute! I spotted the Toadstool Sweatshirt Forest Green £50 in their Southwold shop...
Woodland Baby Tee - White
Adidas Firebird Wide Leg Polka Dot Track Pant Brown - Swapped my Firebird shorts for these for our fave pub in Hemsby on holiday. Size 14/16 friendly - I'm in L and they are so flattering wide leg, elasticated waist perfect for over 40 style and the ...
adidas Firebird Wide Leg Polka Dot Track Pant - Women Pants | Foot Locker UK
What I Wore To Francis Rossi Last Night - Fareham Live
Wore this viral TU Ochre Car Coat to Francis Rossi at Fareham Live last night! Over 40 Style, Size 14/16 - Lee-on-the-Solent.
Ended up wearing my Damson Madder check shirred top + Free People lig...
Ochre Textured PU Car Coat XS
Bought yesterday in Beccles! Handpainted Woodland Mushroom Stud Earrings by Holly Honeywell - hypoallergenic wooden toadstool studs. Wore them today for my Wednesday blinking estate walk with my Fatface Snoopy tote. So light, perfect for autumn!
So y...
Handpainted Woodland Mushroom Stud Earrings | Hypoallergenic Wooden Toadstool Earrings | Handmade Je
My favourite holiday find! I picked up this FatFace Red Toadstool Necklace while away for just £15 and I’m obsessed. It’s a delicate gold chain with the cutest little red and white toadstool charm — and it matches my Holly Honeywell toadstool earring...
Red Toadstool Necklace
Tu clothing try on video
Tu clothing try on video - full video can be watched on Instagram & TikTok over on Sarah Over 40 Style UK.
The viral pink polka dot co-ord from TU at Sainsbury's - I'm in size 14 in both the funnel neck bomber jacket and crop slim jeans as seen i...
From my TU try-on video - Pink Polka Dot Denim Crop Slim Jeans in size 14. The co-ord to the viral funnel neck bomber. Crop slim fit, soft pink denim with brown spots, comfy stretch, ankle length. Looks great as a full co-ord or just as jeans with a ...
Pink Polka Dot Denim Crop Slim Jeans 14
As seen in my TU try-on - Pink Polka Dot Funnel Neck Bomber Jacket. The viral £30 bomber - funnel neck, zip fastening, front pockets. Soft pink denim with brown spots, cropped fit that's so flattering over 40. Wearing size 10, true to size. Easy with...
Pink Polka Dot Funnel Neck Bomber Jacket 14